Mountain Trout
Tyler Wike’s huge brown trout
Big trout weighed 10+ pounds Tyler Wike of Swain County, NC was fishing the Nantahala River on April 24, 2024 when he caught a huge brown trout. The fish was 27.5 inches long and weighed
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Bream
Pick your target
During May, anglers can expect hot action from just about every species of fish that swims in the Santee Cooper lakes. […]
Bass Fishing
Smallies on the fly
Smallmouth bass provide a rewarding experience for western NC fly anglers, especially during May. […]
Bird Hunting
NCWRC releases 2024-25 migratory game bird seasons
NCWRC announced the approved season dates, limits and regulations for the 2024-25 waterfowl, webless migratory game bird (including doves) and extended falconry seasons. […]
Columns
Catching bass in post-spawn mode
In the Carolinas, bass are in post-spawn mode throughout the month of May, and you can catch your share with these tips. […]
Bass Fishing
Lake Russell’s mixed bag
In May, anglers on Lake Russell can expect to catch a good mix of spotted bass, largemouth, and stripers. […]
Fishing Hotspots
Go fast for OBX Spanish
Spanish mackerel are chasing baitfish all around the Outer Banks throughout the spring. […]
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Chris Heffinger kills triple-bearded gobbler
Chris Heffinger killed a triple-bearded gobbler on April 20, 2024 in Caswell County, NC. This trophy bird was his first triple-bearded turkey. […]
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Jay Carrick kills trophy gobbler
Seventeen-year-old Jay Carrick killed a 22-pound gobbler along the Mayo River bottoms near Mayodan, NC during the 2024 turkey hunting season. […]
Features
Floundering around
A lot of controversy surrounds North Carolina’s flounder fishery. Will it get any better? […]