Information for South Carolina Boaters

Call 1-800-678-7227 to:

• Subscribe to South Carolina Wildlife. Hailed by many as THE State Magazine, South Carolina Wildlife chronicles the people, places, and outdoor recreation opportunities of the Palmetto State through award-winning outdoor features and spectacular color photos!

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• Contact the SC Dept. of Parks, Recreation and Tourism. Find out information about and location of state parks. Or check out their website at www.discoversouthcarolina.com.

Call 1-803-734-3833 to:

• Locate public boat ramps. Find out where you can launch your boat or PWC.
• Reach the Fishing Information Hotline. Hear current fishing reports for major inland reservoirs and coastal marine waters or to locate the nearest public landings, point of license sales, etc.

Call 843-953-9062 to:

• Find pump-out station locations. Locate the closest pump-out and dump stations.

Call 843-953-9300 to:

• Contact the Marine Resources Division to locate coastal fishing piers, public landings, marinas, and bridge areas. Find out where you can fish or launch your boat on the South Carolina coast.
• Obtain saltwater fish records, regulations, and applications to report potential records. All tackle records are kept for most marine sportfish.
• Obtain SC Governor's Cup Billfishing Series information. Help encourage the conservation of billfish through tag and release.
• Find out about opportunities for saltwater anglers to tag fish. Awards given annually for achievement in several categories of Master Anglers Program.

Call 803-734-3891 to:

• Obtain freshwater fish records, regulations, and applications to report potential records. All tackle records are kept for game fish.

Call 843-953-9302 to:

• Obtain permits to hold tournaments, races, or regattas. Arrange for permits needed to hold marine events.
• Get your free float plan form. Use this form to let others know where you are boating and when you plan to return.

Call 803-734-3857 (Columbia) or 843-953-9301 (Charleston) to:

• Obtain boat titling and registration information and forms from DNR Titling & Registration. Watercraft registration and boat and motor titling services are available through DNR offices in Columbia and Charleston. Renewals can also be accomplished at DNR offices in Clemson, Conway, Florence, and Greenville.
• Report stolen watercraft or outboard motors. Or call your local Sheriff's department.

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• Contact the DNR to stay up-to-date on new boating laws. Keep current on new boating laws.

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• Contact Operation Game Thief to report violations of wildlife, boating, or litter laws. You can help the Department protect South Carolina's natural resources!
• Report distressed or stranded animals along the SC coast. Report whales or other marine mammals in distress or dead.

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• Contact the SC Reel Kids aquatic education program. SC Reel Kids is an aquatic education program for youth under 16 years old. Catch fish, visit fish hatcheries, take your friends fishing, and win prizes. It's free so sign up today!

SCDNR Law Enforcement Offices

The addresses shown above are the physical locations of the offices; mailing addresses may be different.