South Carolina Fishing License Cost & Rules

Resident, non-resident, short-term, senior, youth, and lifetime fishing license fees for South Carolina. Checked 2026-11-12.

Fishing Licenses (14)

License / Permit	Residency	Fee	Eligibility & Notes	Source
Freshwater fishing, 3-year	Resident	$30.00	SC resident Valid 3 years	Official page
Freshwater fishing, annual	Resident	$10.00	SC resident Valid 1 year	Official page
Freshwater fishing, 14-day	Resident	$5.00	SC resident Valid 14 consecutive days	Official page
Saltwater fishing, 3-year	Resident	$45.00	SC resident	Official page
Saltwater fishing, annual	Resident	$15.00	SC resident	Official page
Saltwater fishing, 14-day	Resident	$10.00	SC resident	Official page
Lifetime senior fishing (64+)	Resident	$9.00	Age 64+	Official page
Lifetime freshwater fishing, ages 16-63	Resident	$300.00	Ages 16-63 Lifetime licences need 180 days residency	Official page
Freshwater fishing, 3-year	Non-resident	$105.00	Valid 3 years	Official page
Freshwater fishing, annual	Non-resident	$35.00	Valid 1 year	Official page
Freshwater fishing, 14-day	Non-resident	$11.00	Valid 14 consecutive days	Official page
Saltwater fishing, annual	Non-resident	$75.00	Valid 1 year	Official page
Saltwater fishing, 7-day	Non-resident	$35.00	Valid 7 consecutive days	Official page
Saltwater fishing, 1-day	Non-resident	$10.00	Valid 1 day	Official page

No separate fishing stamps recorded; check South Carolina's main state overview for general permits.

License / Permit	Residency	Fee	Eligibility & Notes	Source
Combination freshwater fishing and hunting, 3-year	Resident	$75.00	SC resident Covers state hunting, big game, freshwater fishing	Official page
Combination freshwater fishing and hunting, annual	Resident	$25.00	SC resident	Official page
Junior sportsman, annual	Resident	$16.00	Ages 16-17 Valid until expiration regardless of age	Official page
Sportsman, 3-year	Resident	$150.00	SC resident Includes WMA and freshwater fishing	Official page
Sportsman, annual	Resident	$50.00	SC resident	Official page
Lifetime combination, under 2	Resident	$300.00	Under 2 Saltwater add-on $120; waterfowl add-on $66	Official page
Lifetime combination, ages 2-15	Resident	$400.00	Ages 2-15 Saltwater add-on $160; waterfowl add-on $88	Official page
Lifetime combination, ages 16-63	Resident	$500.00	Ages 16-63 Saltwater add-on $200; waterfowl add-on $110	Official page
Lifetime senior combination (64+)	Resident	$9.00	Age 64+ Gratis if born on or before 7/1/1940	Official page

License / Permit	Residency	Fee	Eligibility & Notes	Source
Disability combination (3-year)	Resident	Free ($0.00)	Proof of disability; unexpired SC ID No cost	Official page
Disability fishing (3-year)	Resident	Free ($0.00)	Proof of disability; unexpired SC ID No cost	Official page

Once you have your South Carolina fishing license, you can browse local guided charters and trips on FishingBooker (affiliate partner placeholder).