South Carolina, Mississippi harvest seasons set Oct. 1

Several fishing seasons open Oct. 1. In South Carolina, recreational oyster and clam harvesting runs through May 15, 2027, in approved waters; harvesters need a saltwater recreational fishing license and are limited to two bushels of oysters and half a bushel of clams per day, with temporary closures possible after storms or pollution events. Mississippi’s oyster season also opens Oct. 1, with recreational harvest limited to three sacks per licensed resident per seven-day period; commercial limits and open areas vary. South Carolina’s Santee Cooper striped bass season reopens the same day, with anglers generally allowed three fish between 23 and 25 inches and one fish over 26 inches; officials encourage checking current regulations and closures before heading out.