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John H. Kerr Reservoir produces lively catfishing for anglers even in winter.

Cooler weather has catfish action cranking up on Kerr Lake

Anglers looking to catch magnum-sized freshwater fish should think about visiting John H. Kerr Reservoir (aka Buggs Island) for blue and flathead catfish. […]

Artificial baits are especially effective on speckled trout in Charleston-area river.

The Lure of the Wando

Jeff Burleson

In the fall, South Carolina’s estuary system can compete with any other across the nation, and with almost endless opportunities available for the angler, Charleston’s inshore fishing venue is nearly unmatched when it comes to speckled trout. […]

Speckled trout fishing has been great in the Cape Fear River and around the Masonboro Inlet jetties.

Trout fishing on Cape Fear coast has been speck-tacular

Jerry Dilsaver

This has been a fall to catch speckled trout, and the action along the Cape Fear coast is as good as anywhere. Catching fish is expected and filling limits with many releases is the norm. It doesn’t get much better than this. […]

Santee guide Steve English said few anglers try to distinguish between black and white crappie, but whichever fish you choose, the cooler weather has more and bigger crappie coming over the side of the boat.

Crappie fishing at Santee Cooper is all black and white

Phillip Gentry

Because the habits of black and white crappie in the Santee Cooper lakes are so similar, few fishermen give much thought to trying to distinguish between the two species, much less trying to catch one fish more than the other. […]

An ancient fish weir on the Tuckasegee River, built by Native Americans, destroyed by flood in 1940 and rebuilt, is a marker of the beauty of the country before it was settled by Europeans.

Time travel: weir wonder

Robert Satterwhite

I fantasize about time travel, being able to go back in the time before Europeans came to this country, when it was populated by indigenous people, when forests were full, game was abundant and streams were clean and full of fish. […]

Even though November is a transition month for crappie, you can still load a cooler on the Santee Cooper lakes.

The choice is yours

Terry Madewell

November is a favorite month for local outdoorsmen around the Santee Cooper lakes because of the great diversity of excellent fishing and hunting opportunities. […]

Guide William Sasser says the water at Clarks Hill has completed the annual fall turnover and striped bass anglers are back in business.

Clarks Hill stripers, hybrids back on their feed

Phillip Gentry

Ever been driving in the mountains listening to your favorite song on the radio when you round a bend and go into a tunnel? […]

Cindy Caudle of Hickory caught the 3-pound speckled trout fishign with Capt. Matt Lamb of Chasin' Tails Outdoors.

Speckled trout fishing at its peak in Atlantic Beach area

Jerry Dilsaver

Even if you have not developed the feel for catching speckled trout, they are biting so well in the Atlantic Beach area you can still catch limits and release a bunch. It really is time to quit wishing and go fishing. […]

Jordan Lake has recovered from its October funk and now is producing largemouth bass for anglers such as Jeff Thomas.

Bass at Jordan, Harris back to biting ways

Craig Holt

Bass fishing has snapped out of the October doldrums at Shearon Harris and Jordan lakes. […]

Guide Rob Bennett said redfish and speckled trout are really biting on the North Edisto River and its tributary creeks, especially if you can find live shrimp for bait.

Guide says redfish, trout action is best of year on North Edisto River

Dan Kibler

Hook up a live shrimp on a split-shot rig or under a popping cork in the North Edisto River of any of its tributaries and, according to guide Rob Bennett of Lowcountry Inshore Charters, it won’t live long

Bennett said the fishing of the past two weeks has been the best of the year for redfish and speckled trout, with some flounder and black drum on the side.

“The reason they’re biting so good is that the majority of shrimp have left, but the fish are still here, and they want to feed,” said Bennett (843-367-3777). “Depending on the spots you fish, you can catch all of them on all tides.”
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