Freshwater Fishing Archives - Page 106 of 290

May 5, 2026

Wylie flatheads perk up in the heat

Fishing at night for flathead catfish on Lake Wylie is a great way to beat the heat and the summer crowds while reeling in some quality cats. […]

While jug fishing with Scott Forbes and Travis Horne on the Pee Dee River in North Carolina, James Crider caught this huge blue catfish.

Jugging produces huge catfish for Pee Dee River angler

Brian Cope

Catfish are popular species to fish for in the Carolinas, and anglers catch them with a variety of baits, techniques, and gear. Rods and reels are the most popular method, but it’s not the only way to put a hook in Mr. Whiskers. […]

Sacking Santee’s bedding bluegills

Jeff Burleson

The Carolinas are blessed with numerous lakes, rivers and a spectacular coast packed with seemingly endless opportunities to wet a hook, but as far as fishing opportunities, it’s usually the big red drum, doormat flounder, chunky largemouth bass and hefty striped bass that bring anglers out of hiding. […]

Big stringers of catfish are commonplace on Lake Monticello during the summer for anglers who free-line a variety of baits.

Free-line for catfish on Lake Monticello summer days

Pat Robertson

There is one way to just about guarantee putting catfish in the boat during July and August on South Carolina’s Lake Monticello, according to guide William Attaway of Pomaria, S.C. […]

High Rock Lake is full of channel catfish weighing 3 to 4 pounds, with a few bigger specimens showing up on occasion.

Channel catfish: Take a stroll

Tony Garitta

Maynard Edwards, a retired fishing guide from Lexington, N.C, was known for “strolling” — aka slow-trolling — for channel catfish on High Rock Lake. He said most fishermen can enhance their catches by taking a piscatorial stroll. […]

Do big blue cats bite during the summer? Guide Zakk Royce caught this 102-pound Lake Gaston monster in July 2017.

Big Gaston blues will be plenty hungry in July after spawning

Dusty Wilson

While many fish species lay low when summer temperatures skyrocket, blue catfish will be turning up the heat themselves. […]

A young angler works a section of the Tuckasegee River in Jackson County, one of North Carolina’s most-popular delayed-harvest trout streams.

Delayed harvest: Trout for everyone

Robert Satterwhite

Beginning May 15 in South Carolina and June 2 in North Carolina, anglers will be able to keep their catches in delayed-harvest trout waters, up to five trout per day in South Carolina and seven in North Carolina, with no bait or lure restrictions. […]

Catfish bite on Santee year-round, but in June, it can be extra special.

Santee in June: Catfish central

Terry Madewell

Catfish are typically on a strong bite year-round at Santee Cooper, but June offers opportunities to be highly productive in a number of different ways. With the warming water, it’s an excellent time to pursue all of the “big three”catfish species: blue, flathead and channel.

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Live minnows are extremely productive baits when crappie are in deeper water, and dying them brighter colors often draws even more strikes.

Bait dynamics for crappie

Jeff Burleson

Golden shiners are deadly baits for crappie, but sometimes the fish would rather eat a green minnow than a natural-colored one. So don’t be afraid to dye your minnows when searching for slabs. […]

Let LED’s light up your night

Terry Madewell

Not all lights for after-dark fishing are created equal, and variables such as style, color and brightness require choices. Rango Plemmons has been fishing for crappie at night since 1970 and has seen a thing or two about lights. […]