Red Drum Rules Change July 1

Red drum fishing just got a major overhaul starting July 1st—South Carolina’s coast is tightening the reins to save this iconic species. With red drum populations plummeting due to overfishing, anglers now face stricter rules: only one fish per person daily (down from two), and boats capped at two fish. Size limits now require keeping only 18–25 inch fish to let younger ones grow and spawn. Plus, new hook regulations demand circle hooks (non-offset, non-stainless) for natural bait to reduce harm to released fish. Conservationists and lawmakers agree—this is a crucial step to protect our coastal heritage for future generations. Mark your calendars: July 1st is the new date to know. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/3176faf319fe18db