How much is a fishing license in South Carolina?
Fishing licenses in South Carolina can range from FREE for a Resident Senior Lifetime Freshwater fishing license to about $500.00 for a Resident Lifetime Fishing license (ages 16 – 63) . Take a look below for all the resident and non resident fishing licenses and prices.
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Resident Sportsman’s Licenses >
Resident Lifetime Freshwater Licenses >
Resident Lifetime Saltwater License >
Resident Freshwater Fishing Permits >
Resident Freshwater Fishing Tags >
Non Resident Freshwater Licenses >
Non Resident Saltwater Licenses >
Non Resident Freshwater Fishing Permits >
Non Resident Freshwater Fishing Tags >
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How much does a fishing license cost in South Carolina?
South Carolina Resident 14-Day Freshwater Fishing License: 14 consecutive days
$5.00 BUY NOW
South Carolina Resident Annual Freshwater Fishing License:
$10.00 BUY NOW
South Carolina Resident 3-Year Freshwater Fishing License:
$30.00 BUY NOW
South Carolina Resident Commercial Annual Freshwater Fishing License: To qualify for a resident commercial freshwater fishing license, one must have been a resident of this state for the past 365 consecutive days and furnish proof to the SCDNR. Expires on June 30.
$50.00 BUY NOW
How much is a fishing and hunting license in South Carolina?
South Carolina Resident Annual Combo Freshwater Fish and Hunt License: Includes State Hunting, Big Game & Freshwater Fishing.
$25.00 BUY NOW
South Carolina Resident 3-Year Combo Freshwater Fish and Hunt License: Includes State Hunting, Big Game & Freshwater Fishing.
$75.00 BUY NOW
How much is a sportsman’s license in South Carolina?
South Carolina Resident Annual Sportsman’s License: Includes State Hunting, Big Game, Wildlife Management Areas & Freshwater Fishing.
$50.00 BUY NOW
South Carolina Resident 3-Year Sportsman’s License: Includes State Hunting, Big Game, Wildlife Management Areas & Freshwater Fishing.
$150.00 BUY NOW
South Carolina Resident Jr. Annual Sportsman’s License | Ages 16 & 17: Includes State Hunting, Big Game, Wildlife Management Areas & Freshwater Fishing.
$16.00 BUY NOW
How much is a lifetime saltwater fishing license in South Carolina?
South Carolina Resident Lifetime Fishing License | Ages 0 – 1: Combo freshwater, hunting and Big Game Permit
$300.00 BUY NOW
South Carolina Resident Lifetime Fishing License | Ages 0 – 1 – Saltwater Add-on:
$120.00 BUY NOW
South Carolina Resident Lifetime Fishing License | Ages 2 – 15: Combo freshwater, hunting and Big Game Permit
$400.00 BUY NOW
South Carolina Resident Lifetime Fishing License | Ages 2 – 15 – Saltwater Add-on:
$160.00 BUY NOW
South Carolina Resident Lifetime Freshwater Fishing License | Ages 16 – 63:
$300.00 BUY NOW
South Carolina Resident Lifetime Fishing License | Ages 16 – 63: Combo freshwater, hunting and Big Game Permit
$500.00 BUY NOW
South Carolina Resident Lifetime Fishing License | Ages 16 – 63 – Saltwater Add-on:
$200.00 BUY NOW
South Carolina Resident Lifetime Freshwater Fishing License | Ages 64 and up: Available only to residents born on or before 7/1/1940. Includes Freshwater Fishing, Freshwater Set Hook, Saltwater Fishing, State Hunting, Big Game, Wildlife Management Permit, and Migratory Waterfowl
FREE GET NOW
South Carolina Resident Lifetime Combo Fish/Hunt License | Ages 64 and up: Includes Freshwater Fishing, Freshwater Set Hook, Saltwater Fishing, State Hunting, Big Game, Wildlife Management Permit, and Migratory Waterfowl
$9.00 BUY NOW
South Carolina Resident Senior Fishing License | Ages 64 and up: Includes Freshwater Fishing, Freshwater Set Hook, and Saltwater Fishing
$9.00 BUY NOW
How much is a saltwater fishing license in South Carolina?
South Carolina Resident 14-Day Saltwater Fishing License: 14 consecutive days
$10.00 BUY NOW
South Carolina Resident Annual Saltwater Fishing License:
$15.00 BUY NOW
South Carolina Resident 3-Year Saltwater Fishing License:
$45.00 BUY NOW
South Carolina Resident Shrimp Baiting License and Tags:
$25.00 BUY NOW
South Carolina Resident Annual Saltwater Public Pier Fishing License: 100 feet or less in length, license has reporting requirements. Expires June 30.
$150.00 BUY NOW
South Carolina Resident Annual Saltwater Public Pier Fishing License: More than 100 feet in length, license has reporting requirements. Expires June 30
$350.00 BUY NOW
South Carolina Resident Annual Saltwater Charter Vessel Fishing License: 6 or fewer paying passengers, license has reporting requirements. Expires June 30.
$150.00 BUY NOW
South Carolina Resident Annual Saltwater Charter Vessel Fishing License: 7-49 paying passengers, license has reporting requirements. Expires June 30
$450.00 BUY NOW
South Carolina Resident Annual Saltwater Charter Vessel Fishing License: 50 or more paying passengers, license has reporting requirements. Expires June 30
$650.00 BUY NOW
How much is a lifetime saltwater fishing license in South Carolina?
South Carolina Resident Lifetime Saltwater Fishing License | Ages 16 – 63:
$300.00 BUY NOW
How much is a fishing permit in South Carolina?
