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October 2, 2026

Unfortunately, summer die-offs of Lake Murray striped bass occur regularly and are attributed to a condition referred to as "temperature oxygen squeeze."

Various Factors Suspected in Lake Murray Fish Kill

SCDNR News Release

Boaters on Lake Murray may notice numbers of dead or dying striped bass in the water over the next several weeks. […]

The 2006 ABKMT winners, Capt, Sam Ottaway and the Out Of Reach from Hampstead.

ABKMT Postponed to October 18-20

North Carolina Sportsman

Citing the impending formation of a tropical system off the North Carolina coast, the Atlantic Beach King Mackerel Tournament Committee announced Tuesday evening, Sept. 4, that the tournament would be postponed until October 18-20.
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Mark Swann with his second state record kokanee salmon, 3.07 pounds, caught in Nantahala Lake during August 2007.

Swann Reclaims Kokanee Salmon Record

From News Reports

RALEIGH, N.C. (Aug. 28) – In three trips to Nantahala Lake this month, Mark Swann has managed to reel in two kokanee salmon state records.
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Big redfish working Charleston Harbor jetties

Dan Kibler

All of the popular “fishing holes” around the Charleston Harbor jetties have been producing a lot of big fish over the past several weeks, but with school back in session and boat traffic far less, the action on bull redfish has been overwhelming, according to Capt. James LaVanway of Reel Fish Finder Charters. […]

NCS and the Recreation Departments in Greensboro, Greenville, Raleigh and Salisbury will offer a series of Fall Saltwater Fishing Seminars.

Recreation Departments and NCS to Host Fall Fishing Seminars

North Carolina Sportsman

The community recreation departments in Greensboro, Greenville, Raleigh and Salisbury are joining with North Carolina Sportsman Magazine to host a series of Fall Fishing Seminars during September and October.
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Wesley Trucks of New Bern, caught this state record channel catfish weighing 18 pounds, 5 ounces in the Neuse River on August 15.

Channel Catfish Record Broken Second Time in 2007

From News Reports

RALEIGH, N.C. — Although it remained unbroken for almost two years since the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission decertified it in 2005, the channel catfish state record has been broken for the second time this year — this time by Wesley Trucks of New Bern, who caught an 18-pound, 5 ounce channel cat from the Neuse River on Aug. 15.
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A young camper inspects the day’s catch before the evening campfire meal.

Camp fishing best of both worlds

Robert Satterwhite

You climb out of your sleeping bag, fix a hearty breakfast on a camp stove, grab your fishing tackle, and minutes later, you’re in the water, doing what you like best — trout fishing.

No packing, no driving, just fishing. […]

David Godbold (left) and Ronald Sutton are two Carolina Beach anglers who learned how to slow-troll live bait for king mackerel from several of the originators of the technique. They used the information to catch this big king and collect a check for almost $40,000 for winning the 2005 U.S. Open King Mackerel Tournament.

Honoring king fishing’s pioneers

Jerry Dilsaver

Internet chat boards have been buzzing recently with conversations about several of the pioneers of king mackerel tournament fishing. […]

Water conditions change so much during September that anglers will have to alter their fishing strategies from deep to shallow approaches by the last days of the month.

September a Jekyll-Hyde month

David Fritts

The page on my calendar for September has only 30 days, but I’d swear sometimes it feels like there should be two months there. […]

Anglers who put on their thinking caps to save money during fishing trips, just as they figure out the best places to fish and lures to use, can create more water time, which means more chances to haul in a lunker.

Savings add up to more fishing

Dustin Wilks

Boat gas $120, truck fuel $60, hotel $85 per night, dinner $15, food on the lake $10, tackle $100. As you are well aware, fishing can be expensive, especially for tournament anglers.

I’m always looking for ways to save money — on and off the road. What I’ve found is small savings really add up. […]