South Carolina Fishing License Cost
Prices as published by the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources on its own pages, checked Oct 25, 2026. Fees, stamps and agent charges can change: confirm with the agency before buying.
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$10resident annual
$514 days resident
South Carolina License Prices
| Product | Residency | Term | Water | Price | Notes and Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Freshwater Fishing License (resident) | Resident | Annual | Freshwater | $10 | Agency text: “Annual | Freshwater Fishing License | $10.00 | Valid 1 year from date of purchase.” dnr.sc.gov ↗, checked Oct 25, 2026 |
| Annual Saltwater Fishing License (resident) | Resident | Annual | Saltwater | $15 | Agency text: “Annual | Saltwater Fishing License | $15.00 | Valid 1 year from date of purchase.” dnr.sc.gov ↗, checked Oct 25, 2026 |
| 14-day Freshwater Fishing License (resident) | Resident | 14 days | Freshwater | $5 | Agency text: “14-day | Freshwater Fishing License | $5.00 | Valid 14 consecutive days.” dnr.sc.gov ↗, checked Oct 25, 2026 |
| 14-day Saltwater Fishing License (resident) | Resident | 14 days | Saltwater | $10 | Agency text: “14-day | Saltwater Fishing License | $10.00 | Valid 14 consecutive days.” dnr.sc.gov ↗, checked Oct 25, 2026 |
Age Rules
- No licence until age 16
South Carolina Fishing License Questions
- How much is a fishing license in South Carolina?
- As published by the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources (dnr.sc.gov) and checked Oct 25, 2026: Annual Freshwater Fishing License (resident), $10. All 4 prices we hold are in the table on this page.
- Is there a short-term fishing license in South Carolina?
- Yes. The South Carolina Department of Natural Resources lists the 14-day Freshwater Fishing License (resident) at $5 and the 14-day Saltwater Fishing License (resident) at $10, checked Oct 25, 2026.
- What age rules apply to a South Carolina fishing license?
- The agency's licence page states: No licence until age 16.
More for South Carolina Anglers
Each price is the agency's own figure as published on its page on the checked date, quoted beside it. Only prices we could read on the agency's live page are shown; stamps, permits and agent fees named by the agency may be extra. ReelTourney does not sell licenses — confirm with the agency before buying.