South Carolina has taken a stand for its anglers, passing a groundbreaking law that shifts control of red snapper and 54 other fish species from federal hands to state management. Signed into law by ...

Upon further inspection, Goldfinch estimated the red snapper was about 18 inches in length and weighed 7-8 pounds. The fish was released as has been mandated by NOAA Fisheries in the South ...

Congressional Leaders Advocate for Local Fishery Control A coalition of Florida lawmakers, led by Senator Rick Scott and Representative John Rutherford, has sent a powerful message to U.S. Commerce ...

HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WBTW) — Recreational anglers in South Carolina can now fish for all 55 species in the red snapper-grouper complex, year-round, within 3 miles of state waters. Gov. Henry M… ...

South Carolina rolls out its own red snapper rules. By Daniel Cusick | 05/19/2025 03:54 PM EDT . A law signed by Gov. Henry McMaster says the state will no longer follow NOAA rules aimed at ...

Fans of red snapper now have a chance to fish for them off the South Carolina coast, but only for one day later this week.(Video above: WYFF News 4 Morning Headlines)On July 12, NOAA Fisheries ...

COLUMBIA, S.C. — This weekend, red snapper season will open in federal waters more than 3 miles off the coast of South Carolina. The mini-season opens Friday, July 10, with no size limit and a ...

According to the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources, red snappers are among the most prized fish in southeastern waters and can be found at seafood restaurants. They can live to be ...

MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WMBF) - Thanks to a new South Carolina law, anglers on the coast may now catch red snapper. The South Carolina General Assembly recently passed legislation that allows for year ...