Freshwater Fishing Archives - Carolina Sportsman

July 3, 2026

“Uncle Herb” Thompson is a fisherman and handcrafted lure maker, and the two activities are linked as the core of his passion for fishing. […]

Waccamaw River bass anglers can catch their share of hot-weather bass using these four worm-fishing methods. […]

Joe Driggers of Florence, SC was fishing in 100-degree heat when he landed South Carolina’s new state record flathead catfish. […]

We recently filmed the very first episode of Carolina Sportsman TV with Jane Powell of Santee Cooper Country and co-host Capt. Joe Dennis. […]

Joseph Driggers of Florence, SC caught the new South Carolina state record flathead catfish on June 10, 2026. […]

Lake Monticello is a unique lake near the middle of the state with a strong reputation for producing catfish of all sizes. […]

If you are reading this fly fishing story and expecting a big fish to be caught near the end, you should find another story. […]

Anglers have several theories on what differentiates a lake from a pond. When it comes to fishing, ponds can be plenty good. […]

The NCWRC will open 30 trout streams and two lakes classified as Delayed Harvest to trout harvest on June 6. […]

The hot bite in Santee Cooper Country right now is for stripers, but the season will close on June 15. […]