catfish Archives - Carolina Sportsman

Stay on the move for Wateree cats

September is a time of transition for catfish on South Carolina’s Lake Wateree, and drifting is a great tactic for catching these fish. […]

Thermocline has Kerr cats feeding strong

Dusty Wilson

When the thermocline shows up on Kerr Lake, anglers who know what to look for will find a hot catfish bite. […]

Glow tips are a great idea for fishermen targeting Santee Cooper catfish after dark; they are a tremendous help seeing and recognizing bites.

Catfish fishing after dark

Terry Madewell

Catfish action on the Santee Cooper lakes is excellent by day, but by mid-May and into early June, the nocturnal action perks up considerably. […]

Anchor, catch catfish this month on Clarks Hill Lake

Pat Robertson

Anglers can catch plenty of eating-sized catfish on Clarks Hill Lake during the month of June, especially if they use these tips from guide Chris Simpson. […]

Catfish biting like mad across Carolinas

Brian Cope

The catfish across the Carolinas have finished up their spawning for the spring, and are currently holding on flats outside of the main river channels. Capt. Jason Wolfe shares his tips on catching catfish this time of year. […]

Young angler catches 105-pound catfish at Kerr Lake

Brian Cope

A youth angler on Kerr Lake caught the fish of a lifetime on April 20, 2019 when a giant blue catfish bit his tiny piece of cut bait while he was fishing with his dad and twin brother. The fish weighed 105 pounds. […]

South Carolina’s Lake Monticello produces plenty of big blue catfish in April, when fish move shallow in “waves.”

Catch the April wave for Lake Monticello’s big catfish

Pat Robertson

During the spring, Lake Monticello’s catfish move in groups, so it’s important for anglers to take advantage of every opportunity when a swarm comes through. […]

Guide Rodger Taylor works from the mouth of creeks into backwaters looking for Lake Wateree’s blue catfish in February.

Wateree blue catfish moving back and forth in creeks this month

Pat Robertson

Tips for February catfish fishing at South Carolina’s Lake Wateree. […]

Reverse thinking makes for good Lake Wylie catfish action

Tony Garitta

Rodger Taylor catches plenty of big blue catfish on Lake Wylie during the winter months, and he does it by thinking the opposite of what many other anglers do. […]