Freshwater Fishing
Angler recognition programs
Carolina anglers making outstanding catches can be recognized with these programs. […]
Freshwater Fishing
Mountain Trout
NC Hatchery Supported Trout Waters open April 1
North Carolina’s Hatchery Supported Trout Waters will open on April 1, 2023. […]
Features
Springtime shad
Two Carolina rivers – the Cape Fear and the Santee – are shad hotspots during the spring. […]
Freshwater Fishing
Engel Cooler/Drybox
The Engel Cooler with Rod Holders is the perfect cooler for angler fishing from kayaks, small boats or even from shore. […]
Fishing Hotspots
Swift water stripers
In March, stripers run up the Wateree River to spawn, and they slam topwater lures all month long. […]
Columns
Paddling through the pre-spawn for bass
Follow these tips to find your share of pre-spawn bass while kayak fishing throughout the month of March. […]
Freshwater Fishing
NCWRC asks for hellbender, mudpuppy sightings
The NCWRC is asking for help from the public in identifying and reporting sightings of hellbenders and/or mudpuppies. […]
Mountain Trout
NC’s Hatchery Supported Trout Waters open April 1
The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission will open approximately 1,000 miles of Hatchery Supported Trout Waters at 7 a.m. on April 1, 2023. […]
Columns
Wilson Creek
Wilson Creek is a National Wild and Scenic River, and offers great fishing for brook, brown and rainbow trout. […]
Bass Fishing
March madness at Santee Cooper
Stripers, bass and catfish are all making major moves throughout March, and anglers can catch their share with these tips. […]