New South Carolina Law Allows Recreational Red Snapper-Grouper Species Fishing Year-Round
May 21, 2025 | 1 min to read
In South Carolina, recreational anglers can now fish year-round for all 55 species in the red snapper-grouper complex within 3 miles of state waters, following a new law signed by Gov. Henry McMaster. Local captains have criticized federal regulations on species like red snapper as overly restrictive, highlighting the need for more state control over these fisheries.
HORRY COUNTY, S.C. — Recreational anglers in South Carolina can now fish for all 55 species in the red snapper-grouper complex, year-round, within 3-miles of state waters.
Gov. Henry McMaster just signed into law, a bill which gives the state more power over these fisheries.
Grand Strand captains have told News13 since last year, they think the federal regulations for species like red snapper are over-regulated.
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