{"id":24862,"date":"2021-03-25T11:22:00","date_gmt":"2021-03-25T10:22:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/fishingbooker.com\/blog\/?p=24862"},"modified":"2026-04-07T08:57:28","modified_gmt":"2026-04-07T08:57:28","slug":"south-carolina-fishing-license","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/fishingbooker.com\/blog\/south-carolina-fishing-license\/","title":{"rendered":"South Carolina Fishing License: The Complete Guide for 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"<span class=\"span-reading-time rt-reading-time\" style=\"display: block;\"><span class=\"rt-label rt-prefix\">Reading Time: <\/span> <span class=\"rt-time\"> 5<\/span> <span class=\"rt-label rt-postfix\">minutes<\/span><\/span><p>We associate many different things with the &#8220;Palmetto State&#8221; &ndash; Southern hospitality, historic districts, shrimp and grits, sweet tea, and some of the best golf courses you can find. For passionate anglers, however, the first thing that comes to mind is excellent fishing. And they&rsquo;re right! Before you hit the water though, you need a <a href=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker.com\/blog\/south-carolina-fishing\/\">South Carolina<\/a> fishing license.<\/p><script src=\"https:\/\/fast.wistia.com\/player.js\" async><\/script><script src=\"https:\/\/fast.wistia.com\/embed\/4jagfixoc2.js\" async type=\"module\"><\/script><style>wistia-player[media-id='4jagfixoc2']:not(:defined) { background: center \/ contain no-repeat url('https:\/\/fast.wistia.com\/embed\/medias\/4jagfixoc2\/swatch'); display: block; filter: blur(5px); padding-top:56.25%; }<\/style><wistia-player media-id=\"4jagfixoc2\" aspect=\"1.7777777777777777\"><div class=\"wistia_preload_transcript_outer_wrapper\" style=\"width: 100%; height: 100%; display:flex; justify-content:center; align-items: center; margin-top:-56.25%;\"><div class=\"wistia_preload_transcript_inner_wrapper\" style=\" overflow: auto;\"><p class=\"wistia_preload_transcript_text\" aria-hidden=\"true\" tabindex=\"-1\" style=\"text-align: justify; font-size: 5px !important;\">So you&#039;re ready to head out on a South Carolina fishing trip, and just one thing stands between you and the water, getting a South Carolina fishing license. You may be asking yourself questions like, do I even need one or which one should I get? We&#039;re answering those and more in today&#039;s video. But before we get started, make sure you hit the like and subscribe buttons below to stay up on all the latest fishing videos.\r\n\r\nThe first thing you&#039;ll need to figure out is who in your party needs a license.\r\n\r\nThe general rule is that every person over the age of sixteen has to have a valid fishing license on them before hitting the water.\r\n\r\nThere are a few exceptions, though. Like if you&#039;re fishing with a licensed charter captain aboard a charter boat, the cost of your license will be included in the price of the trip. Other cases where you won&#039;t need a fishing license include if you&#039;re military personnel on active duty or on leave in South Carolina, a veteran with total disability, as well as if you have permission to fish in someone&#039;s or your own private pond. The state also hosts two free fishing days a year on May thirty first and July fourth, where anyone and everyone can get in on the action.\r\n\r\nIf you fall into the category of people needing a fishing license, the next thing you&#039;re probably wondering is which one to get. It depends on a few factors, namely whether you&#039;re a South Carolina resident or not and whether you&#039;re fishing in saltwater or freshwater. The first difference between resident and non resident licenses is price. The cost of resident licenses is lower than for non residents, which is common in most states.\r\n\r\nYou can find full price breakdowns for South Carolina fishing licenses in our extensive blog article linked in the description box below. There are also some licenses that are only available to residents or non residents, so let&#039;s take a closer look at all of your options.\r\n\r\nSouth Carolina residents can choose between long term or short term licenses. If your annual fishing trip is the only time you get out on the water, the fourteen day license is your best bet. These are available to purchase for either saltwater or freshwater fishing and are the most affordable option you don&#039;t fish often. On the other hand, if you&#039;re an avid angler who&#039;s out on the water every chance they get, the one year or three year saltwater or freshwater fishing licenses give you more bang for your buck. Another special perk for South Carolina residents is the option to buy Sportsman licenses, which give you both fishing and hunting privileges. If you&#039;re over the age of sixty four, you can also apply for a lifetime fishing and hunting license and spend the rest of your days worry free.\r\n\r\nNon residents visiting South Carolina for a good time but not a long time have a few short term license options. In the case that you&#039;re saltwater fishing, you can purchase one day or seven day licenses.\r\n\r\nThere&#039;s also a one year saltwater license available to nonresidents who know they&#039;ll be casting a line in South Carolina&#039;s Atlantic waters more than once or twice. For those of you more interested in checking out the state&#039;s lakes, rivers, and streams, the fourteen day freshwater license is your shortest term option. If you know you&#039;ll be visiting multiple times a year, the one year and three year freshwater fishing licenses are a better choice. If you&#039;re not sure whether you need a freshwater or a saltwater license, there&#039;s a rule that can help you Highway seventeen is considered the official dividing line between freshwater and saltwater fisheries. Everything west of the highway is considered freshwater, while the coastal waters to the east are saltwater.