Post by Steve Sutton on Jul 2, 2010 10:04:07 GMT -5
Regulations effecting striped bass angling were signed into law by
Gov. Mark Sanford on May 28. Under the new regulations, the size and
possession limits have changed for Lake Russell, the inshore waters and
territorial sea, and the Santee and Cooper river systems.
Beginning July 1, it is unlawful to take or possess more than two
striped bass per day on Lake Russell. Of the two taken striped bass, only
one may exceed 34 inches in length. These regulations seek to promote and
enhance the existing trophy striped bass fishery in Lake Russell including
all waters from the Lake Russell Dam upstream to the Lake Hartwell Dam and
Lake Secession Dam. This includes all tributaries and the Hartwell
Tailwater. In recent years Lake Russell has consistently produced trophy
class striped bass, including the current state record 63-pound fish caught
just last year. The regulation does not extend to the striped bass/ white
bass hybrid.
Regulation changes affecting coastal river and estuaries striped bass
(inshore and territorial sea) include a new size and possession limit that
applies from Oct. 1 through May 31 and makes it unlawful to:
* Take or possess more than three striped bass per day;
* Take any striped bass less than 26 inches in length; or
* Land any striped bass without the head and tail fin intact.
Between June 1 and Sept. 30 it is unlawful to take, attempt to take,
or possess any striped bass in the inshore waters or territorial sea.
The inshore waters and territorial sea are defined as the Ashepoo
River, Ashley River, Back River in Jasper and Berkeley counties, Black
River, Black Mingo Creek, Bull Creek, Little Bull Creek, Combahee River,
Cooper River system, Cossawhatchie River, Cuckholds Creek, Edisto River,
Horseshoe Creek, Lumber River, Lynches River, Great Pee Dee and Little Pee
Dee rivers, Pocotaligo River (Beaufort, Jasper, and Hampton counties),
Salkehatchie and Little Salkehatchie rivers, Sampit River, Lower Santee
River system, Tullifinny, Thoroughfare Creek, Waccamaw River, and Wando
River.
The new law also affects the Santee and Cooper river systems. In
addition to the harvest closure between June 1 and Sept. 30, it is now
unlawful to take or attempt to take any striped bass in the Santee and
Cooper river systems during the closed season. The Santee Cooper System is
bordered upstream by the Lake Murray Dam on the Saluda, the Columbia
Diversion Dam on the Broad River, and the Lake Wateree Dam on the Wateree
River. The downstream boarders are the freshwater-saltwater dividing lines
on the Santee and Cooper rivers. This includes the Santee Cooper lakes, all
of their tributaries and outfall rivers or everything in between the ocean
and first dams above the Santee Cooper lakes.
South Carolina's natural resources are essential for economic
development and contribute nearly $30 billion and 230,000 jobs to the
state's economy overall. Find out more at: www.dnr.sc.gov/green/index.html.
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NEWS RELEASE #10-140 July 5, 2010 DNR News (803)
667-0696
South Carolina Natural Resources Board meets July 7 in Charleston
The S.C. Natural Resources Board, the policy making body of the S.C.
Department of Natural Resources, will meet 10 a.m. Wednesday, July 7 at the
Marine Resources Division's Marine Resource Research Institute classroom at
217 Fort Johnson Road, on James Island in Charleston.
Board meetings are open to the public and anyone with business for the
board or needing directions to the meeting should contact the S.C.
Department of Natural Resources Columbia office at (803) 734-9102. Michael
G. McShane of Johns Island is chairman of the S.C. Natural Resources Board.
Items scheduled on the agenda for the S.C. Natural Resources Board
meeting include:
*Constituent comments
* Presentations/commendations
* Advisory committee reports
Waterfowl
* Items for board information
Climate update
Spotted seatrout update
* Items for board action
2010-11 state waterfowl stamp budget
2010-11 early season migratory bird hunting recommendations
Proposed 2010-11 WMA regulations
Proposed WMA emergency regulations
Proposed Croft State Natural Area emergency regulations
* Director's briefings
Executive Office
Legislative report
Environmental report
* Deputy directors' reports
Marine Resources
Land, Water and Conservation
Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries
Law Enforcement
Outreach and Support Services
South Carolina's natural resources are essential for economic
development and contribute nearly $30 billion and 230,000 jobs to the
state's economy overall. Find out more at: www.dnr.sc.gov/green/index.html.
