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SC Fishing Licenses

  • No hunting or fishing license or permit required until person reaches age 16.
  • Persons whose privileges are suspended are not eligible to apply, hold, or use DNR licenses, permits, stamps or tags.
Resident Fishing Licenses Price
Resident State Freshwater Fishing License
$10.00
Resident 14-day Fishing License
5.00
Resident Lakes & Reservoirs Permit (Valid for Cane Pole Only)
3.00
Resident Junior Sportsman License (Age 16 through 17)
16.00
Resident Annual Saltwater Fishing License
10.00
Resident 14-day Saltwater Fishing License
5.00

Nonresident Fishing Licenses Price
Nonresident Annual Freshwater Fishing License
35.00
Nonresident 7-day Freshwater Fishing License
11.00
Nonresident Annual Saltwater Fishing License
35.00
Nonresident 14-day Saltwater Fishing License
11.00

Purchase your fishing license online

Visit any of these License Sales Agents to purchase your fishing license.



South Carolina Department of Natural Resources - Phone Numbers | Accessibility
Rembert C. Dennis Building, 1000 Assembly Street, Columbia, SC 29201
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