SC Fishing License
South Carolina requires a saltwater fishing license for anyone 16 and older. Public fishing piers may be exempt — check with Pawleys Island Pier staff. Fishing passes: Free (beach access).
Pawleys Island Pier House Rules
- •SC saltwater fishing license required
- •Respect private property — use public beach access points
- •No vehicles on the beach
- •Leave no trace
SC Size & Bag Limits
| Species | Min Size | Max Size | Bag Limit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Red Drum | 15" | 23" | 3/day |
| Flounder | 16" | — | 5/day |
| Spotted Seatrout | 14" | — | 10/day |
| Black Drum | 14" | 27" | 5/day |
| Sheepshead | 10" | — | 10/day |
| Spanish Mackerel | 12" | — | 15/day |
| King Mackerel | 24" | — | 3/day |
| Cobia | 33" | — | 1/day |
| Bluefish | — | — | 15/day |
| Pompano | — | — | 10/day |
Regulations sourced from SCDNR. Always verify current regulations before fishing.