South Carolina Code of Regulations
Chapter 123 - DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES
Article 4 - GAME AND FRESH WATER FISHERIES DIVISION-FISHING DIVISION
Section 123-131 - Creel Limits and Bait/Lure Restrictions in Portions of Chattooga River, Cheohee Creek (Oconee County) and Middle Saluda River (Greenville County)

1. It shall be lawful to use or possess only artificial lures with single hooks, and all coldwater trout caught must be released immediately, during the period November 1 through May 14 inclusive to wit:

2. General state trout fishing regulations for the Chattooga River, and Cheohee Creek will apply during the period May 15 through October 31 inclusive.

3. It shall be unlawful to access this portion of Cheohee Creek except as prescribed and posted at Piedmont Forestry Center Office.

4. It shall be lawful to use or possess only artificial lures with single hooks, and all coldwater trout caught must be released immediately during the period January 1 through December 31 inclusive to wit:

5. This regulation shall be effective only during such time that the SCDNR has fishing rights leased from the landowner.

6. It shall be unlawful to access this portion of Middle Saluda River except as prescribed and posted at Jones Gap State Park Office.

7. The penalty for violating any of these Rules and Regulations shall be as prescribed by 50-13-60 of the 1976 Code.