Is it legal to catch Gamefish from a pier, or surf, with a castnet? I read the SCDNR regs, but could not see anything illegal with this practice. The reason for the ? is, I saw some young fellows catch two really nice Sheepheads at IOP pier a few weeks back, at low tide, throwing around the pier pilings. If it is legal, I might just give it a try! Seeya, Scott
You know I never hated school, it was just the principal of it!
If you read the regs for each fish most of them state they have to be caught by a hook thru the mouth. Just read the scdnr book very carefully cause “I didn’t know” won’t get you out of a ticket.
“Fishing is not a matter of life or death. It’s much more important than that!”
I see the “Hook and Line” only in the Fresh Water regs. but not in Salt Water.
You know I never hated school, it was just the principal of it!
As long as you have a valid saltwater license, harvest them with an approved type of net (ex. cast net vs gill net) and the fish is of legal size to possess, you are A OK.
Thanks for the info. Open Bar!!
You know I never hated school, it was just the principal of it!
The regs say to be 50ft on more away from pier while fishing from shore in Horry Co. No other county is mentioned.
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