Freshwater
Soco Creek trout fishing with Pautzke Baits
Anglers are catching plenty of trout — including some big ones — in Cherokee, N.C.’s Soco Creek. […]
Fishing
Inshore Fishing
Two N.C. brothers drown in N. Myrtle Beach
Two North Carolina brothers drowned in the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway on May 9, 2021 in the N. Myrtle Beach area. […]
Inshore
Scott Mullins’ 50-inch redfish
Scott Mullins has been catching lots of big old drum along the coast of North Carolina’s Outer Banks in 2021. […]
Bass Fishing
Be flexible for Lake Murray bass in May
Lake Murray’s bass are plenty active in May. Catch your share with these tips. […]
Newsletters
Tugboat added to AR-165 reef off Oregon Inlet
AR-165 off of Oregon Inlet got a little bit bigger on May 7, 2021 when NCDMF sank the 108-foot tugboat Valley Forge in the area. […]
Catfish
Cat ‘yak fever – catfish from a kayak
Late spring is great time to invade the shallows of almost any local lake, river or pond and tangle with some tasty, eating-size catfish. […]
Fishing Hotspots
Spanish mackerel make a big showing around southern NC inlets in May
Trolling or casting, Spanish mackerel are popular targets in May. […]
Freshwater Fishing
Jordan Lake — where did the name come from?
Jordan Lake was originally known as New Hope Lake Located in North Carolina’s Chatham and Durham counties, Jordan Lake is a reservoir of great importance to the state. Residents and visitors to the area use
Columns
Spadefish provide plenty of fun around nearshore reefs
Sight-fish for spadefish around nearshore reefs off the Carolinas. […]
Bass Fishing
May is time for topwater bassing in the Carolinas
May brings out the best in topwater bass-fishing. […]