Freshwater Fishing Archives - Page 275 of 292

July 17, 2026

Tom Mundy started building custom crappie rods because he wanted an ultra-sensitive touch, especially for winter fishing.

Hot Time with Cold Slabs

Just because Lake Murray’s crappie are entering their winter pattern this month doesn’t mean you can load the livewell like it was April. […]

Because of increased turbidity and lower survival rates downstream of the dredging by the town of North Wilksboro, trout stockings in the Reddies River have been postponed until the dredging is completed.

WRC Postpones Trout Stocking for Reddies River

From News Reports

RALEIGH, N.C. – The North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission has postponed the November delayed-harvest trout stocking for Reddies River in Wilkes County. […]

This walleye, which current reports indicate may not be safe to eat, was caught at Fontana Reservoir.

Mercury problem for walleyes

Robert Satterwhite

Walleye long have been one of the most-prized fish to eat in mountain lakes. […]

A hatchery in top working order is neccessary for a healthy trout population in South Carolina.

Saluda River TU Donation Helps Walhalla Hatchery

From News Reports

A recent donation to the Walhalla State Fish Hatchery by Trout Unlimited’s Saluda River Chapter should bring much-needed assistance to the staff and occupants (fish) of the hatchery.
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This big brook trout was caught with a red worm in the hatchery-supported waters of the Tuckasegee River in Jackson County.

Worm your way into trout’s mouth

Robert Satterwhite

I am a fly fisher but not an elitist fly fisher because once in a while, I’ll fish with worms — without reservations and without guilt. […]

This 35-pound Lake Wylie flathead catfish hit a piece of cut bream for guide Chris Nichols.

Wylie starting to spit out big flatheads

Dan Kibler

Guide Chris Nichols has never known Lake Wylie to be a great lake for flathead catfish – at least not until this summer.
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Sean Vanderburg with his new state record 1-pound, 14-ounce green sunfish.

Angler Lands 1-Pound, 14-Ounce State Record Green Sunfish

From News Reports

RALEIGH, N.C. (Aug. 29) – Another freshwater fish state record has been broken — this time by Wake County angler Sean Vanderburg, who caught a 1-pound, 14-ounce green sunfish from a private pond in Caswell County on July 27.
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Anglers should always wet their hands before they come in contact with a trout because dry hands can remove a trout’s protective slime coating.

Techniques for catch-and-release

Robert Satterwhite

Delayed-harvest streams revert to catch-and-release rules October 1 with two streams joining the popular fishing program, bringing the total of delayed-harvest streams to 20 in 14 western counties. […]

David Hayes holds his state-record breaking channel catfish while his granddaughter Alyssa, 3, holds the Barbie Rod and Reel combo that he used to reel in the fish.

Angler Reels in State Record Fish on Barbie Doll Rod and Reel

From News Reports

RALEIGH, N.C. (Aug. 20) – It’s David Hayes’ story and he’s sticking with it. The Wilkes County angler used his granddaughter’s Barbie Doll rod-and-reel combo — all 2 ½ feet of it — to reel in a new state record channel catfish that measured 2 inches longer than the fishing pole.
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