Fishing Hotspots
Savannah River stripers, hybrids put on the feed bag in April
Spring topwater action begins this month on stripers, hybrids in Savannah River. […]
Freshwater Fishing
Freshwater
Lake Hartwell striper fishing report for early April
The striper bite is already going strong in early April, and Capt. Nathan Key of Shad Slinger Fishing Charters to expect it to get even better as the water continues to warm. […]
Newsletters
2021 Roanoke River striper season opens April 10
Roanoke River’s 2021 striped bass harvesting season will being April 10 in the lower section of the river, and April 24 on the upper section. […]
Bass Fishing
April: prime time to explore Santee Cooper lakes’ shallow water
Don’t move too far away from shallow water on the Santee Cooper lakes in April. […]
Catfish
Courtney Gregg’s 33-pound catfish
With turkey hunting season in full swing throughout South Carolina, Courtney Gregg of Claussen, S.C. said sportsmen shouldn’t forget about the water! The catfish are biting just fine, and on a recent trip, she landed
Events & Announcements
Public asked to report mudpuppy, hellbender sightings
The NCWRC is interested in mudpuppy or hellbender sightings and is asking anglers and other outdoorsmen to be on the lookout for these harmless creatures. […]
Freshwater Fishing
Body of missing dad found on Neuse River
The body of Sterling Holman was recovered from the Neuse River on Wednesday, March 31, 2021. He had been missing since March 24. […]
Catfish
How to catch catfish on mussel beds
Catch more catfish on mussel beds with these tips from Clay Henderson of Drifting Stix. […]
Freshwater Fishing
Body of missing 5-year-old angler found on Neuse River
The body of a 5-year-old angler who was missing for 6 days was recovered from the Neuse River on March 29, 2021. His dad is still missing. […]
Mountain Trout
NC Hatchery Supported Trout Waters open April 3, 2021
The NCWRC is opening the state’s Hatchery Supported Trout Waters on April 3, 2021. These waters have been closed for restocking since Feb. 28. […]