Freshwater Fishing Archives - Page 285 of 290

May 2, 2026

Trout species stocked at Helton Creek include 40 percent rainbows, 40 percent brook trout and 20 percent brown trout.

Hidden Helton

Helton Creek, nestled in the hills of Ashe County, cheek-by-jowl with Virginia, is a jewel of the North Carolina Wildlife Resources delayed-harvest trout program. […]

One of the two leaders for a double-hook rig is tied to a No. 2 red hook. Sprouse said he believes he gets more bites when he uses a “bleeding” hook.

Tight Line on Slabs

Tony Garitta

The rod tip of the 16-foot crappie pole began quivering in the cold February air. With a sweep of the rod, Tom Sprouse of Advance quickly brought another chunky crappie aboard his boat. […]

Some of the spotted bass caught at Lake Keowee can rival largemouth bass in size. The interesting aspect is a spot of this size can make an angler believe he’s hooked into a 10-pound largemouth.

Hot Honey Holes

Phillip Gentry

The weather outside is cold during February, no doubt about that. […]

Shoot docks for Wylie crappie

Scott Keepfer

While many outdoorsmen are busy shooting ducks this time of year, Capt. Jerry Neeley busies himself by “shooting docks.” […]

Daniel Stotts, of Browns Summit, with his 22 pounds, 12 ounces state record freshwater drum, caught in Kerr Lake on November 27.

Kerr Lake Yields Yet Another Record Freshwater Drum

From News Reports

RALEIGH, N.C. – When it comes to catching really big freshwater drum, Kerr Lake is gaining a reputation as “The place to be”. […]

After having it weighed on certified scales and verified by a WRC Biologist, Eric Fincher released this state record 89 pound blue catfish back into Badin Lake.

New State Record Blue Catfish Caught – And Released

From News Reports

RALEIGH, N.C. – There’s a monster blue catfish out there in Badin Lake and he is surviving to get even larger.
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Woody Ford lands a nice rainbow trout from the lower Saluda River near Columbia.

Warm Up to Trout

Richard Bernabe

It’s easy to love fly fishing for trout in the spring and summer. […]

DNR gives anglers trout for the holidays

Scott Keepfer

Why not enjoy a little trout fishing during the holidays? The opportunity is readily accessible in Upstate South Carolina thanks to a winter trout-stocking program conducted by the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources (DNR) in several small mountain waters. […]

Winter is the time anglers need to wear layers of clothing when fishing for muskies at the French Broad River. Gloves are also a good idea.

French Broad Waterwolf

Tim Mead

A large, brown torpedo appeared under the bow of the small john boat, then sank slowly toward the stern. […]

Largemouth bass have been reduced to 11 percent of the Lake Keowee population.

A Current Affair

Dan Kibler

The water needs to move. It doesn’t matter which way, as long as there’s a strong current carrying it in one direction or the other, and it doesn’t hurt if there’s a nice breeze blowing, even one hard enough to dot the surface of Lake Keowee with whitecaps. […]