Taken in conjunction with what other South Atlantic states have implemented, we think this bill permits the state to act within its purview and sets the stage to explore other options.” “But if the current situation is the best that can be done after more than a decade of effort then it may be time to re-evaluate how we manage this fishery. “Statistically, and traditionally, we may not catch many red snapper in South Carolina state waters,” said Scott Whitaker, executive director for the South Carolina Chapter of the Coastal Conservation Association (CCA SC). If passed, three of the four states in the region would now recognize red snapper management measures within their state waters. These regulations mimic those governing red snapper harvest in Georgia and Florida state waters. If adopted, the bill would set a 365-day season in state waters, a limit of two red snapper per person per day and a minimum size of 20 inches total length.
Stephen Goldfinch and Chip Campsen have introduced legislation that would establish regulations for red snapper caught in South Carolina waters from 0 to 3 miles offshore. – In response to mounting frustrations over federal management of red snapper in the South Atlantic, South Carolina State Sen.
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