Georgetown County Surf Fishing Ordinance
Since learning of the proposed Georgetown County surf fishing ordinance this past Tuesdayevening, CCA South Carolina has worked with our local chapter leadership and volunteers,other members of the recreational fishing community, and local Georgetown County decisionmakers. Recreational saltwater surf fishing is an accessible outdoor activity and is a revered past-timethat connects individuals and families to […]
South Atlantic red snapper ready for next phase
NOAA Releases Final Rule on South Atlantic Red Snapper Decision avoids bottom closures, but promises more of the same for frustrated red snapper anglers NOAA Fisheries issued a final rule today on Amendment 59 to the Fishery Management Plan for the Snapper-Grouper Fishery of the South Atlantic that largely avoids draconian management measures for the […]
Governors’ ask for red snapper, other reef fish management to be given to the States
The Honorable Howard Lutnick SecretaryU.S. Department of Commerce1401 Constitution Ave NW Washington, DC 20230 Secretary Lutnick, We write today to jointly request state management of red snapper and other reef fishes in the South Atlantic. Federal management is driven by flawed data and regulations that threaten the economies of our coastal communities. Our states are […]
CCA South Carolina applauds SC Congressional Delegation letter to Sec of Commerce
The Honorable Howard LutnickSecretaryU.S. Department of Commerce1401 Constitution Ave NWWashington, DC 20230 Dear Secretary Lutnick: We write today regarding the management of snapper-grouper species in the South Atlantic and to express our strong support for a new state-led framework to ensure more effective, science-based stewardship of this critical fishery. Prior proposals pushed by the Biden […]
Gov. McMaster Asks Sec. of Commerce to Reconsider Red Snapper Restrictions
The Honorable Howard LutnickSecretaryDepartment of Commerce1401 Constitution Ave., NWWashington, D.C 20230 Dear Secretary Lutnick: I write today regarding the importance of recreational fishing off the coast of South Carolina and the federal management of our saltwater fisheries. In the final days of the Biden administration, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) advanced a sweeping […]
New Law Gives S.C. Control Over State Snapper Grouper Fisheries
South Carolina Boating & Fishing Alliance and Coastal Conservation Association SouthCarolina Celebrate Passage of S. 219, Paving the Way for State Control of Fisheries COLUMBIA, SC – May 13, 2025 — Governor Henry McMaster last week signed into lawSenate Bill 219, marking a significant victory in the movement toward state management of thesnapper-grouper fishery. Championed […]
Certain Tax Policies Could Be Hindering Public Access to Fishing
While taxes are essential for funding public services and conservation efforts, there are concerns that certain policies could unintentionally impede public access to recreational boating and fishing opportunities. CCA South Carolina is joining boating and fishing groups across the state on S.317. Tomorrow, the South Carolina Senate Finance Property Tax Subcommittee will have the chance […]
Signs Point to State Management
The 75’ long all-steel shrimp trawler came to rest in approximately 90’ of water ten miles off the coast of Port Royal Sound.
Conservation in Action: 18th Artificial Reef Deployment in CCA South Carolina’s Coastal Reefing Initiative
The 75’ long all-steel shrimp trawler came to rest in approximately 90’ of water ten miles off the coast of Port Royal Sound.
Same Song, Different Verse for South Atlantic Red Snapper
Proposed bottom closure highlights need for regulatory reform Several years ago, red snapper anglers in the Gulf of Mexico were facing an almost inexplicable management dilemma. After several decades of conservation challenges and political gyrations, the red snapper fishery was finally rebounding at a rate far beyond expectations. In the space of just a few […]