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July 8, 2026

An awful lot of big bass are lurking just outside the shallows at Shearon Harris Lake, ready to move into the shallows.

Veteran guide expects Shearon Harris bass to get cranked up

With spring-like weather finally warming, one of North Carolina’s best lakes for bass fishing is ready to explode, according to a veteran guide. […]

Black drum have joined red drum hitting a variety of baits around pilings and othe structure in Rantowles Creek.

Reds breaking out of schools, hitting shrimp, Gulp! baits

Brian Cope

Rantowles Creek is a hidden gem in the Lowcountry – a creek in southern Charleston County with easy access from US 17 that opens onto the Intracoastal Waterway, and the fishing there is currently hot for redfish and black drum. […]

A bill introduced in the state house would return the management of black sea bass in state waters to South Carolina.

Bill in state house seeks to return management of inshore black sea bass to state

Pat Robertson

A bill introduced in the S.C. House last week that would return management of black sea bass in state waters to South Carolina has the full support of the Coastal Conservation Association of South Carolina. […]

A PFD and suitable winter clothing are two safety measure every paddler should take.

Safety first is no joke

Jerry Dilsaver

I had something else planned for this month but felt I needed to delay it and talk a little about boating safety because, so far, 2013 has been a tough one for North Carolina fishermen. […]

Kayak-fishing specialists will have a rich tournament of their own to fish this year in South Carolina.

An event to call their own

Phillip Gentry

Kayak fishing is as unique in its approach as it is in the gear used by its anglers. Like other facets of fishing, kayak anglers yearn to compete against one another both for fellowship as well as to determine who is the best at catching fish from a kayak at a given location on a given day. […]

Mark Stephens (left) and Hunter Hicks won the Carolina Bass Challege on Lake Wylie with more than 23 pounds, taking home $10,500.

Wind, snow don’t bother Lake Wylie pair in big tournament win

Brian Cope

Blowing snow greeted the 187 teams on March 2 when the South Carolina division of the Carolinas Bass Challenge visited Lake Wylie. […]

Guide Rusty White said bass have moved up into shallow, stained water in creeks and coves on the lower end of Lake Wylie and are hitting a variety of baits.

Look in stained, shallow water and find the mother lode of Lake Wylie bass

Terry Madewell

The dingy waters of Lake Wylie have had a profound but positive impact on the lake’s largemouth bass. […]

Guide Rusty White said Lake Wylie bass have moved into the shallows mid-way back in creeks and are hitting a variety of baits.

Go shallow and dingy for Lake Wylie bass, guide says

Terry Madewell

The dingy waters of Lake Wylie have had a profound but positive impact on the lake’s largemouth bass. Fish are in the shallows and are being caught in quality sizes and excellent numbers. […]

Big bass moving in to spawn are at their most vulnerable during March, because they’re feeding so heavily preparing for the spawn.

March is tough to beat

Dustin Wilks

March is when most of the big bass are caught in North Carolina. One reason, I think, is because it’s when most people start fishing. […]

The ICW between North Myrtle Beach and the state line has been a great spot to catch red drum and black drum in recent days.

Red and black drum hitting around ICW docks in Little River area

Jeff Burleson

The tail end of winter brings few memorable opportunities for residents and visitors of the Grand Strand. […]