Fishing in South Carolina
Discover 43 state parks offering fishing in South Carolina
🐟 South Carolina Fishing License at a Glance
Freshwater and saltwater licenses are sold on their own. On the Myrtle Beach State Park pier a daily pier pass ($8 for ages 16 and older) replaces the saltwater license; surf fishing from the beach still needs one. Licenses run one year from purchase.
Checked against the official agency, September 2026. Fees and dates change yearly — always confirm current rates and free-fishing dates via the official link above before purchasing.
South Carolina State Parks with Fishing
Aiken State Park
Andrew Jackson State Park
Baker Creek State Park
Barnwell State Park
Calhoun Falls State Park
Cheraw State Park
Chester State Park
Colleton State Park
Croft State Park
Devils Fork State Park
Dreher Island State Park
Edisto Beach State Park
Givhans Ferry State Park
Goodale State Park
H. Cooper Black Jr. Memorial Field Trial and Recreation Area
Hamilton Branch State Park
Hampton Plantation State Historic Site
Hickory Knob State Resort Park
Hunting Island State Park
Huntington Beach State Park
Jones Gap State Park
Keowee-Toxaway State Park
Kings Mountain State Park
Lake Greenwood State Park
Lake Hartwell State Park
Lake Warren State Park
Lake Wateree State Park
Lee State Park
Little Pee Dee State Park
May Forest State Park
Mountain Bridge Wilderness Area
Musgrove Mill State Historic Site
Myrtle Beach State Park
Oconee State Park
Oconee Station State Historic Site
Paris Mountain State Park
Pine Island State Park
Poinsett State Park
Sadlers Creek State Park
Santee State Park
Sesquicentennial State Park
Table Rock State Park
Woods Bay State Park
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❓ Fishing in South Carolina — FAQ
Do you need a fishing license in South Carolina state parks?
Yes. South Carolina State Parks: "all you need is some bait, fishing gear, a valid SC fishing license and just a little patience." On the Myrtle Beach State Park pier the daily pier pass ($8 for ages 16 and older) replaces the saltwater license; surf fishing from the beach needs one. (SC Department of Natural Resources and South Carolina State Parks, as of September 2026)
Are there free fishing days in South Carolina?
Yes — Memorial Day and July 4 (residents, freshwater only, next: May 31, 2027). On free fishing days no license is required; confirm the dates with the official South Carolina agency before your trip.