S.0961

Red Drum

Complete·6/3/26

Amends catch limits and size restrictions for red drum in South Carolina waters.

The bill amends South Carolina's saltwater game fish regulations by revising the catch limit for red drum to two per day, not exceeding six per boat. It also adjusts the size limit for red drum to between fifteen and twenty-five inches in total length. Additionally, it mandates the use of a non-offset, non-stainless steel circle hook for hand-held hook and line fishing with a hook size of 4/0 or larger. This act takes effect on July 1, 2026.

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Roll Call Votes

104 Yea

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4 Absent

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Calendar

May 5

12:00 AM

House Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs Committee

Mar 4

10:00 AM

Senate Fish, Game and Forestry Committee

History

Jun 3

Act No. 231

May 19

Signed By Governor

May 15

Ratified R 242