Experience You Can Trust

At Hickory Hill Aquaculture, we don’t just deliver fish; we deliver results. With over 40 years of experience in fisheries biology and aquaculture, we help private pond owners, HOAs, and plantation managers maximize their recreational fishing opportunities and maintain aesthetically pleasing and productive aquatic ecosystems.

Our Core Services

  • Fish Stocking: Provide high-quality gamefish, baitfish, and biological control for nuisance aquatic species management.
  • Pond Management: Science-based recommendations for species composition and stocking rates.
  • Aquatic Weed Control: Effective, biological solutions including Grass Carp and locally raised Blue Tilapia.

The Hickory Hill Difference

Providers often import tilapia from other states. Our Blue Tilapia are raised right here in our Moncks Corner hatchery. We provide individualized stocking plans catered to the specific vision and goals of each client.

Serving the Lowcountry from Moncks Corner

Founded in 2015 by Forrest Sessions, Hickory Hill Aquaculture is the culmination of a lifelong passion for fisheries science. Based in Moncks Corner, SC, we serve a diverse range of clients—from government agencies and plantation managers to community HOAs and private landowners.

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Rooted in Science. Dedicated to Service.

Hickory Hill Aquaculture

Meet Forrest Sessions

Forrest isn't just a business owner; he is a career fisheries biologist with deep roots in South Carolina’s natural resources.

  • Education: B.S. in Fisheries Biology (Colorado State University); M.A.E. (The Citadel).
  • Professional Background: 33 years with the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR).
  • Giving Back: Forrest has volunteered his time since 1995 to teach fisheries classes at Camp Wildwood and serves as a guest lecturer for the University of South Carolina’s aquaculture class.

Why Choose Us?

We are a Licensed Aquaculturist with the SCDNR, authorized to stock gamefish, baitfish, and non-indigenous species like Grass Carp and Tilapia. When you work with us, you aren't just buying fish—you are gaining access to decades of biological expertise.

We take pride in our "sustainable difference": using proven biological practices to ensure your pond thrives for years to come.

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Testimonials

“As an owner of a lake management company, I take care of hundreds of ponds for multiple gold courses and HOA’s.  I have worked with Forrest for well over ten years and have purchased thousands of fish from him.  I have always received quality service and quality fish.  Forrest is also very knowledgeable and has always been very helpful with any questions I’ve had.  I would highly recommend him.” 

Steve Sprunger

Low Country Aquatics LLC

“I have been doing business with Forest Sessions at Hickory Hill Aquaculture for 4 years. He delivers 3500 Tilapia each year to our plant without fail. His deliveries are on time and the quality of his product is excellent. I am extremely pleased with him and his companyand I would highly recommend their services!”

Paul Fodor

Georgetown Wastewater Treatment Plant

“At Aquatic Weed Management”, we rely heavily on Hickory Hill Aquaculture.  They provide us with a superior product every time, cutting our chemical usage dramatically.”

Kevin Davis

Aquatic Weed Management