SCDNR Black Bass Slam is Here!

Black Bass Slam

The SCDNR Black Bass Slam celebrates the black bass diversity throughout South Carolina while promoting angling opportunities across the state. This slam challenges anglers to seek new fishing spots and target species that they may have never caught. The idea is to introduce new habitats to anglers while promoting education and conservation of our black bass species and the waters they call home. SCDNR encourages everyone to get out and responsibly enjoy the state's outdoor resources as they pursue a successful slam!

Target Species

Anglers must catch all four black bass species to complete the SCDNR Black Bass Slam.

Largemouth Bass
Smallmouth Bass
Redeye Bass (Bartram’s Bass)
Spotted Bass

Submit Your Catch

Each angler must include a photo of the fish from the side for identification purposes and a photo of themselves with the fish.
Each fish submission must include date of catch, location, angler contact information, and fishing license number.
Email your information and attached photos to SCBassSlam@dnr.sc.gov

The Reward

Anglers that successfully catch all four black bass species found in South Carolina, and submit the appropriate information will receive:

Personalized Certificate
Four unique stickers corresponding to each black bass species
An SCDNR Bass Slam patch

Rules

Each angler must complete the black bass slam within the calendar year.
No minimum length or weight requirements.
Fish must be caught legally in South Carolina waters.
Both South Carolina residents and non-residents can complete the slam.
All participating anglers must have a valid, current South Carolina Fishing License at the time each black bass is caught and must follow all length and bag limits for the body of water upon which they are fishing.
Anglers of all ages are welcome to participate. In compliance with SC law all anglers ages 16 and older are required to have a fishing license
Catch-and-release of all redeye bass is encouraged.