The 2015 South Carolina shrimp-baiting season is expected to be a productive one. After a strong spring spawn and a season of good environmental conditions, DNR biologists are optimistic about the fall shrimp season.
“Our crustacean monitoring trips this summer have indicated good numbers of white shrimp in estuarine waters,” said Mel Bell, director of DNR’s Office of Fisheries Management.
South Carolina's 2015 shrimp-baiting season opened on Friday, Sept. 11 and will remain open until noon Tuesday, Nov. 10 in South Carolina waters.
Recreational shrimpers who purchase a shrimp-baiting license can legally cast their nets for shrimp over bait during this season.
The S.C. Department of Natural Resources (DNR) opens the shrimp-baiting season annually on the last Friday on or before Sept. 15 each year. The shrimp-baiting season lasts 60 days.
Post-season mail surveys conducted every year since 1988 indicate that recent total catches have been less than 1 million pounds per season (heads on) after peaking at more than 3.6 million pounds in 1997. Despite the decline in total catch, catch per trip has remained relatively stable, averaging about 20-22 quarts per trip since 2001.
The stable catch-per-trip suggests that shrimp abundance has remained relatively good, but fewer licenses and shrimping trips are resulting in a lower overall harvest. DNR biologists recommend that in general, shrimpers should target areas closer to the ocean to avoid smaller shrimp.
Recreational and commercial shrimpers are encouraged to report catches of tiger shrimp in South Carolina to DNR at tigershrimp@dnr.sc.gov. If possible, reports should include a photograph of the animal along with location and date of capture. Specimens less than 5 inches in length are of particular interest and should be kept frozen prior to donation.
source: South Carolina Department of Natural Resources
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Monday, October 19, 2015
Friday, October 11, 2013
South Carolina Anglers Asked to Report Tiger Shrimp Catches
Recreational and commercial fishers are encouraged to report catches of Asian tiger shrimp in South Carolina to the S.C. Department of Natural Resources (DNR) at tigershrimp@dnr.sc.gov, if possible including a photograph of the animal(s). Reports should include as much of the following information as possible:
* Reporter name
* Collector name (if different from reporter name)
* Date of capture
* Method of capture (e.g., commercial trawl, cast net)Tiger shrimp
* Location of capture (as much detail as possible)
* Depth of capture
* Length of tiger shrimp
* Weight of tiger shrimp
* Male or female (if known)
The Asian tiger shrimp (Penaeus monodon) was first reported in South Carolina waters in 1988. Researchers with DNR continue to monitor the abundance and distribution of the species.
Researchers are also interested in receiving tiger shrimp specimens. Specimens less than 5 inches in length are of particular interest to the DNR.
If donated, tiger shrimp should be kept frozen until arrangements can be made for their collection for future analysis by DNR personnel. Donors are also welcome to deliver tiger shrimp live to the DNR Marine Resources Research Institute at Fort Johnson or the Waddell Mariculture Center in Bluffton, SC, after making prior arrangements with DNR researchers by e-mail (tigershrimp@dnr.sc.gov) or phone (843) 953-9840.
source: South Carolina Department of Natural Resources
* Reporter name
* Collector name (if different from reporter name)
* Date of capture
* Method of capture (e.g., commercial trawl, cast net)Tiger shrimp
* Location of capture (as much detail as possible)
* Depth of capture
* Length of tiger shrimp
* Weight of tiger shrimp
* Male or female (if known)
The Asian tiger shrimp (Penaeus monodon) was first reported in South Carolina waters in 1988. Researchers with DNR continue to monitor the abundance and distribution of the species.
Researchers are also interested in receiving tiger shrimp specimens. Specimens less than 5 inches in length are of particular interest to the DNR.
If donated, tiger shrimp should be kept frozen until arrangements can be made for their collection for future analysis by DNR personnel. Donors are also welcome to deliver tiger shrimp live to the DNR Marine Resources Research Institute at Fort Johnson or the Waddell Mariculture Center in Bluffton, SC, after making prior arrangements with DNR researchers by e-mail (tigershrimp@dnr.sc.gov) or phone (843) 953-9840.
source: South Carolina Department of Natural Resources
Monday, July 11, 2011
New South Carolina State Records Set for Scamp, Queen Triggerfish
Two additions were added recently the South Carolina Saltwater Game Fish State Record list.
