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August 26, 2026

The author used a topwater lure to catch this big bass from a lily pad bed at Lake Phelps.

Paradise at Phelps

If you don’t live in the northeastern part of North Carolina, Washington County’s Lake Phelps may seem to be a long ride just to go fishing. […]

Two years ago, N.C. anglers had no trouble landing striped bass in the ocean from December through February. Often N.C. boats would reach a limit of striped bass within 30 minutes. During 2007, some N.C. boats headed to Chesapeake Bay to find the fish.

Bugged by Stripers

Bob Goldstein

Theories are rampant as to what caused a major decline in N.C.’s winter striped bass fishery. North Carolina Sportsman asks some experts in this story. […]

Watts, a retired Cape Fear River pilot, discovered White Lake’s fine perch fishing last year while checking out nearby Bladen Lakes State Forest Game Land.

Jerking Perch

Mike Marsh

It’s no small wonder White Lake is one of the state’s most popular tourist and pleasure boating destinations. […]

Cover: June 2007 (SC) – Freshwater

South Carolina Sportsman

June’s an underrated month for bass fishing. Find out why in this issue. […]

The beautifully colored brook trout is among the most highly prized coldwater fish in the Southern Appalachians.

Bolstering the beloved brookie

Richard Bernabe

The brook trout is one of the most beloved fish for American anglers. […]

Catfish grabbers are sure to attract attention when they haul a big catfish out around a public boat landing.

Hand-to-Hand Combat

Phillip Gentry

Mark Powers was standing waist deep in the warming waters of Lake Thurmond, discussing big catfish. […]

John Davinson, of Clayton with his state record 16-pound channel catfish.

Clayton Fisherman Sets Channel Catfish State Record

From News Reports

RALEIGH, N.C. – After dropping the minimum weight requirement on the channel catfish state record category earlier this year, the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission announced May 15 that John Davinson has reeled in the new state record with his catch of a 16-pound channel catfish from the Roanoke River. […]

Catfish action good on Lake Moultrie

Dan Kibler

Catfish on the Santee Cooper reservoirs are starting to make their way toward the deeper waters where they’ll spend the summer, but guide Spencer Edmonds of Eutawville said they’re not quite there yet. […]

Roanoke River anglers will get a longer opportunity to catch stripers as the “keeper” season has been extended through May 6.

2007 Roanoke River striper season extended

From News Reports

The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission announced April 25 the season for harvesting striped bass by hook and line in the Roanoke River Striped Bass Management Area will be extended until 11:59 p.m. May 6. […]