Freshwater Fisheries Section - Biologists and Contacts

Trout Fishing Dan Rankin
864-654-6346
Fish applications, Grass Carp Vendors, Catfish Dealers, Pond Management Booklets, Public Fishing Lakes Booklet Dell Martin
803-734-3891
Freshwater Fisheries Posters, Saltwater Fisheries Posters 888-644-9453
Environmental Permits Lorianne Riggin
803-734-4199 OR
Greg Mixon
803-734-8738
Region I
Counties: Oconee, Pickens, Greenville, Spartanburg, Anderson, Abbeville, Edgefield, McCormick, Greenwood, Laurens, Cherokee, and Union
(Lakes Keowee, Hartwell, Russell, Thurmond, and Jocassee)
Dan Rankin
864-654-6346 ext. 5
Fax: 864-654-9168
311 Natural Resources Drive
Clemson, SC 29631
Region II
Counties: York, Lancaster, Chester, Fairfield, Kershaw, Lee, Chesterfield, Marlboro, Darlington, Dillon, Florence, Marion, and Williamsburg
Robert Stroud
843-661-4767
Fax: 843-661-4717
295 S. Evander Drive
Florence, SC 29506
Region III
Counties: Richland, Lexington, Newberry, Saluda, Orangeburg, Calhoun, Aiken, Barnwell, Sumter, Bamberg, Allendale, and Clarendon
(Lake Murray)
Jason Bettinger
803-353-8232
1921 Vanboklen Road
Eastover, SC 29044
Region IV
Counties: Georgetown, Berkeley, Dorchester, Charleston, Hampton, Jasper, Colleton, Beaufort, and Horry
(Lakes Marion and Moultrie)
Levi Kaczka
843-749-1366
Dennis Wildlife Center
305 Black Oak Road
Bonneau, SC 29431