South Carolina Pushes for Red Snapper Fishing Reform | Charleston News

South Carolina’s red snapper fishing season is back on the table after a court shutdown — and this time, the state’s pushing for smarter, longer seasons with real data to balance conservation and economy. Anglers could fish again in October, possibly extending into December, with strict electronic reporting and a targeted catch limit of 19,253 fish. Backed by the Boating & Fishing Alliance and lawmakers, the plan argues that local leadership and better tracking can rebuild the fishery while protecting coastal businesses that rely on it — an industry worth nearly $7 billion. NOAA is accepting public feedback until August 25, testing whether science and community can work together to keep fish alive and anglers fishing.

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