Newsletters
Tugboat added to AR-165 reef off Oregon Inlet
AR-165 off of Oregon Inlet got a little bit bigger on May 7, 2021 when NCDMF sank the 108-foot tugboat Valley Forge in the area. […]
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Catfish
Cat ‘yak fever – catfish from a kayak
Late spring is great time to invade the shallows of almost any local lake, river or pond and tangle with some tasty, eating-size catfish. […]
Fishing Hotspots
Spanish mackerel make a big showing around southern NC inlets in May
Trolling or casting, Spanish mackerel are popular targets in May. […]
Freshwater Fishing
Jordan Lake — where did the name come from?
Jordan Lake was originally known as New Hope Lake Located in North Carolina’s Chatham and Durham counties, Jordan Lake is a reservoir of great importance to the state. Residents and visitors to the area use
Freshwater
Photo of the Week: 82-pound flathead catfish
Edisto River flathead catfish weighed 82 pounds While running bush lines on the Edisto River near Canadys, S.C. on May 1, 2021, Grayson Garrett, Sam Reynolds, Melissa Hanna, and Rebecca Garrett caught this 82-pound flathead
Inshore
N.C. saltwater fishing report for the northern coast
North Carolina’s fishing report for early May along the northern coast is good for a variety of saltwater species. […]
Freshwater
Santee Cooper fishing report for early May
Anglers fishing at Santee are catching a number of different species in big numbers. The early May bite is on, and expected to only get better in the coming days. […]
Columns
Spadefish provide plenty of fun around nearshore reefs
Sight-fish for spadefish around nearshore reefs off the Carolinas. […]
Bass Fishing
May is time for topwater bassing in the Carolinas
May brings out the best in topwater bass-fishing. […]
Bass Fishing
Jordan Lake largemouths are on the move in May
Jordan Lake fishermen have plenty of options in May. […]