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June 17, 2026

Student archers from Pomaria Middle School in S.C. (blue shirts) along with fellow competitors from other states, show their intensity at the NASP World Tournament in Myrtle Beach.

Local archers finish 2nd, 3rd, in NASP World Tournament

The S.C. Department of Natural Resources and the city of Myrtle Beach recently played host to more than 4,000 youth archers from the United States, Canada and Mongolia, along with their parents, coaches and supporters, at the National Archery in Schools Program’s (NASP) 2016 World Tournament and World IBO 3-D Challenge. […]

Capt. Rob Bennett loves fishing for blacktip sharks behind shrimp boats during the summer.

Shark fishing, lowcountry style

Brian Cope

It’s not uncommon to feel disappointment when catching a shark by accident while targeting another species, but when specifically fishing for big sharks, it’s a rush like none other. […]

Wylie flatheads thrive after dark

Pat Robertson

Flathead catfish in Lake Wylie are growing in both numbers and size, and in the middle of summer, the best time to fish for these monsters is well after dark for three good reasons, according to guide Rodger Taylor of Rock Hill.

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Jordan Lake has plenty of big bass, and thanks to the appearance of shoreline grass, they can be caught shallow around daylight.

Sweat Jordan Lake bass

Dusty Wilson

Largemouth bass can stump even the best anglers this month, but those sweating it out can still catch heavy sacks at Jordan Lake. […]

Catfish are numerous, and they will fill up a lot of coolers for High Rock Lake fishermen during the summer.

Cats roll the Rock

Tony Garitta

According to Maynard Edwards of Yadkin Lakes Guide Service, targeting catfish is a phenomenal and widely overlooked way to spend a summer day on High Rock Lake. […]

One-two Lake Gaston punch

Dan Kibler

One thing that gets bass and bass fishermen at least a little bit excited about summer is shade, and that’s why former bass pro Marty Stone of Fayetteville lists Lake Gaston as one of his favorite hot-weather lakes.

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Sailfish push into nearshore waters off the east side of Cape Fear every July.

Hit Cape Fear this month for a shot at sailfish

Jerry Dilsaver

All billfish are special, but sailfish are the ones most likely to be encountered by fishermen other than those specifically seeking billfish. One of the best locations to catch sailfish north of Florida is in the waters around Cape Fear. Unlike blue and white marlin, sailfish readily abandon the Gulf Stream and move inshore following baitfish once the water warms above 70 degrees.

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Gus Gustafson said nice blue catfish dominate the landscape at Lake Norman once summer arrives.

Summer stirs up Lake Norman’s cats

Tony Garitta

Guide Gus Gustafson of Lake Norman Ventures said fishing for blue, flathead and channel cats heats up in July at Lake Norman. […]

The area around the mouth of the Neuse River and the western edge of the Pamlico Sound fills up with big drum as summer arrives.

Capitalize on the Neuse River and Pamlico Sound bull redfish bite

Craig Holt

July’s sizzling weather matches a torrid bite for bull red drum in the lower Neuse River and western Pamlico Sound. […]

Guide Stephen Fields takes his time this month fishing Stono River docks, which hold redfish because of the shade and structure.

Target dock reds

Brian Cope

Freshwater anglers love to chase largemouth bass around docks this time of year, and anglers targeting redfish could learn from their strategies. It’s plenty hot out, and any type of shade is a reprieve so concentrating on docks makes sense. That makes the Stono River a July hot spot. […]