Striper
2019 Roanoke River striped bass season starts March 1
The Roanoke River Management Area’s harvest season for striped bass begins on March 1 and runs through April 30, 2019. […]
Freshwater Fishing
Catfish
Wateree blue catfish moving back and forth in creeks this month
Tips for February catfish fishing at South Carolina’s Lake Wateree. […]
Mountain Trout
Hatchery-supported trout waters closing temporarily March 1
Western N.C.’s hatchery-supported trout waters will close from March 1 through April 6 so the NCWRC can perform stocking in preparation for 2019’s opening day. […]
Crappie/Bream
Straight-down tactics for winter crappie
When crappie go deep during extremely cold weather to find suitable water conditions, try this vertical trolling tactic. […]
Columns
Is it time yet for the big move?
February starts off cold on the Santee Cooper lakes, but as the month progresses, temperatures warm, pushing fish into an early spring pattern. […]
Fishing Hotspots
Lake Hartwell stripers can be fooled several different ways
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
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. […]
Columns
Shad fishing makes February great
Anglers in the Carolinas look forward to spring fishing, but February is also a great month, especially for anglers who fish for shad. […]
Crappie/Bream
Falls Lake crappie will move shallow in warm-weather spells
Sunlight and wind direction will push crappie on Falls Lake shallow this time of year, but many anglers don’t think to look for them in such shallow water this early in the season. […]
Columns
Cataloochee Creek is a real keeper
Few places exist where you can fish for trout with elk looking over your shoulder, and few streams in western North Carolina contain more brook trout than rainbows or brown trout. Cataloochee Creek in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park is such a place. […]