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August 26, 2026

Santeetlah, Fontana, Glenville, Bear and Nantahala are among western N.C.’s top walleye lakes.

Sweet Fish of Spring

Jim Casada

The late Luther Turpin was widely and rightly hailed as the guru of Fontana Lake smallmouth. […]

N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission and N.C. Division of Marine Fisheries biologists tag a striped bass to gain information that will help with future management of the species.

2007 Striped Bass Season for Roanoke River Opens March 1

From News Reports

RALEIGH, N.C. — Under a new harvest management approach by the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission, the entire Roanoke River will open to striped bass harvest from March 1 through April 30. […]

Cover: March 2007 (SC) – Freshwater

South Carolina Sportsman

Follow this guide to have the bass-fishing trip of your life this month on Santee-Cooper. […]

Ned Connelly nets an American or white shad at Lock and Dam. No. 1. Now he has catfish bait that’ll work well.

Cape Fear’s No. 1 Spot

Mike Marsh

Jackie Blanchard made a half-circle into the parking lot at the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers boating-and-picnic area at Lock and Dam No. 1 at King’s Bluff in Bladen County. […]

One of the best lures for bass at rip rap during sunny days is a spinnerbait. The sun warms rocks and brings bass from the depths, looking for a meal of gizzard or threadfin shad.

Coach Dog

Craig Holt

Thermometers in central North Carolina showed 17 degrees at 9 a.m. at the Ebenezer Road Recreation Area last February when Andre Powell backed his boat trailer toward Jordan Lake’s dark waters. […]

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

Hidden Helton

Tim Mead

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”. […]

Sneaking In

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Hannah Haynes Johnson of Dobson, NC killed an 8-point buck in Surry County, NC on Aug. 23, 2026. […]

SEVEN IN HEAVEN!

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Cayson Shannon of Summerville, SC killed an 8-point buck in Colleton County, SC on Aug. 22, 2026. […]

Michael Reinhardt kills velvet 15-point buck in Surry County

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Micheal Reinhardt of Dobson, NC killed a 15-point buck in Surry County, NC on Aug. 22, 2026. […]

9-point, full velvet beautiful late-summer buck

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Jordan Spears of Tobaccoville, NC killed a 9-point buck in Stokes County, NC on Aug. 22, 2026. […]

5th time’s the charm

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Dallas Johnson of Salley, SC killed a 12-point buck in Aiken County, SC on Aug. 22, 2026. […]