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South Carolina Fishing License

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Annual recreational hunting and fishing licenses are valid 1 year from date of purchase; 3-year licenses are valid 3 years from date of purchase (anniversary-based, no fixed license year). 14-day / 7-day / 1-day licenses are valid for consecutive days. Nongame fish tags, shrimp baiting licenses, and commercial licenses expire June 30 each year.

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Freshwater

Freshwater Fishing LicenseAnnualresident$30.00Valid 1 year from date of purchase. Required to fish freshwater for anyone 16+ (not required in privately-owned ponds).Freshwater Fishing License3-Yearresident$90.00Valid 3 years from date of purchase. Requires 180 days of SC residency to qualify (3-year licenses).Freshwater Fishing License14-Dayresident$15.00Valid 14 consecutive days.Freshwater Fishing LicenseAnnualNonresident$105.00Valid 1 year from date of purchase. Required for nonresidents 16+ to fish freshwater.Freshwater Fishing License3-YearNonresident$315.00Valid 3 years from date of purchase.Freshwater Fishing License14-DayNonresident$33.00Valid 14 consecutive days.Lifetime Freshwater Fishing LicenseLifetimeresident$900.00Lifetime freshwater fishing license for SC residents age 16-63 (180-day residency required). Available only via the Lifetime Recreational Hunting and Fishing License Application (mail/in-person).

Saltwater

Saltwater Fishing LicenseAnnualresident$45.00Valid 1 year from date of purchase. Required when harvesting marine resources (finfish, oysters, clams, shrimp, crab) unless fishing on a licensed public pier, a licensed charter vessel under hire, or using 3 or fewer drop nets / fold-up traps / handlines.Saltwater Fishing License3-Yearresident$135.00Valid 3 years from date of purchase. Resident only - no nonresident 3-year saltwater license is offered.Saltwater Fishing License14-Dayresident$30.00Valid 14 consecutive days. Resident only - nonresidents buy 1-day or 7-day saltwater licenses instead.Saltwater Fishing LicenseAnnualNonresident$225.00Valid 1 year from date of purchase.Saltwater Fishing License7-DayNonresident$105.00Valid 7 consecutive days. Nonresident only.Saltwater Fishing License1-DayNonresident$30.00Valid 1 day. Nonresident only.Lifetime Saltwater Fishing LicenseLifetimeresident$900.00Lifetime saltwater fishing license for SC residents age 16-63 (180-day residency required). Application only (mail/in-person).

Combination

Combination LicenseAnnualresident$75.00Includes State Hunting, Big Game & Freshwater Fishing. Valid 1 year from date of purchase. Resident only. Hunter education certification required for applicants born after June 30, 1979.Combination License3-Yearresident$225.00Includes State Hunting, Big Game & Freshwater Fishing. Valid 3 years from date of purchase. Resident only.Sportsman LicenseAnnualresident$150.00Includes State Hunting, Big Game, Wildlife Management Areas & Freshwater Fishing. Valid 1 year from date of purchase. Resident only.Sportsman License3-Yearresident$450.00Includes State Hunting, Big Game, Wildlife Management Areas & Freshwater Fishing. Valid 3 years from date of purchase. Resident only.Junior Sportsman LicenseAnnualresident$48.00Includes State Hunting, Big Game, Wildlife Management Areas & Freshwater Fishing. For applicants 16-17 years of age; remains valid regardless of age until expiration (1 year from date of purchase). Resident only. Children under 16 need no license.Senior Combination LicenseLifetimeresident$27.00Lifetime license for SC residents age 64+ (date of birth July 1, 1940 or later; 180-day residency required). Combination privileges: Freshwater Fishing, Freshwater Set Hook, Saltwater Fishing, State Hunting, Big Game, WMA, Migratory Waterfowl. Mail/in-person only.Gratis LicenseLifetimeresident$0.00No-cost lifetime license available only to SC residents born on or before July 1, 1940. Includes Freshwater Fishing, Freshwater Set Hook, Saltwater Fishing, State Hunting, Big Game, WMA, Migratory Waterfowl. Mail/in-person only.Disability Combination License3-Yearresident$0.00No-cost 3-year license: Freshwater Fishing, Freshwater Set Hook, Saltwater Fishing, State Hunting, Big Game, WMA, Migratory Waterfowl. Same disability/residency qualifications as Disability Fishing License. Application only. Lifetime disability licenses (quadriplegia/paraplegia/legally blind) also no cost per S.C. Code 50-9-525.Lifetime Combination LicenseLifetimeresident$1,500.00Lifetime combination (Statewide Hunting, Big Game Permit, Freshwater Fishing) for SC residents age 16-63. Age-tiered pricing: under 2 years $300; 2-15 years $400; 16-63 years $500. Saltwater Fishing License Add-On to Combination License: $120 (under 2), $160 (2-15), $200 (16-63). Migratory Waterfowl Permit Add-On: $66 (under 2), $88 (2-15), $110 (16-63). Application only (mail/in-person).

All-Water

Senior Fishing LicenseLifetimeresident$27.00Lifetime license for SC residents age 64+ (date of birth July 1, 1940 or later; 180-day residency required). Fishing privileges: Freshwater Fishing, Freshwater Set Hook, Saltwater Fishing. Available only by mail or in person at SCDNR offices - NOT sold in the online flow.Disability Fishing License3-Yearresident$0.00No-cost 3-year license (freshwater fishing + saltwater fishing) for SC residents (365-day residency) receiving disability benefits from SSA, SC Retirement System, Railroad Retirement Board, VA, Federal Civil Service, or Medicaid. Expires on the third anniversary of the date issued. Issued from designated SCDNR offices by application - NOT sold online.

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