Night trawling; finfish exception.
S.C. Code Ann. § 50-5-735
in effect(A) Except as provided in this section it is unlawful to trawl at night. Night as used in this section means: (1) from April 1 through August 31 inclusive: 9:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m. the following day, local time; and (2) from September 1 through October 31 inclusive: 8:00 p.m to 6:00 a.m. the following day, local time; and (3) from November 1 through March 31 inclusive: 7:00 p.m to 6:00 a.m. the following day, local time. (B) The department may grant permits authorizing night trawling for finfish.
Source: Open US Law by Vaquill AI (CC BY 4.0)URL: https://www.scstatehouse.gov/code/t50c005.phpFetched: 10/17/2026
