Inshore Fishing
The Neuse and its creeks have spec-tacular habitat
The Neuse River flows from Falls of the Neuse Dam near Raleigh to the Pamlico Sound. From around New Bern downstream, it becomes speck -tacular. […]
Inshore Fishing
Inshore Fishing
Coastal, joint and inland waters
North Carolina has three designations of fishing waters: Coastal Waters that are generally saltwater, Joint Waters that are generally brackish, and Inland Waters are generally considered freshwater. […]
Inshore Fishing
Bear Island WMA is pond paradise
While saltwater ponds are located up and down South Carolina’s coast, one place has a number of highly managed ones that anglers should not overlook. […]
Inshore Fishing
Pond regs match rest of SC’s saltwater
Fishermen targeting saltwater ponds along the coast must abide by the same regulations as those fishing in the ocean, creeks, marshes and inlets. […]
Inshore Fishing
Kings vs. Spanish: What’s the difference? Why you should care?
Every year, a few fishermen get into trouble because they can’t tell the difference between Spanish mackerel and small, spring kings. […]
Inshore Fishing
How do saltwater ponds come into existence?
Most freshwater ponds require stocking of fish, so how do saltwater species get into ponds along South Carolina’s coast? […]
Inshore Fishing
Spanish mackerel can be delicious
Some people don’t like the taste of mackerel, probably because they’ve only eaten king mackerel. […]
Inshore Fishing
Go light for pond fish
When it comes to gear, Mount Pleasant’s Brian Batson said a common mistake fishermen make is using gear that is heavier than it needs to be. […]
Inshore Fishing
Locate early trout by trolling
Guide Dan Utley of Hilton Head said trout often stay on the move during early spring, following newly arrived baitfish and adjusting to cold fronts. […]
Inshore Fishing
Understanding trout
Speckled trout are a unique and popular fish among inshore anglers, and in the overall scheme of fishing, they may be the most “normal” of the coastal species. […]