Events & Announcements
Public asked to report mudpuppy, hellbender sightings
The NCWRC is interested in mudpuppy or hellbender sightings and is asking anglers and other outdoorsmen to be on the lookout for these harmless creatures. […]
Fishing
Flounder
New change to flounder plan means larger allocation for recreational anglers
The most recent statement from NCMFC concerning North Carolina’s flounder fishery is a bit of good news for recreational anglers, who will see larger allocations beginning in 2023. […]
Freshwater Fishing
Body of missing dad found on Neuse River
The body of Sterling Holman was recovered from the Neuse River on Wednesday, March 31, 2021. He had been missing since March 24. […]
Inshore Fishing
New NC limits on spots and croaker beginning April 15
North Carolina anglers will have new limits on spots and croakers beginning April 15, 2021. […]
Bass Fishing
Photo of the Month: Paisley June Wolfe
Congratulations to Paisley June Wolfe for winning Carolina Sportsman’s Photo of the Month for March 2021. […]
Bass Fishing
Lake Hartwell will host 2022 Bassmaster Classic
The Bassmaster Classic is heading to Lake Hartwell in March 2022. It will be the fourth time Lake Hartwell has held the Super Bowl of bass fishing. […]
Catfish
How to catch catfish on mussel beds
Catch more catfish on mussel beds with these tips from Clay Henderson of Drifting Stix. […]
Freshwater Fishing
Body of missing 5-year-old angler found on Neuse River
The body of a 5-year-old angler who was missing for 6 days was recovered from the Neuse River on March 29, 2021. His dad is still missing. […]
Inshore
Hefty speckled trout weighed in at Yopp Brothers
Yopp Brothers Marine and Tackle in Sneads Ferry, N.C. has weighed in some nice catches so far this spring, including a 5-pound, 10-ounce speckled trout on March 29, 2021. […]
Bass
Gary Abernethy’s 8 1/2-pound Santee bass
Gary Abernethy of Asheville, NC was fishing at Santee on March 27, 2021 when he caught an 8-pound, 8-ounce largemouth bass. […]