General Pier Guidelines

• No outside alcohol is permitted, except those purchased from the Riverwatch Café and select special events.
• No loud music, profanity, or rude behavior.
• No jumping from pier or standing on pier railings.
• No inline skates, skateboards, or scooters. Bicycles are permitted when ridden safely among pier traffic.
• No open flames, including lanterns, stoves, or grills.
• No fireworks.
• All Memorial Waterfront Park and Town of Mount Pleasant rules and ordinances apply.
• Dogs, other than service animals, are not permitted on the pier.

General Fishing Guidelines

• Valid fishing pass must be visible at all times.
• Two rods per person will be allowed, but must be fished from one fishing station or rod holder.
• Do not leave rod unsupervised.
• Do not leave your cooler or equipment in another fishing station.
• Inhumane handling of wildlife will not be tolerated.
• Release all fish or rays if they are not to be consumed.
• All size and catch limits per SCDNR regulations must be followed.
• Shark fishing is prohibited. Any sharks caught accidentally must be released.

Bottom Fishing Tackle Size Limits

• Hooks must be size 4/0 or smaller.
• Whole bait must be the size of finger mullet or smaller.

Nets

• Landing nets are to be used only for landing a catch.
• Do not use landing nets for crabbing.
• Sharks are not allowed in landing nets. 
• Return landing nets to designated spot when finished.
• Cast nets may be used in areas that do not disrupt other’s fishing.

Tournament Rules

• All size and catch limits per SCDNR regulations must be followed.
• Catches must be of a species with scales - sharks and rays are not eligible.
• In order to be eligible, catches must be caught after paying tournament fees.
• Catches must be weighed in before the end of the tournament.
• To be considered, catches must be reeled in by the angler with minimal assistance from others.
• Anglers are eligible for one category only.
• In case of a tie, the winner is whomever first weighed in their fish.