South Carolina Resident Annual Jug Permit: 1 permit per licensee; allows up to 50 jugs subjective to body of water. Expires June 30.
$5.00 BUY NOW
South Carolina Resident Annual Set Hook Permit: 1 permit per licensee; allows up to 50 jugs subjective to body of water. Expires June 30.
$5.00 BUY NOW
How much is a fishing tag in South Carolina?
South Carolina Resident Annual Eel Pot Tag: Recreational limit 2 pots per licensee. Reporting Requirements apply. Expires June 30.
$5.00 BUY NOW
South Carolina Resident Annual Gill Net Tag: Recreational limit 3 nets and no more than a total of 100 yds of net. Expires June 30. Not for Shad or Herring.
$5.00 BUY NOW
South Carolina Resident Annual Hoop Net Tag: Recreational limit 1 net per licensee 65 years and older on the Wateree River only. Expires June 30
$10.00 BUY NOW
South Carolina Resident Annual Trap Tag: Recreational limit 2 traps per licensee. Expires June 30
$5.00 BUY NOW
South Carolina Resident Annual Trotline Tag: Recreational limit is 1 trotline with a maximum 50 hooks. Expires June 30
$2.50 BUY NOW
How much is a non resident fishing license in South Carolina?
South Carolina Non Resident 14-Day Freshwater Fishing License:
$11.00 BUY NOW
South Carolina Non Resident Annual Freshwater Fishing License:
$35.00 BUY NOW
South Carolina Non Resident 3-Year Freshwater Fishing License:
$105.00 BUY NOW
South Carolina Non Resident Annual Commercial Freshwater Fishing License:
$1,000.00 BUY NOW
How much is a non resident saltwater fishing license in South Carolina?
South Carolina Nonresident Saltwater Fishing License Prices
South Carolina Non Resident Annual Saltwater Fishing License:
$75.00 BUY NOW
South Carolina Non Resident 7-Day Saltwater Fishing License: 7 consecutive days
$35.00 BUY NOW
South Carolina Non Resident 1-Day Saltwater Fishing License: Valid for 1 day
$10.00 BUY NOW
South Carolina Non Resident Shrimp Baiting License and Tags:
$500.00 BUY NOW
South Carolina Non Resident Annual Saltwater Public Pier Fishing License: 100 feet or less in length, license has reporting requirements. Expires June 30.
$150.00 BUY NOW
South Carolina Non Resident Annual Saltwater Public Pier Fishing License: More than 100 feet in length, license has reporting requirements. Expires June 30
$350.00 BUY NOW
South Carolina Non Resident Annual Saltwater Charter Vessel Fishing License: 6 or fewer paying passengers, license has reporting requirements. Expires June 30.
$550.00 BUY NOW
South Carolina Non Resident Annual Saltwater Charter Vessel Fishing License: 7-49 paying passengers, license has reporting requirements. Expires June 30
$900.00 BUY NOW
South Carolina Non Resident Annual Saltwater Charter Vessel Fishing License: 50 or more paying passengers, license has reporting requirements. Expires June 30
$1,300.00 BUY NOW
How much is a non resident fishing permit in South Carolina?
South Carolina Non Resident Annual Jug Permit: 1 permit per licensee; allows up to 50 jugs subjective to body of water. Expires June 30.
$50.00 BUY NOW
South Carolina Non Resident Annual Set Hook Permit: 1 permit per licensee; allows up to 50 jugs subjective to body of water. Expires June 30.
$50.00 BUY NOW
How much is a non resident fishing tag in South Carolina?
South Carolina Non Resident Annual Eel Pot Tag: Recreational limit 2 pots per licensee. Reporting Requirements apply. Expires June 30.
$50.00 BUY NOW
South Carolina Non Resident Annual Gill Net Tag: Recreational limit 3 nets and no more than a total of 100 yds of net. Expires June 30. Not for Shad or Herring.
$50.00 BUY NOW
South Carolina Non Resident Annual Hoop Net Tag: Recreational limit 1 net per licensee 65 years and older on the Wateree River only. Expires June 30
$50.00 BUY NOW
South Carolina Non Resident Annual Trap Tag: Recreational limit 2 traps per licensee. Expires June 30
$50.00 BUY NOW
South Carolina Non Resident Annual Trotline Tag: Recreational limit is 1 trotline with a maximum 50 hooks. Expires June 30
$50.00 BUY NOW
Where can I buy a fishing license?
Here are some of the best places to fish in South Carolina.
All information listed above can also be seen on the fishing license page of the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources website. For any other questions regarding fishing in South Carolina, you can visit the SCDNR Fishing License FAQs page.
Frequently Asked Questions
Question: At what age are you required to have a fishing license in South Carolina?
Answer: South Carolina requires all anglers ages 16 and older to possess a valid fishing license.
Question: Can I get a lifetime fishing license at any age?
Answer: Yes. You can get a lifetime fishing license at any age, but you must be a South Carolina resident for the immediate 180 days prior to applying for the lifetime license.
Question: I lost my South Carolina lifetime fishing license? Do I have to pay full price for a new one?
Answer: No. There is NO charge for duplicates of South Carolina lifetime or disability licenses. They can be purchased by calling (803) 734-3833 or emailing the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources at licensing@dnr.sc.gov
Question: Are South Carolina annual and multi-year fishing licenses good for calendar year or from date of purchase?
Answer: In South Carolina, annual and multi-year fishing licenses valid from the date of purchase to the end of the term of the licensed purchased.