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July 6, 2026

Chuck Porter shows off a hefty Lake Wateree blue catfish caught on a gizzard shad.

Lake Wateree catfish action breaking loose

After a brief slowdown as the water temperature dropped and the lake “turned over,” the catfish action is now red-hot on Lake Wateree. […]

The N.C. Marine Fisheries Commission has voted to take a long, hard look at the way shrimp are harvested in North Carolina waters, especially as it relates to by-catch of non-targeted fish species.

Marine Fisheries Commission votes to look at shrimp-trawling in North Carolina waters

Jerry Dilsaver

Many people may consider Nov. 8, 2012, as the day the N.C. Marine Fisheries Commission stepped up to the plate and put several fisheries on the road to recovery. […]

Along with the breath taking scenery, Western North Carolina’s four “Remote Gems”, impoundments of the East Fork of The Tuckasegee River, offer some fine fall fishing for a variety of species.

Cooling water turns on shallow-water bite on Tuckaseegee River’s

Phillip Gentry

The Tuckaseegee River is famous on its own as a fishing destination in western North Carolina, but often overlooked are four small impoundments on the East Fork of the river, the “Four Remote Gems” – Wolf Creek Lake, Tanasee Creek Lake, Bear Creek Lake and Cedar Cliff Lake. […]

Speckled trout fishing in Murrells Inlet has been on fire, with plenty of 2- to 4-pound fish being caught on live bait and artificials.

Murrells Inlet trout bite is on!

Jeff Burleson

If there is ever a time for anglers to visit the southern end of the Grand Strand, this is it. From Murrells Inlet’s jetty rocks to the marshes behind Garden City Beach, the annual run of speckled trout has arrived, and in a big way. […]

Fall crappie fishing can be tough this time of year, but covering water is the way to ensure you catch your limit.

Find the bait, find the crappie at Lake Murray

Matt Coffey

Catching crappie is no problem at Lake Murray these days – as long as you can find them. […]

Find the bait, find the crappie at Lake Murray

Matt Coffey

Catching crappie is no problem at Lake Murray these days – as long as you can find them. […]

Delayed-harvest trout streams in the northwestern corner of the state offer action for trout anglers.

Trout fishing in delayed-harvest streams in NW North Carolina is taking off

Craig Holt

While bass fishing has waned somewhat across the state, trout fishing at streams in the northwestern counties of North Carolina continues to be active. […]

Bubba Owens, Keaton Moore, Brandon Tate and Jachob Moore (front), won the Sept. 15 NCCATS at High Rock with 92.1 pounds of cats, including a 52.4-pound flathead that was biggest ever caught at High Rock in an NCCATS event.

Big flathead keys win

Tony Garitta

The team of Brandon Tate, Bubba Owens, Keaton Moore and Jachob Moore of Lexington set a record in the N.C. Catfish Association Tournament Series (NCCATS) by catching a 52.4-pound flathead, the largest ever caught in a series event on High Rock. […]

Kevin Dickson and Randy Dickson won the BAIT Classic on Lake Keowee in late September, winning a full-rigged Nitro bass boat.

Dickson tops at Keowee

Glenn Corley

Kevin Dickson and Randy Dickson of Westminster won the Bass Anglers Invitational Trail (B.A.I.T.) Classic XII on Lake Keowee Sept. 28-29 with a two-day total of 27.79 pounds. […]

Redfish action is at its best in the fall when fish feel the coming winter and really feed actively.

The perfect cast ‘n’ blast

Bryan Bowers

For many sportsman, hunting and fishing are passions worth pursuing, and often, both are good at the same time. Alternating day or weekend trips between hunting and fishing is a routine for these sportsman. […]