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A fish kill took place the weekend of Sept. 6 on Lake Hartwell close to the Anderson Regional Joint Water Authority's intact facility on Six & Twenty Creek.

Localized fish kill confirmed on Hartwell after chemical treatment of water

The S.C. Department of Natural Resources has confirmed a fish kill on Lake Hartwell that took place the weekend of Sept. 6 near the water intake facility operated by the Anderson Regional Join Water Authority a few days after chemical treatments of water in an attempt to battle algae blooms believed to be responsible for poor taste and water quality that has plagued Anderson County residents this summer. […]

The N.C. Division of Marine Fisheries attempted to close a loophole that allowed commercial fishermen to sell more red drum than daily limits allowed. Whether the loophole has been completely sealed remains to be seen.

Latest attempt to curtail commercial sale of red drum may have hit snag

Craig Holt

An attempt by the N.C. Marine Fisheries Commission to curtail the sale of over-limit red drum by commercial netters lost a lot of its punch last week when officials with the N.C. Division of Marine Fisheries determined that new restrictions might very well violate state statutes. […]

Crappie will be deep but biting through September on Lake Marion, according to guide Buster Rush.

Fall fishing is on the way

Terry Madewell

Fishing takes a step forward in September, with improved action on a variety of species. […]

Guide Wayne Crisco shows off an "inshore grand slam" he caught in the waters around Topsail Island.

Inshore grand slam a real possibility for Topsail Island anglers

Dusty Wilson

As fantastic fall fishing looms on the horizon, Capt. Wayne Crisco of Hampstead says there’s no need to wait for cooling water temperatures to put together the coveted “inshore slam” of speckled trout, flounder, and redfish in the backwaters of Topsail Island. […]

Marc Deschenes said that some bass will relate to brush piles almost year-round, so they're a big part of his fishing strategy.

Build brush, bag bass. That’s strategy for Summerville fisherman

Brian Cope

“I just built this brush pile two days ago,” said Marc Deschenes of Summerville, tossing a jig toward a clump of wax myrtle branches he had formed into fishing structure. […]

Capt. Mark Stacy releases a slot-sized red caught in the Ocean Isle area.

Flounder, reds are biting up a storm around Brunswick County inlets

Jerry Dilsaver

September weather can be cool one day and sweltering the next, but fortunately, that hasn’t been bothering the fishing, according to Capt. Mark Stacy of Ocean Isle Fishing Charters, who said redfish and flounder have really been biting. […]

It doesn’t take a nice brown trout for a fisherman to call a fishing trip a success.

A matter of perspective

Robert Satterwhite

We follow the stream where we can, fishing deep pools and smooth runs in water so clear we can see every detail of the streambed. […]

The Old Town Predator XL won Best of Show at the ICAST show in mid-July.

Paddling to the top rung

Phillip Gentry

For most fans of the plastic angling armada, July 17, 2014, came and went with little if any fanfare, but it was a day worth remembering. On that day, out of more than 700 products and accessories entered by 253 companies in the New Product Showcase at ICAST, the American Sportfishing Association’s industry trade show, the product that was named “Best of Show” was a kayak. […]

Michael Dey, Christin McCrory and Brad Sasser, display striped bass caught in one stop while fishing this week at Clarks Hill.

Summer striper pattern still producing at Clarks Hill

Phillip Gentry

Catching striped and hybrid striped bass through the summer boils down to three things: location, location and location. Guide Brad Sasser of Sasser’s Guide Service in Clarks Hill said he and his partners typically pick up on the down rod/live herring bite in late May when striped bass come off their false spawning runs. It happened this spring, but this spring, the bite never seemed to let off. […]