\r\n\r\nSo far, choosing a fishing license in South Carolina is pretty straightforward, but\r\n\r\nthere are some additional requirements to take into account if you plan on using special equipment to catch non game freshwater fish. That means that using gear like eel pots, trots, and juglines will require you to obtain some additional permits alongside your regular fishing license.\r\n\r\nYou can purchase both fishing licenses and additional permits in a few different ways. You can buy one from the comfort of your own home or in person, whatever works best for you.\r\n\r\nTo buy a fishing license online, just head to the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources website. After that, print out the license and you&#039;re all set. If you&#039;d rather have someone talk you through it, you can give the folks at the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources a call or visit one of the five hundred licensed vendors in South Carolina that can sell you one.\r\n\r\nIf you&#039;ve already bought a fishing license but lost it in the meantime, don&#039;t worry. It&#039;s easy to get a replacement. All you need to do is pay a visit to South Carolina Department of Natural Resources offices or to a local license vendor and submit a written statement confirming you&#039;ve lost your license. After that, you&#039;ll pay a three dollar fee for a replacement. For duplicate tags or special permits, email or call the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources, and they&#039;ll help you out.\r\n\r\nSo you see, choosing and getting the right South Carolina fishing license is pretty simple. If you&#039;re looking for even more detailed information on license types as well as full price breakdowns, hit the link in the description box and check out our extensive blog post. You can also drop us a line in the comments below. And that&#039;s it. You&#039;re ready to fish. Pack up your gear, book a South Carolina fishing charter with FishingBooker, and let the fun begin. See you on the water.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/wistia-player><p class=\"text-after-video\">If you&rsquo;re fishing in SC for the first time and you&rsquo;re not sure where to start, you&rsquo;re in the right place. Read on for more information on the type of license you need, residency requirements, and other useful tidbits. Stay in the loop with current fishing rules and regulations and enjoy South Carolina&rsquo;s freshwater and saltwater fisheries stress-free.<\/p><h2 id=\"who-needs-a-fishing-license-in-south-carolina\"><strong>Who needs a fishing license in South Carolina?<\/strong><\/h2><p>The general rule is that <strong>every person who&rsquo;s 16 and older needs to have a valid fishing license<\/strong> with them while fishing in the state. The type of license you need depends on whether you&rsquo;re an SC resident or not and where you want to go fishing.<\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2021\/03\/14143722\/South-Carolina-fishing-map.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"836\" src=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2021\/03\/14143722\/South-Carolina-fishing-map.jpg\" alt=\"An infographic showing the dividing line between freshwater and saltwater fisheries on a map of South Carolina\" class=\"wp-image-24864\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2021\/03\/14143722\/South-Carolina-fishing-map.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2021\/03\/14143722\/South-Carolina-fishing-map-300x245.jpg 300w, https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2021\/03\/14143722\/South-Carolina-fishing-map-768x627.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><p>If you&rsquo;re not sure whether you need a freshwater or a saltwater license, there&rsquo;s a rule that can help you out. <strong>Highway 17<\/strong> is considered the official dividing line between freshwater and saltwater fisheries. Everything west of the highway (landward) is considered freshwater, while the coastal waters to the east (seaward) are saltwater.<\/p><h2 id=\"who-can-fish-without-a-license-in-south-carolina\"><strong>Who can fish without a license in South Carolina?<\/strong><\/h2><p>While most people need permits, there are some groups that can fish for free in South Carolina. Free fishing is available to:<\/p><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Anglers fishing with a saltwater charter boat (the price of your license is included in the trip&rsquo;s price)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Anyone who owns a private pond or anyone who&rsquo;s been given permission by the owner to fish their pond<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Totally disabled veterans can get a <strong>free fishing and hunting license<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>South Carolina residents who are on active duty (but on leave in SC) and military personnel can fish and hunt without a license<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Children under the age of 16 don&rsquo;t need a license<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Days when fishing is free for everyone: May 31st and July 4th<\/li>\n<\/ul><h2 id=\"information-for-residents\"><strong>Information for Residents<\/strong><\/h2><p>To be qualified for a resident fishing license in South Carolina, you need to be a permanent resident of the state for at least <strong>30 days.<\/strong> You&rsquo;ll present your proof of residency &ndash; a <strong>state-issued valid Driver&rsquo;s License<\/strong> or <strong>Identification Card<\/strong> &ndash; when applying for your fishing license. You should carry that same identification document with you while fishing. <\/p><p>You&rsquo;ll also need to disclose your Social Security Number. This is to make sure that you&rsquo;re compliant with DSS regulations.