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August 31, 2026

Striped bass populations in North Carolina’s coastal rivers and sounds have had their ups and downs for hundreds of years.

Tarheel State striped bass have suffered boom/bust cycles

Craig Holt

Nobody in North Carolina is old enough to remember the glory days of coastal striped- bass fishing in this state. […]

December on this big reservoir offers a shot at a number of different species.

Lake of the Month: Lake Hartwell

Phillip Gentry

Several years ago, Bill Plumley of Greer, had a decision to make. He planned to retire and start a fishing guide service, and the question was, “ Where?” […]

Striper fisherman Jerry Hill of Lexington said the bite at High Rock has really taken off around creek mouths.

Cold weather kicks off striper bite at High Rock

Craig Holt

Striped bass fishing has been sporadic at High Rock this fall, much like the naughty little girl — when she’s bad, she’s been very, very bad but when she’s good, she’s been very, very good. […]

Dan Tanner, Dan Floyd and guide Don Drose show off some nice stripers caught on a trip to Lake Marion. These fish were among around 100 caught before noon.

Cooler weather puts Lake Marion stripers on the feed

Terry Madewell

Catching big numbers of stripers at Lake Marion has been the norm for guides and most experienced striper fishermen, but catching keep-sized fish has been an issue. […]

John H. Kerr Reservoir produces lively catfishing for anglers even in winter.

Cooler weather has catfish action cranking up on Kerr Lake

Craig Holt

Anglers looking to catch magnum-sized freshwater fish should think about visiting John H. Kerr Reservoir (aka Buggs Island) for blue and flathead catfish. […]

Santee guide Steve English said few anglers try to distinguish between black and white crappie, but whichever fish you choose, the cooler weather has more and bigger crappie coming over the side of the boat.

Crappie fishing at Santee Cooper is all black and white

Phillip Gentry

Because the habits of black and white crappie in the Santee Cooper lakes are so similar, few fishermen give much thought to trying to distinguish between the two species, much less trying to catch one fish more than the other. […]

An ancient fish weir on the Tuckasegee River, built by Native Americans, destroyed by flood in 1940 and rebuilt, is a marker of the beauty of the country before it was settled by Europeans.

Time travel: weir wonder

Robert Satterwhite

I fantasize about time travel, being able to go back in the time before Europeans came to this country, when it was populated by indigenous people, when forests were full, game was abundant and streams were clean and full of fish. […]

Even though November is a transition month for crappie, you can still load a cooler on the Santee Cooper lakes.

The choice is yours

Terry Madewell

November is a favorite month for local outdoorsmen around the Santee Cooper lakes because of the great diversity of excellent fishing and hunting opportunities. […]

Guide William Sasser says the water at Clarks Hill has completed the annual fall turnover and striped bass anglers are back in business.

Clarks Hill stripers, hybrids back on their feed

Phillip Gentry

Ever been driving in the mountains listening to your favorite song on the radio when you round a bend and go into a tunnel? […]

Striped bass are active now in the waters of the western Pamlico River, especially near Washington.

Striper action great in western Pamlico River

Craig Holt

Striped bass are active and feeding in the western Pamlico River. […]

ZEISS Terra ED Binoculars

Hunting

The ZEISS Terra ED binoculars combine high-quality optics and ease of use into a compact design that’s perfect for sportsmen. […]

Van Staal VR II Series Reel

Inshore Fishing

Fully sealed and smooth as silk, the Van Staal VR II Series spinning reel offers inshore anglers refined power and versatility. […]

SC anglers arrested with 15 flounder over the limit

Flounder

Four anglers were arrested by SCDNR officers in Georgetown County, SC on Aug. 7, 2026 for numerous alleged fishing violations. […]

David Ashman catches new NC state record cubera snapper

Newsletters

David Ashman of Mohnton, PA caught North Carolina’s new state record cubera snapper, an 85-pound fish on July 31, 2026. […]

Wilmington angler catches new NC state record yellowfin grouper

Grouper

John Theodorakis of Wilmington, NC caught the new NC state record yellowfin grouper while fishing about 45 miles out of Carolina Beach. […]