Commercial Saltwater Fishing

Commercial Saltwater Fishing License Pricing

Type of License	Price
Commercial Pier License greater than 100 feet	$350.00
Commercial Pier License less than or equal to 100 feet	150.00
Charter Vessel License (6 or less passengers)	150.00
Charter Vessel License (7 - 49 passengers)	250.00
Charter Vessel License (50 or more passengers)	350.00

Commercial Saltwater Fishing Laws

Summary of Laws for Fiscal Year 2012-2013
Channel Nets (PDF)
Charter Vessel Permits (PDF)
Commercial Mudminnow Fishing (PDF)
Crab Traps/Pots (PDF)
Eels (PDF)
Gill Nets and Seines (PDF)
Herring (PDF)
Public Fishing Pier (PDF)
Shad (PDF)
Shellfish (PDF)
Trawling (PDF)
Wholesale Seafood Dealers (PDF)

Note: The above documents are summaries of the laws; the actual laws can be found in the SC Code of Laws, Title 50.

Commercial Saltwater Fishing Applications

The applicant's signature is required for all commercial saltwater licenses. Proof of residency is required for all resident commercial saltwater licenses.

Applications
Commerical Saltwater License (PDF)
Saltwater Charter (PDF)
2012-2013 Shad or Herring Renewals (PDF)
Wholesale Seafood Dealer or Bait Dealer (PDF)

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