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May 8, 2026
HomeFishingFreshwater Fishing

Freshwater Fishing

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Young NC angler lands 60-pound blue cat from Lake Wateree

Phillip Gentry

An “horrible day of fishing” is how Dieter Melhorn of Cramerton, N.C., described a New Year’s Day catfishing trip to Lake Wateree. During the outing, he and his 8-year-old son, Gracen, only got six bites. […]

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Cover: January 2015 (NC) – Freshwater

North Carolina Sportsman

Hit the water this month for great bass fishing on Lake Hyco and schooling redfish action near Sneads Ferry. […]

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Catfish

Six keys to catching big winter blue cats in South Carolina lakes

Terry Madewell

Follow these tips from some S.C. catfish guides and you’ll catch plenty of winter blue catfish. […]

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Gill lice found in brook trout in Cullasaja River headwaters streams

NCWRC Release

Fisheries biologists with the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission are asking for anglers’ assistance after gill lice were found on brook trout in several headwater streams of the Cullasaja River in Macon County.  […]

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Mountain Trout

Don’t forget winter trout fishing in the mountains, where cold means hot

Craig Holt

Anglers who want to catch some of the biggest mountain trout they’ll ever see in the Carolinas should fish throughout the winter months. […]

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SCDNR makes huge trout stocking in Saluda River near Columbia

SCDNR News Release

The S.C. Department of Natural Resources stocked approximately 18,400 rainbow and brown trout into the lower Saluda River near Columbia on Dec. 16 using a helicopter and a specialized lift bucket. […]

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Take these six tips and catch more winter crappie

Terry Madewell

Crappie fishing is extremely popular in the Carolinas, and what better way to spend the cold months than catching slab crappie.  […]

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Crappie/Bream

Here are six super tips on catching winter crappie

Terry Madewell

Catch your share of winter crappie with these tips from a couple of pro anglers. […]

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Bass Fishing

Downsize baits for better winter results on bass, stripers

Tony Garitta

Whether you fish for striped bass or largemouth bass during the winter, most guides and experienced anglers suggest downsizing your fishing lures for more strikes.

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Freshwater Fishing

Hooray for the holidays! The fish are biting!

Terry Madewell

The rapid cooling of the water temperature in December is not a problem for several species of fish on the Santee Cooper lakes. In fact, some guides say it actually does wonders to improve the fishing. […]

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