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June 26, 2015DNR courtesy boating inspections for July 4 holiday
In an effort to keep state waterways safe during the upcoming July 4th holiday, the S.C. Department of Natural Resources Law Enforcement Division will again be conducting courtesy safety inspections at some public boat landings.
S.C. Department of Natural Resources (DNR) boating safety and enforcement officers will perform a quick, but thorough, inspection for items such as required safety equipment and proper boat and motor registration. Those who are not in compliance with safety regulations or registration requirements will not be ticketed during the complimentary inspections. Instead, they will be given an opportunity to correct the problem before they launch their boat. DNR
officers will also be available to answer questions and give boaters tips on how to stay safe on the water.
To report boating violations such as reckless operation or an intoxicated boat operator, call the DNR toll-free, 24-hour hotline at 1-800-922-5431. For a copy of South Carolina's boating regulations, to find out about local boating safety courses or to obtain a free float plan form contact the DNR Boating Safety Office at 1-800-277-4301.
Also note, the South Carolina General Assembly has designated July 4th as Free Fishing Day. All South Carolina residents may fish free in freshwater on July 4 without a recreational license. All fishing regulations, such as bag and size limits and gear restrictions remain in place.
July 3
Alex Harvin - Lake Marion - 10 a.m. to 12 noon - Clarendon Co.
Billy Dreher Island - Lake Murray - 10 a.m. to 12 noon - Newberry Co.
Dorn Landing - Lake Thurmond - 10 a.m. to 12 noon - McCormick Co.
Galivants Ferry Landing - Little Pee Dee - 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. - Marion Co.
Lake Murray Dam - Lake Murray - 10 a.m. to 12 noon - Lexington Co.
Riverfork Forks Boat Ramp - Lake Hartwell - 10 a.m. to 12 noon - Anderson Co.
South Cove Park - Lake Keowee - 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. - Oconee Co.
Twelve Mile Park - Lake Hartwell - 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. - Pickens Co.
July 4
Alex Harvin - Lake Marion - 10 a.m. to 12 noon - Clarendon Co.
Billy Dreher Island - Lake Murray - 10 a.m. to 12 noon - Newberry Co.
Carroll A. Campbell Landing - Sampit River - 10 a.m. to 12 noon - Georgetown Co.
Cypress Gardens Landing (Dunham Creek) - Dunham Creek - 10 a.m. to 12 noon - Berkeley Co.
Easterling Landing - Lake Robinson - 9 a.m. to 12 noon - Darlington Co.
Herbert H. Jessen Landing - Ashley River - 10 a.m. to 12 noon - Dorchester Co.
Isle of Palms Landing - Morgan Creek - 10 a.m. to 12 noon - Charleston Co.
Johnny Causey Landing - ICW at Little River - 10 a.m. to 12 noon - Horry Co.
Lake Murray Dam - Lake Murray - 10 a.m. to 12 noon - Lexington Co.
Lake Wateree Clearwater Cove Landing - 10 a.m. to 12 noon - Kershaw Co.
Lemon Island Landing (Edgar Glenn) - Chechesse River - 10 a.m. to 12 noon - Beaufort Co.
Riverfork Public Landing - Lake Greenwood - 10 a.m. to 12 noon - Laurens Co.
Scotts Ferry - Lake Thurmond - 10 a.m. to 12 noon - McCormick Co.
Wappoo Cut Landing - ICW south of Charleston Harbor - 10 a.m. to 12 noon - Charleston Co.
July 5
Battery Creek Landing (Parris Island) - Battery Creek - 10 a.m. to 12 noon - Beaufort Co.
Buster Boyd Landing - Lake Wylie - 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. - York Co.
Conway Marina Landing - Waccamaw River - 10 a.m. to 12 noon - Horry Co.
Edisto River - T. Coke Weeks Landing - 10 a.m. to 12 noon - Dorchester Co.
George Garris Landing - ICW in Awendaw - 10 a.m. to 12 noon - Charleston Co.
Greenwood State Park - Lake Greenwood - 10 a.m. to 12 noon - Greenwood Co.
Lake Bowen - Main Ramp - 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. - Spartanburg Co.
Lake Wateree State Park Landing - Lake Wateree - 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. - Fairfield Co.
Leeds Avenue Landing (County Farm) - Ashley River - 10 a.m. to 12 noon - Charleston Co.
River Forks Boat Ramp - Lake Hartwell - 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. - Anderson Co.
Wacca Wache Landing - ICW on Waccamaw River 10 a.m. to 12 noon - Georgetown Co.
William Dennis Landing - Tail Race Canal - 10 a.m. to 12 noon - Berkeley Co.
July 11
Allison Creek Landing - Lake Wylie - 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. - York Co.
July 18
Sands Landing (Port Royal) - Port Royal Sound - 10 a.m. to 12 noon - Beaufort Co.
July 19
Ebenezer Park Landing - Lake Wylie - 10 a.m. to 12 noon - York Co.
July 25
Parris Island Landing (Battery Ck. Landing) - Battery Creek - 10 a.m. to 12 noon - Beaufort Co.
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- S.C. weekly tidetable
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