Gov. Mark Sanford on May 28. Under the new regulations, the size and
possession limits have changed for Lake Russell, the inshore waters and
territorial sea, and the Santee and Cooper river systems.
Beginning July 1, it is unlawful to take or possess more than two
striped bass per day on Lake Russell. Of the two taken striped bass, only
one may exceed 34 inches in length. These regulations seek to promote and
enhance the existing trophy striped bass fishery in Lake Russell including
all waters from the Lake Russell Dam upstream to the Lake Hartwell Dam and
Lake Secession Dam. This includes all tributaries and the Hartwell
Tailwater. In recent years Lake Russell has consistently produced trophy
class striped bass, including the current state record 63-pound fish caught
just last year. The regulation does not extend to the striped bass/ white
bass hybrid.
Regulation changes affecting coastal river and estuaries striped bass
(inshore and territorial sea) include a new size and possession limit that
applies from Oct. 1 through May 31 and makes it unlawful to:
* Take or possess more than three striped bass per day;
* Take any striped bass less than 26 inches in length; or
* Land any striped bass without the head and tail fin intact.
Between June 1 and Sept. 30 it is unlawful to take, attempt to take,
or possess any striped bass in the inshore waters or territorial sea.
The inshore waters and territorial sea are defined as the Ashepoo
River, Ashley River, Back River in Jasper and Berkeley counties, Black
River, Black Mingo Creek, Bull Creek, Little Bull Creek, Combahee River,
Cooper River system, Cossawhatchie River, Cuckholds Creek, Edisto River,
Horseshoe Creek, Lumber River, Lynches River, Great Pee Dee and Little Pee
Dee rivers, Pocotaligo River (Beaufort, Jasper, and Hampton counties),
Salkehatchie and Little Salkehatchie rivers, Sampit River, Lower Santee
River system, Tullifinny, Thoroughfare Creek, Waccamaw River, and Wando
River.
The new law also affects the Santee and Cooper river systems. In
addition to the harvest closure between June 1 and Sept. 30, it is now
unlawful to take or attempt to take any striped bass in the Santee and
Cooper river systems during the closed season. The Santee Cooper System is
bordered upstream by the Lake Murray Dam on the Saluda, the Columbia
Diversion Dam on the Broad River, and the Lake Wateree Dam on the Wateree
River. The downstream boarders are the freshwater-saltwater dividing lines
on the Santee and Cooper rivers. This includes the Santee Cooper lakes, all
of their tributaries and outfall rivers or everything in between the ocean
and first dams above the Santee Cooper lakes.
South Carolina's natural resources are essential for economic
development and contribute nearly $30 billion and 230,000 jobs to the
state's economy overall. Find out more at: www.dnr.sc.gov/green/index.html.
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NEWS RELEASE #10-140 July 5, 2010 DNR News (803)
667-0696
South Carolina Natural Resources Board meets July 7 in Charleston
The S.C. Natural Resources Board, the policy making body of the S.C.
Department of Natural Resources, will meet 10 a.m. Wednesday, July 7 at the
Marine Resources Division's Marine Resource Research Institute classroom at
217 Fort Johnson Road, on James Island in Charleston.
Board meetings are open to the public and anyone with business for the
board or needing directions to the meeting should contact the S.C.
Department of Natural Resources Columbia office at (803) 734-9102. Michael
G. McShane of Johns Island is chairman of the S.C. Natural Resources Board.
Items scheduled on the agenda for the S.C. Natural Resources Board
meeting include:
*Constituent comments
* Presentations/commendations
* Advisory committee reports
Waterfowl
* Items for board information
Climate update
Spotted seatrout update
* Items for board action
2010-11 state waterfowl stamp budget
2010-11 early season migratory bird hunting recommendations
Proposed 2010-11 WMA regulations
Proposed WMA emergency regulations
Proposed Croft State Natural Area emergency regulations
* Director's briefings
Executive Office
Legislative report
Environmental report
* Deputy directors' reports
Marine Resources
Land, Water and Conservation
Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries
Law Enforcement
Outreach and Support Services
South Carolina's natural resources are essential for economic
development and contribute nearly $30 billion and 230,000 jobs to the
state's economy overall. Find out more at: www.dnr.sc.gov/green/index.html.