A new state record Scamp was caught on June 14 by angler Ross Holmquist of Beaufort, SC, and a tie for state record Queen Triggerfish was caught on June 15 by angler James Hunter Woodberry of Lake City, SC.
Twenty-three year old Holmquist was fishing aboard "No Worries," a 26-foot Glacier Bay, with captain and owner Mike Sackman of Beaufort, SC, when he caught the record breaking Scamp.
The catch was weighed and certified the following day by weigh-master and S.C. Department of Natural Resources (DNR) biologist Lindsay Roberg.
The previous state record scamp weighed 25 pounds 8.8 ounces and was caught by Edward M. Lowe, Jr of Upper Marlboro, MD, in September 2007.
The record Queen Triggerfish was caught aboard "First Choice," a 29-foot Fountain, by 12-year-old Hunter Woodbury. The fish was certified by DNR biologist Kris Reynolds the next afternoon.
The 9 pound 7 ounce triggerfish beat the 5-year-old record by 1.88 ounces, but fell short of the 4 ounces required to overtake a historic record. This standing Queen Triggerfish record was held by Marc Heiden of Florence, SC, weighed 9 pounds 5.12 ounces, and was caught in January 2006.
source: South Carolina DNR
A new state record Scamp was caught on June 14 by angler Ross Holmquist of Beaufort, SC, and a tie for state record Queen Triggerfish was caught on June 15 by angler James Hunter Woodberry of Lake City, SC.
Twenty-three year old Holmquist was fishing aboard "No Worries," a 26-foot Glacier Bay, with captain and owner Mike Sackman of Beaufort, SC, when he caught the record breaking Scamp.
The catch was weighed and certified the following day by weigh-master and S.C. Department of Natural Resources (DNR) biologist Lindsay Roberg.
The previous state record scamp weighed 25 pounds 8.8 ounces and was caught by Edward M. Lowe, Jr of Upper Marlboro, MD, in September 2007.
The record Queen Triggerfish was caught aboard "First Choice," a 29-foot Fountain, by 12-year-old Hunter Woodbury. The fish was certified by DNR biologist Kris Reynolds the next afternoon.
The 9 pound 7 ounce triggerfish beat the 5-year-old record by 1.88 ounces, but fell short of the 4 ounces required to overtake a historic record. This standing Queen Triggerfish record was held by Marc Heiden of Florence, SC, weighed 9 pounds 5.12 ounces, and was caught in January 2006.
source: South Carolina DNR
Saturday, March 5, 2011
South Carolina to Require Circle Hooks for Saltwater Fishing
Circle hooks, designed to improve the survival rate of released fish, will be required in both state and federal water beginning March 3, according to the S.C. Department of Natural Resources (DNR).
The requirement for non-stainless steel circle hooks will apply to all marine species in the snapper-grouper Circle hook complex, a grouping of bottom fish species defined by the South Atlantic Fisheries Management Council (SAFMC).
Species caught in state waters most affected by this new regulation include sheepshead, spadefish and black sea bass. Circle hooks come in a full range of sizes and are readily available at tackle shops.
Circle hooks have the point turned inward, back towards the shank to form a circle or oval. They hook fish in the corner of the mouth causing only superficial injury and are less likely to gut hook a fish, which can be fatal.
South Carolina DNR recommended the use of circle hooks in saltwater because of their proven ability to increase survival of released fish of many species.
The SAFMC will this year consider recommending removal of 35 species from the complex, which would transfer management to the states lifting the federal requirement for the use of circle hooks.
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The requirement for non-stainless steel circle hooks will apply to all marine species in the snapper-grouper Circle hook complex, a grouping of bottom fish species defined by the South Atlantic Fisheries Management Council (SAFMC).
Species caught in state waters most affected by this new regulation include sheepshead, spadefish and black sea bass. Circle hooks come in a full range of sizes and are readily available at tackle shops.
Circle hooks have the point turned inward, back towards the shank to form a circle or oval. They hook fish in the corner of the mouth causing only superficial injury and are less likely to gut hook a fish, which can be fatal.
South Carolina DNR recommended the use of circle hooks in saltwater because of their proven ability to increase survival of released fish of many species.
The SAFMC will this year consider recommending removal of 35 species from the complex, which would transfer management to the states lifting the federal requirement for the use of circle hooks.
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