Catfish
Florence angler catches new SC state record flathead
Joseph Driggers of Florence, SC caught the new South Carolina state record flathead catfish on June 10, 2026. […]
Freshwater Fishing
Catfish
Beat the spawn with the Monticello blues
Lake Monticello is a unique lake near the middle of the state with a strong reputation for producing catfish of all sizes. […]
Bass Fishing
Fly rods, farm ponds and fire ants
If you are reading this fly fishing story and expecting a big fish to be caught near the end, you should find another story. […]
Bass
Pondering a pond
Anglers have several theories on what differentiates a lake from a pond. When it comes to fishing, ponds can be plenty good. […]
Mountain Trout
NC’s 2026 Delayed Harvest season opens June 6
The NCWRC will open 30 trout streams and two lakes classified as Delayed Harvest to trout harvest on June 6. […]
Fishing Hotspots
Santee Cooper fishing report – early June
The hot bite in Santee Cooper Country right now is for stripers, but the season will close on June 15. […]
Bass
Lake Tillery fishing report – May 2026
Lake Tillery in North Carolina really comes into its own during the month of May, thanks to warming water temperatures and longer daylight. […]
Fishing Hotspots
May is time for trout at Lake Jocassee
In May, Lake Jocassee becomes a focal point for trout anglers seeking both consistency and trophy potential. It is usually one of the most productive periods of the year. […]
Features
Thump up the stripers
The striper bite is still going strong this month on the Santee Cooper lakes, and anglers can catch them with multiple methods. […]
Bass
Santee Cooper gives up 113 pounds, 12 ounces to Bassmaster Elite winner
Chris Johnston won the Yokohama Tire Bassmaster Elite at Santee Cooper Lakes by catching a 4-day total of 113 pounds, 12 ounces. […]