June 21, 2021 — South Carolina has joined a number of states in an effort to protect and improve flounder populations.
Gov. Henry McMaster signed bill H.3957 on June 15 that would change size and creel limits on flounder harvested in South Carolina waters. The bill also increases the cost of saltwater fishing licenses for residents and non-residents with the extra money used for the development and implementation of a flounder stocking program.
“This is something we’ve really needed and we appreciate the legislature for stepping up with these changes,” said Scott Whitaker, executive director of CCA (Coastal Conservation Association) South Carolina.