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.
Unlawful possession of smallmouth bass
S.C. Code Ann. § 50-13-250, under Title 50, Chapter 13.
S.C. Code Ann. § 50-13-250