A person taking shad, herring, or eels for recreation: (1) in the saltwaters of this State must have a recreational saltwater fishing license; if using a gill net or eel pot, must have an annual recreational saltwater license and a saltwater commercial equipment license and related permits; (2) in the freshwaters of this State must have a recreational freshwater fishing license; if using a gill net or eel pot, must have an annual recreational freshwater fishing license and a saltwater commercial equipment license and related permits.
Type of license required for taking shad, herring, or eels
S.C. Code Ann. § 50-9-545, under Title 50, Chapter 9.
S.C. Code Ann. § 50-9-545