South Carolina Code of Laws
Chapter 19 - Special Hunting And Fishing Provisions For Certain Counties And Areas
Section 50-19-251. Slade Lake fishing and recreational requirements.

(A) The lawful size for black bass in Slade Lake in Edgefield County is twelve inches. The lawful catch limit for bass in Slade Lake is two per day, and the lawful catch limit for all other fish is fifteen per day.
(B) The open season for fishing on Slade Lake is the first day of April and ends on the first day of November. During the open season, fishing is only allowed on Wednesdays, Saturdays, and Sundays, opening one-half hour before sunrise and closing one-half hour after sundown. A valid fishing license is required for a person sixteen years of age or older.
(C) It is unlawful to take any fish of any kind from Slade Lake except by hook and line, which includes poles, rod and reel, and natural or artificial bait, excluding minnows, and no person may use more than two poles at the same time. Nongame fishing devices may not be used.
(D) It is unlawful on Slade Lake or the recreational area of Slade Lake to:
(1) use watercraft of any kind on Slade Lake unless the watercraft is operated using oars or an electric trolling motor;
(2) have rifles, shotguns, or other firearms in one's possession;
(3) litter;
(4) have a glass container in one's possession;
(5) have beer, wine, or other alcoholic beverages in one's possession;
(6) operate a motor vehicle off designated roadways or park a vehicle outside of designated parking areas.
(E) A person violating a provision of this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction, must be fined not less than ten dollars or more than one hundred dollars or imprisoned not less than ten days or more than thirty days, or both.
HISTORY: 2010 Act No. 200, Section 13, eff May 28, 2010.

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