South Carolina Fishing License Fees
Last verified 2026-10-30 from official agency sources
Resident annual$10
Non-resident annual$35
Standard annual adult license (Annual Freshwater Fishing License). Other licenses are in the table below.
| License | Resident | Non-resident | Senior resident |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Year Freshwater Fishing License Valid 3 years from date of purchase. Source | $30 | $105 | n/a |
| Annual Freshwater Fishing License Valid 1 year from date of purchase. Source | $10 | $35 | n/a |
| 14-day Freshwater Fishing License Valid 14 consecutive days. Source | $5 | $11 | n/a |
| 3 Year Saltwater Fishing License Valid 3 years from date of purchase. Source | $45 | n/a | n/a |
| Annual Saltwater Fishing License Valid 1 year from date of purchase. Source | $15 | $75 | n/a |
| 14-day Saltwater Fishing License Valid 14 consecutive days. Source | $10 | n/a | n/a |
| Senior Fishing License Covers freshwater fishing, freshwater set hook and saltwater fishing for residents aged 64 or older. Source | n/a | n/a | $9 |
| 7-Day Saltwater Fishing License Nonresident price; valid 7 consecutive days. Source | n/a | $35 | n/a |
| 1-Day Saltwater Fishing License Nonresident price; valid 1 day. Source | n/a | $10 | n/a |
Good to know
- Who needs a license: No fishing license or permit is required until a person reaches age 16. Source
- How long it lasts: The Annual Freshwater Fishing License is valid for 1 year from the date of purchase. Source
- How long it lasts: The 3 Year Freshwater Fishing License is valid for 3 years from the date of purchase. Source
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