Mountain Trout
NC Hatchery Supported Trout Waters open April 3, 2021
The NCWRC is opening the state’s Hatchery Supported Trout Waters on April 3, 2021. These waters have been closed for restocking since Feb. 28. […]
Fishing
Events & Announcements
Tarpon are now catch and release only in NC waters
Tarpon in North Carolina now fall under catch and release only regulations, thanks to a ruling from NCDEQ and NCDMF. The new ruling is effective as of March 23, 2021. […]
Bass Fishing
Everything spring bass anglers need to know
Professional bass angler Brian Latimer of Belton, S.C. shares his tips on what it takes to catch more bass in the springtime. […]
Crappie/Bream
Species spotlight: shellcracker
Redear sunfish are commonly referred to as shellcrackers in the Carolinas. These fish fight hard and make for excellent table fare. […]
Freshwater
Big shad are biting on the Santee River
The shad bite is on fire in the Santee River, and unstable weather doesn’t seem to bother these fish one lick. […]
Freshwater
Chattooga River trout are on fire
This video from Pautzke Outdoors shows how strong the trout bite is on the Chattooga River right now. […]
Catfish
How to lift heavy fish without breaking your net
Get heavy fish in the boat by lifting them in your net the proper way with these tips from Capt. Jason Wolfe of Wolfe’s Guide Service. […]
Columns
Changes to Carolinas’ flounder regulations are on the way
Anglers in Carolinas can expect changes in flounder fishing regulations. […]
Features
Artificial ways to herd sheepshead
Live bait gets most of the attention, but sheepshead will hit a couple of relatively new artificials. […]
Features
Special tricks for catching spring trout in the Carolinas
Trout are hungry as spring approaches, and one Carolina guide details how he targets them. […]