Fishing Hotspots
Swift water stripers
In March, stripers run up the Wateree River to spawn, and they slam topwater lures all month long. […]
Freshwater Fishing
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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. […]
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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. […]
Catfish
Wateree River’s wintertime cats
Partially submerged trees are the key to catching winter catfish on the Wateree River. […]
Crappie/Bream
Badin Lake crappie catching
Catch Badin Lake’s slabs with precision casting while using Live Scope technology. […]
Newsletters
Santee striper fishing report – mid February
The striper bite has remained hot throughout this year’s winter as we move into the second half of February. […]
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Essential tips for kayak fishing
Kayak anglers will have more success if they keep these essential tips in mind. […]