Striper
Marine Fisheries adopts no-possession limit for striped bass on some internal coastal rivers
The NCMFC has ruled that certain internal coastal waters will now have a no-possession limit on striped bass. […]
Inshore Fishing
Speckled Trout
Conservation group proposes management plan for spotted sea trout
The N.C. Coastal Fisheries Reform Group has issued a proposal to help stop the commercial overharvesting of speckled sea trout in North Carolina waterways. […]
Content
Catch winter reds off beaches on North Carolina’s central coast
Beaches along North Carolina’s central coast fill with huge schools of redfish in cold months. Use these lessons for plenty of action. […]
Fishing Hotspots
Georgetown reds have plenty of places to roam in winter
Anglers can find redfish in large schools in the Georgetown, S.C. area in February, and the fish are willing to bite, especially at high tide. Live bait is a great choice, but soft plastics will also work well on most days. […]
Fishing Hotspots
Tar River shad run cranks up in February
Shad fishing in eastern North Carolina is in full swing during February, and the Tar River and its tributaries are great spots to catch your share of hickory shad as well as American shad. […]
Fishing Hotspots
Winter redfish are biting in Fort Fisher bays
The bays around Fort Fisher are perfect spots for winter redfish. It’s a great place for anglers to target because the water is shallow, warms quickly, and offers safe haven for gamefish. […]
Columns
Hit the hot hole for winter action
During the winter, look for areas of water that are warmer than surrounding water. These “hot holes” hold baitfish and gamefish, and they don’t always occur where most anglers think they do. […]
Featured
Top 3 tips for catching cold weather trout
Scale down your fishing line and lure sizes and you’ll catch more wintertime speckled trout. And don’t forget to change your fluorocarbon leader often. […]
Crappie/Bream
Catch multiple species with artificial/live bait combo
Technique works especially well in cold, clear water When Willis Trapp of Camden, S.C. told me he uses a combo of artificial lures and live bait, I kind of cringed. I envisioned a Texas-rigged worm
Features
Winter speckled trout fishing is a full-frontal assault
There’s no bigger factor than the weather when it comes to winter trout fishing in North Carolina’s inshore waters. […]