SC_ATLANTIC
South Carolina — State waters (0–3 nm) · SCDNR
Catch & releaseCatch & release only
Catch & release only in SC saltwater. Some freshwater impoundment rules differ.
SC DNR.
inshore
Striped Bass
Morone saxatilis
Saltwater migration in NC/SC sounds + rivers, fall/winter primarily. Live eels at night around bridges + jetties; chunked menhaden on tide. Mostly catch-release south of VA.
Preferred water temp50–72°F
Preferred depth3–80 ft
Holds oninlets, rivers, structure
In our regions
South Carolina CoastGeorgia CoastNorth Carolina (Outer Banks + Cape Lookout)
Regulations
⚠️ BETA: best-effort current as of May 31, 2026. Confirm with the linked FWC / NOAA source before keeping a fish.
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