Can I Keep?Herring Regulations in South Carolina (2026)
Recreational herring rules in South Carolina saltwater, as published by the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources. Last checked November 7, 2026.
Bag limit
A person not licensed as a commercial saltwater fisherman taking or…
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Recreational Herring rules in South Carolina
- Where
- All state waters (all waters)
- Bag limit
- A person not licensed as a commercial saltwater fisherman taking or attempting to take herring by cast net or by hook and line, including rod and reel, may take or possess no more than an aggregate of one bushel of herring in any one day.
Quick answers
How many herring can I keep in South Carolina?
A person not licensed as a commercial saltwater fisherman taking or attempting to take herring by cast net or by hook and line, including rod and reel, may take or possess no more than an aggregate of one bushel of herring in any one day..
More inshore in South Carolina
- American and Hickory Shad
- Atlantic Croaker
- Black Drum
- Flounder
- Gafftopsail Catfish
- Hardhead Catfish
- Red Drum
- Sheepshead
- Spot
- Spotted Seatrout
- Striped Bass
- Tarpon
- Tripletail
- Weakfish
- Whiting
All South Carolina saltwater fishing regulations →
Source: South Carolina Department of Natural Resources. Most anglers need a South Carolina saltwater license or registry: get one here.