Newsletters
February is last full month of small game season
Small game seasons in the Carolinas will close on Feb. 28 in North Carolina, and March 1 in South Carolina for most small game species. […]
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Freshwater
Lake Monticello’s mixed bag
Lake Monticello, located in Fairfield County, SC near the Broad River, is an often-overlooked resource for fishing any time of the year. […]
Newsletters
NC sets new sheepshead regulations March 1
Beginning March 1, 2026, North Carolina anglers will have new regulations for sheepshead, said the NC Division of Marine Fisheries. […]
Newsletters
Back in print and locally owned
Carolina Sportsman went digital-only after the May 2025 issue, but we are now back to printing a limited number, and will expand soon. […]
Mountain Trout
NCWRC releases 2026 mountain trout stocking schedule
The NCWRC has released its 2026 Delayed Harvest stocking schedule, along with the Hatchery Supported stocking schedule. […]
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NCDMF closes seatrout harvest through June 30
Speckled trout closure impacts recreational and commercial anglers Due to what North Carolina’s Division of Marine Fisheries called “widespread cold stun events,” all Coastal and Joint fishing waters in North Carolina have been closed to
Catfish
Lake Marion’s double play
During March, Santee Cooper anglers must decide which species to target, as action on multiple species is excellent. […]
Catfish
Santee Cooper angler catches 73-pound catfish
Caleb Jackson caught and released a 73-pound blue catfish while fishing on Lake Moultrie in mid-February 2026. […]
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Friends of Parks present 16th Oak Island Saltwater Fishing School
The 2026 Oak Island Fishing School will be held March 14 and will feature expert anglers Tracy Mastin, Capt. Joe Seegers and Capt. Jerry Dilsaver. […]
Bass
Cromer, Odom win CATT tournament with 38.5-pound bag
Dane Odom and Justin Cromer weighed a 38.5-pound bag of bass to win the Feb. 7 CATT tournament out of John C. Land at Lake Marion. […]