Georgetown County closing in on surf fishing ban

Georgetown County official clears air on potential surf fishing ban

GEORGETOWN COUNTY, S.C. (WBTW) -- Georgetown County officials are clearing the air on a potential surf fishing ban after county council unanimously approved a second reading of a proposed ordinance. On Tuesday, the county council voted 5-0 on second reading of a proposed ordinance that would prohibit bait and surf fishing on public beaches between 7:30 a.m. and 7 p.m. from May 1 through Sept. 30 — peak tourism months in the region. Council chair…

Georgetown County closing in on surf fishing ban

GEORGETOWN COUNTY, S.C. (WBTW) -- A popular Georgetown County pastime may soon have strict new rules around it, as officials are mulling a major rule change. On Tuesday, the county council voted 5-0 on second reading of a proposed ordinance that would prohibit bait and surf fishing on public beaches between 7:30 a.m. and 7 p.m. from May 1 through Sept. 30 -- peak tourism months in the region. "This ordinance is put forward to safeguard swimmers,…