New catch limit for red drum to address overfishing

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CHARLESTON –  Red drum, redfish, spottail, channel bass – South Carolina's most popular saltwater gamefish goes by many names and plays a key role in the coastal economy and ecosystems.

State biologists have documented a declining trend in the state's red drum population, matching reports from longtime local anglers. 

The South Carolina General Assembly has passed legislation intended to reverse overfishing. 

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