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October 3, 2026

September marks the start of the fall migration by baitfish into feeder creeks in most South Carolina reservoirs. Following those baitfish will be largemouth bass, which can result in some find topwater fishing.

Keeping on ‘top’ of bass is a key

September is almost a tougher month to fish than August, because bass are in transition, moving into creeks as baitfish make their fall migration. […]

Guide Kennon Brown said that bass are susceptible to a buzzbait on days when bass find shad on flats — especially if there’s a little bit of a breeze blowing.

Falling for Wateree Bass

Tim Mead

Covering almost 14,000 surface acres, Lake Wateree is the largest reservoir on the Catawba River chain in South Carolina. […]

Pole Position

Jeff Burleson

As the days become shorter and the nights longer, autumn brings many riches to outdoor enthusiasts across the state. […]

Red-dy to Fly

Richard Bernabe

The Beaufort and Hilton Head areas of the Lowcountry are a redfish angler’s paradise. […]

The SAFMC has determined that more restrective measures are needed to ensure sustainable populations of gag grouper (L) and vermilion snapper (R).

SAFMC Seeks Input on Catch Reduction Measures for Gag Grouper and Vermilion Snapper

From News Reports

The South Atlantic Fishery Management Council is holding a series of 6 public scoping meetings to solicit public comment on an amendment to reduce both commercial and recreational harvest of gag grouper and vermilion snapper. […]

Chris Rich shows off a nice redfish caught in the North Inlet area.

North Inlet fishing has turned on in past two weeks

Dan Kibler

Capt. Rod Thomas is catching the big redfish he’s supposed to be catching in mid-August, but not where he’s supposed to be catching them.
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Brunswick County fishermen are expecting plenty of pogies for bait and gamefish forage after a bill to prohibit summer fishing for them has been passed and forwarded to the governor for signing.

Assembly Passes Landmark Brunswick Menhaden Bill

Craig Holt

A long battle to restrict the harvest of menhaden from one southeastern N.C. county’s offshore waters ended during late July when the N.C. legislature passed a bill to keep factory boats away from the Brunswick County coast.
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Capt. Jerry Dilsaver (center), along with Richard Denning of Willow Springs (left) and Bob Black of Oak Island, display the 40.22-pounds king mackerel that helped win the 2001 23-under SKA national championship.

Dilsaver Easy Choice for SKA Hall of Fame

Craig Holt

The Southern Kingfish Association named Jerry Dilsaver of Oak Island to its Hall of Fame during July.
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Water blows from several holes as the Capt. Greg MicKey slips beneath the waves to become a part of AR 400, near Frying Pan Tower.

Former Menhaden Boat Becomes Centerpiece of AR 400

Jerry Dilsaver

It has taken a while and been rescheduled three times, but thanks to the hard work and dedication of many volunteers, the former menhaden boat, Coastal Mariner, has been re-christened the Captain Greg MicKey and assumed its final resting place near the center of AR 400, Frying Pan Tower Reef.
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