&nbsp;Foreigners permanently staying in South Carolina should provide their passport along with their SC ID and their Alien Identification Number.<\/p><p><strong>Residents are also:<\/strong><\/p><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Military personnel or their dependent family stationed in South Carolina for 30 days or longer (a valid military ID necessary);&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Military personnel with permanent residency in SC, but currently stationed elsewhere (valid military ID necessary);<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Full-time students enrolled in a school in South Carolina (a valid student ID necessary)<\/li>\n<\/ul><h3 id=\"costs-for-residents\"><strong>Costs for Residents<\/strong><\/h3><p>Depending on how long and where you&rsquo;d like to fish, there are different fishing licenses available. Decide whether you want to fish for, pick a body of water, and buy the appropriate license. Only residents who are 64 and older can apply for a Lifetime Fishing\/Hunting License. Here&rsquo;s how much different resident fishing licenses can cost.<\/p><table class=\"table table-bordered table-hover\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Resident License Type<\/th>\n<th>Cost<\/th>\n<\/tr><\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>14-Day Freshwater Fishing License<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>$5.00<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>1-Year Freshwater Fishing License<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>$10.00<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>3-Year Freshwater Fishing License<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>$30.00<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>14-Day Saltwater Fishing License<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>$10.00<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>1-Year Saltwater Fishing License<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>$15.00<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>3-Year Saltwater Fishing License<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>$45.00<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>1-Year Freshwater Fishing &amp; Hunting Combination License<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>$25.00<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>3-Year Freshwater Fishing &amp; Hunting Combination License<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>$75.00<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Lifetime Fishing &amp; Hunting License (only for residents who are 64 and older)<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>$9.00<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Junior Sportsman License<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>$16.00<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>1-Year Sportsman License<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>$50.00<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>3-Year Sportsman License<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>$150.00<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table><p>There&#8217;s a variety of fishing\/hunting permits you can buy if you want to kill two birds with one stone. If you know a 16-year old who would love to get a combo permit, you can buy them a Junior Sportsman License. Regular Sportsman Licenses allow you to fish and hunt in Wildlife Management Areas as well.<\/p><h2 id=\"information-for-non-residents\"><strong>Information for Non-Residents<\/strong><\/h2><p>If you&rsquo;re a non-resident who&rsquo;d like to explore South Carolina&rsquo;s fishing opportunities, you can certainly do so. The same licensing rules for residents apply to non-resident &ndash; all persons age 16 and older are required to have a valid fishing license. The main difference is that non-residents aren&rsquo;t eligible for lifetime licenses. Also, fishing and hunting licenses need to be bought separately.<\/p><h3 id=\"costs-for-non-residents\"><strong>Costs for Non-Residents<\/strong><\/h3><p>The cost for non-resident fishing licenses depends on where and how long you&rsquo;d like to fish for, just like with residents.&nbsp;<\/p><table class=\"table table-bordered table-hover\">\n\n\n<thead>\n\n<tr>\n\n<th>Non-Resident License Type<\/th>\n<th>Cost<\/th>\n<\/tr><\/thead>\n\n<tbody>\n\n<tr>\n<td><strong>14-Day Freshwater Fishing License<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>$11.00<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n<tr>\n<td><strong>1-Year Freshwater Fishing License<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>$35.00<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n<tr>\n<td><strong>3-Year Freshwater Fishing License<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>$105.00<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n<tr>\n<td><strong>1-Day Saltwater Fishing License<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>$10.00<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n<tr>\n<td><strong>7-Day Saltwater Fishing License<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>$35.00<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n<tr>\n<td><strong>1-Year Saltwater Fishing License<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>$75.00<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n<\/tbody>\n\n<\/table><h2 id=\"special-requirements\"><strong>Special Requirements<\/strong><\/h2><p>To use special fishing equipment for non-game freshwater fish, you&rsquo;ll need additional tags along with your fishing license. Bear in mind that the use of gear like eelpots, jugs, and trotlines may be limited to certain days of the week or times of the year. It&rsquo;s important to obtain all the necessary permits and familiarize yourself with the related regulations.