Catfish
Dial up South Carolina’s river monsters
The Wateree and Congaree rivers offer miles and miles of opportunities for fishermen to do battle with big catfish and striped bass, especially in late spring. […]
Freshwater Fishing
Freshwater Fishing
Section of Jocassee Gorges road closed due to landslides
Landslides have caused the SCDNR to close a 3-mile section of Horsepasture Rd. in Pickens County. The road leads to the popular Jocassee Gorges area used by many outdoorsmen. […]
Bass Fishing
Educational Fishing Trail at Lake Reidsville now open
The Educational Fishing Trail at Lake Reidsville recently opened in Rockingham County, N.C. It is the fourth educational trail in the state. […]
Catfish
Young angler catches 105-pound catfish at Kerr Lake
A youth angler on Kerr Lake caught the fish of a lifetime on April 20, 2019 when a giant blue catfish bit his tiny piece of cut bait while he was fishing with his dad and twin brother. The fish weighed 105 pounds. […]
Columns
Brown trout — kings of the trout world
Brown trout aren’t native to the Carolinas, but they thrive throughout certain waters in both states. Anglers shouldn’t be afraid to upsize their lure offerings when targeting browns. […]
Freshwater Fishing
Waccamaw River angler catches giant carp
While bass fishing with a crankbait on the Waccamaw River, Roddy Cross of Murrells Inlet caught a 60+ pound carp on April 17, 2019. […]
Bass Fishing
Target Santee’s April triumverate
If it swims, it’s biting right now on the Santee Cooper lakes. […]
Striper
Wateree River stripers are burning up the topwater
It’s time to hit the Wateree River stripers for one of the hottest topwater bites you’ll ever experience. […]
Catfish
Catch the spring wave for Lake Monticello’s big catfish
During the spring, Lake Monticello’s catfish move in groups, so it’s important for anglers to take advantage of every opportunity when a swarm comes through. […]
Crappie/Bream
Lake Wateree bream: Look for deeper holes in April
The trick to catching early spring bluegill on Lake Wateree is to probe deep holes with nightcrawlers. […]