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July 1, 2026
HomeFishing Hotspots

Fishing Hotspots

Warm weather in late February can send Jordan Lake’s largemouth bass into shallower water, and they won’t often leave before spawning a month or so later.
Bass Fishing

Jordan Lake bass ready for big move to shallow water

Dusty Wilson

Jordan Lake’s bass fishing in March depends a lot on weather conditions. But no matter the temperature, anglers can catch fish if they know how to properly select the right lures. […]

Guide Keith Wray said Kerr Lake crappie will move to flats near the mouths of creeks in March, before the spawn gets rolling.
Crappie/Bream

Higher lake levels not slowing Kerr Lake crappie bite

Tony Garitta

Kerr Lake has seen a lot of heavy rain since last summer, but the crappie bite has been going strong throughout the month of March. […]

Guide Steve Pietrykowski catches Lake Hartwell crappie in March by being ready to change tactics and where he fishes.
Crappie/Bream

Long-line or brush: March tactics for slabs at Lake Hartwell vary

Pat Robertson

Docks, brush piles, or long-lining: Lake Hartwell crappie anglers will find fish in a variety of spots, and it all depends on how stable the weather is. […]

Guide Rodger Taylor works from the mouth of creeks into backwaters looking for Lake Wateree’s blue catfish in February.
Catfish

Wateree blue catfish moving back and forth in creeks this month

Pat Robertson

Tips for February catfish fishing at South Carolina’s Lake Wateree. […]

Guide James McManus said smallmouth bass on Fontana Lake will begin to stir in February on points with rock or gravel.
Bass Fishing

Big smallmouths are ready to feed up on Fontana Lake

Tony Garitta

Fishermen on North Carolina’s Fontana Lake have a great chance of catching their biggest smallmouth bass ever. […]

The marshes south and east of Georgetown, S.C, are full of schooling reds through the winter.
Fishing Hotspots

Georgetown reds have plenty of places to roam in winter

Jeff Burleson

Anglers can find redfish in large schools in the Georgetown, S.C. area in February, and the fish are willing to bite, especially at high tide. Live bait is a great choice, but soft plastics will also work well on most days. […]

Tar River shad
Fishing Hotspots

Tar River shad run cranks up in February

Craig Holt

Shad fishing in eastern North Carolina is in full swing during February, and the Tar River and its tributaries are great spots to catch your share of hickory shad as well as American shad. […]

Warm, shallow waters in three bays between Fort Fisher and Bald Head Island are popular winter spots for redfish.
Fishing Hotspots

Winter redfish are biting in Fort Fisher bays

Jerry Dilsaver

The bays around Fort Fisher are perfect spots for winter redfish. It’s a great place for anglers to target because the water is shallow, warms quickly, and offers safe haven for gamefish. […]

Guide Chip Hamilton looks for Lake Hartwell’s striped bass this month in the upper end of the lake.
Fishing Hotspots

Lake Hartwell stripers can be fooled several different ways

Pat Robertson

During February, the striper fishing on Lake Hartwell can be unpredictable, thanks to the weather. But following these tips can help you catch your share. […]

Catfish

Think in reverse for Lake Wylie catfish action

Tony Garitta

Rodger Taylor catches plenty of big blue catfish on Lake Wylie during the winter months, and he does it by thinking the opposite of what many other anglers do. […]

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