New South Carolina law opens iconic fish to anglers

MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WMBF) – Due to a brand new South Carolina regulation, anglers on the coast could now catch pink snapper.

The South Carolina Common Meeting not too long ago handed laws that enables for year-round harvest of as much as two pink snapper per individual per day with a minimal measurement of 20 inches whole size in state waters.

The creel and measurement limits mirror these present in neighboring Georgia and Florida (Atlantic) state waters.

The brand new laws (launched as S.980 by Senators Campsen and Goldfinch) took impact not too long ago upon signature by Governor McMaster.

Entry to pink snapper in federal and state waters has been restricted lately.

Off the coast of South Carolina, pink snapper are way more plentiful in federal waters (larger than three miles offshore) and are mostly discovered round arduous backside areas akin to pure and synthetic reefs.

Possession of pink snapper in federal waters continues to be prohibited exterior of the occasional mini-season. NOAA Fisheries not too long ago introduced that leisure pink snapper season in federal waters will subsequent open on July 8-9, 2022. For extra info click on right here.

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