<\/p><table class=\"table table-bordered table-hover\">\n\n\n<thead>\n\n<tr>\n\n<th>Non-Game Freshwater Fishing Permits &amp; Tags<\/th>\n<th>Cost for Residents<\/th>\n<th>Cost for Non-Residents<\/th>\n<\/tr><\/thead>\n\n<tbody>\n\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Annual Jug Permit<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>$5.00<\/td>\n<td>$50.00<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Annual Set Hook Permit<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>$5.00<\/td>\n<td>$50.00<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Annual Eel Pot Tag<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>$5.00<\/td>\n<td>$50.00<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Annual Gill Net Tag (except for Herring and Shad)<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>$5.00<\/td>\n<td>$50.00<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Annual Hoop Net Tag<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>$10.00<\/td>\n<td>$50.00<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Annual Trap Tag<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>$5.00<\/td>\n<td>$50.00<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Annual Trotline Tag<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>$2.50<\/td>\n<td>$50.00<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n<\/tbody>\n\n<\/table><h2 id=\"where-to-buy-your-south-carolina-fishing-license\"><strong>Where to Buy Your South Carolina Fishing License<\/strong><\/h2><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2021\/03\/14143722\/South-Carolina-fishing-license.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2021\/03\/14143722\/South-Carolina-fishing-license.jpg\" alt='An image that has a flag of South Carolina and the following text \"Buying a South Carolina Fishing License, What You Need to Know\"' class=\"wp-image-24866\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2021\/03\/14143722\/South-Carolina-fishing-license.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2021\/03\/14143722\/South-Carolina-fishing-license-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2021\/03\/14143722\/South-Carolina-fishing-license-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><p>Getting an SC fishing license is pretty straightforward, and you can do it in several different ways. You can buy one from the comfort of your own home or in person, whatever works best for you.<\/p><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Buy it online:<\/strong> The most convenient way to buy your South Carolina fishing license is online, simply by going to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dnr.sc.gov\/purchase.html\">South Carolina Department of Natural Resources<\/a> website. After that, all you need to do is print out your license and you&rsquo;re set.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Buy it by phone:<\/strong> If you&rsquo;d rather have someone talk you through the process, call<strong>&nbsp;803-734-3833<\/strong>. The professional on the other side will help you sort it all out.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Buy it in person:<\/strong> There are 500 license vendors in SC that can sell you your license. If you prefer to get your documents in person, just pick a spot from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dnr.sc.gov\/licenses\/pdf\/VendorsCity.pdf\">this list<\/a> that&rsquo;s closest to you.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Lifetime Licenses: <\/strong>Residents who are 64 and older can apply for a Lifetime License in person by going to DNR offices in several locations. Before you go, remember to fill out <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dnr.sc.gov\/licenses\/pdf\/lifetimelicenses.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">this form<\/a> and bring it with you. Alternatively, you can send in your application through the mail, along with a photocopy of your SC ID, to this address:<\/li>\n<\/ul><div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><em>SC Wildlife Endowment Fund&nbsp;<\/em><br><em>PO Box 11710<\/em><br><em>Columbia, SC 29211-1710&nbsp;<\/em> <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><h2 id=\"what-happens-if-i-lose-my-license\"><strong>What happens if I lose my license?<\/strong><\/h2><p>Losing a fishing license can happen to anyone, but don&rsquo;t worry, it&rsquo;s simple to get a duplicate. All you need to do is go to a <strong>vendor<\/strong> or to one of the <strong>SCDNR offices<\/strong> and submit a written statement confirming you&rsquo;ve lost your license. After that, you&rsquo;ll pay a $3 fee for a replacement. If you need a duplicate of your tags, you&rsquo;ll need to go to the SCDNR offices to get it sorted.<\/p><p>Duplicate disability and lifetime licenses are provided for free &ndash; you can request one by calling <strong>(803) 734-3833.<\/strong> You can also ask for help through email at <strong>licensing@dnr.sc.gov.<\/strong><\/p><p><em>We did our best to cover all the information you need to buy a South Carolina fishing license. If you have any additional questions, it&rsquo;s a good idea to get in touch with SCDNR operators. Dropping us a comment is another option. Are you ready? Then gear up, pack your license, <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker.com\/charters\/search\/us\/SC?utm_source=fishingbooker&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_campaign=post_content_link&amp;utm_term=24862\"><em>book a charter near you<\/em><\/a><em>, and let the fun begin!<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>We associate many different things with the &#8220;Palmetto State&#8221; &ndash; Southern hospitality, historic districts, shrimp and grits, sweet tea, and some of the best golf courses you can find. For passionate anglers, however, the first thing that comes to mind is excellent fishing. And they&rsquo;re right! 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