It is unlawful to possess smallmouth bass less than twelve inches in total length, except on Lakes Hartwell, Russell (including the Lake Hartwell tail water), Thurmond, Tugaloo, Yonah, the Chattooga, and Savannah Rivers, and Steven Creek Reservoir where there is no length limit on smallmouth bass.
S.C. Code Ann. § 50-13-250
Unlawful possession of smallmouth bass
2012 Act No. 113, SECTION 2, eff July 1, 2012; 2013 Act No. 6, SECTION 5, eff March 22, 2013.
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