South Carolina § 50-13-271 - Trout size and limits in Lake Jocassee.
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§ 50-13-271. Trout size and limits in Lake Jocassee.
On Lake Jocassee it is unlawful to possess more than three trout. It is unlawful to possess trout less than fifteen inches in total length or possess more than one trout greater than twenty inches in total length. Provided, from June first through September thirtieth, there is no length limit but it is unlawful to take, attempt to take, or possess more than three trout.
HISTORY: 2012 Act No. 113, SECTION 2, eff July 1, 2012.
Source: official South Carolina text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section 50-13-271 ("Trout size and limits in Lake Jocassee.") is part of the South Carolina Code of Laws, the codified statutory law of South Carolina. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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