SC Fishing License
South Carolina requires a saltwater fishing license for anyone 16 and older. Public fishing piers may be exempt — check with Pier 14 staff. Fishing passes: $7/day.
Pier 14 House Rules
- •No cast nets from the pier (SC law on public piers)
- •No shark fishing from the pier deck (most piers)
- •Keep your area clean — dispose of bait and fish scraps properly
- •Be courteous to other anglers — don't cast over someone else's line
- •Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult
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.