S.C. Code Ann. § 50-5-735: Night trawling; finfish exception.

(A) Except as provided in this section it is unlawful to trawl at night. Night as used in this section means:

(1) from April 1 through August 31 inclusive: 9:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m. the following day, local time; and

(2) from September 1 through October 31 inclusive: 8:00 p.m to 6:00 a.m. the following day, local time; and

(3) from November 1 through March 31 inclusive: 7:00 p.m to 6:00 a.m. the following day, local time.

(B) The department may grant permits authorizing night trawling for finfish.