Do locals need a fishing license for surf fishing?

[666999SC]

I thought about taking the kids this weekend and I thought they made it now that you have to have a license?

[broadwayjoe]

• From a Private Boat : Saltwater Recreational Fisheries Licenses are required for individuals 16 and older harvesting oysters or clams, or individuals fishing for marine finfish from privately owned boats.
• From Shore: Beginning July 1, 2009, individuals 16 years of age or older will need a license to fish from the surf, but not from a public fishing pier.

[batmanandrob]

You need one but many people that go with me never buy one and we haven't been checked yet.