South Carolina commercial shrimp season opening day set for beginning of June

South Carolina commercial shrimp season opening day set for beginning of June

MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WBTW) -- Commercial shrimp season is set to open at the beginning of June in South Carolina, according to the Department of Natural Resources. Shrimp trawling season will open in all legal state waters at 8 a.m. beginning on June 2. Shrimp are South Carolina's most valuable saltwater fishery. "Although we did have a cold snap in late January, white shrimp numbers across South Carolina's estuaries have generally been near the …

South Carolina shrimp trawling season kicks off June 2, promising harvest

South Carolina's shrimp trawling season begins June 2, with stable shrimp populations reported. Officials balance economic opportunity with ecological care.