Features from May 2024
May is the top month to catch bluegills, shellcrackers, redbreasts and warmouths, collectively known as bream.- A lot of controversy surrounds North Carolina’s flounder fishery. Will it get any better?
- The stable weather of May gets redfish and speckled trout consistently active in South Carolina’s lowcountry.
- Turkey hunters need to avoid these seven deadly sins to make their hunt successful.
- Nighttime is the right time for catching Santee Cooper’s springtime stripers.
Columns - May 2024
- In the Carolinas, bass are in post-spawn mode throughout the month of May, and you can catch your share with these tips.
- Using multiple rigs can be effective for catching trout, as well as numerous other species of fish.
- This lemon pesto trout recipe is almost as easy to make as it is delicious.
- Even in today’s digital world, printed maps are essential tools for outdoorsmen. Get a map of your hunting lease with MyTopo.com.
- During May, anglers can expect hot action from just about every species of fish that swims in the Santee Cooper lakes.
- Chufa is a great crop to get in your food plots during the spring, and it will attract all types of wildlife.
- Kayak anglers can have a field day when fishing in ponds and small lakes, but gaining access can be tricky.
- May is a one of the best months for Carolina anglers to try their hand at blue marlin fishing.
Outdoor Update - May 2024
- Here’s a look at the Pechmann Center’s fishing course schedule for May 2024.
- Ian Walker played net man at Kure Beach Pier, then caught a big cownose ray to finish the day.
- Russ Point Landing in Beaufort County, SC closed on April 1, but officials don’t know when, if ever, it will reopen.
- Jessica Poston killed a memorable gobbler during a quick hunt in South Carolina’s upstate.
- The Bobby N. Stezer State Fish Hatchery will undergo renovations that will impact trout stockings in 2025 and 2026.
Hot Spots - May 2024
- Spanish mackerel are chasing baitfish all around the Outer Banks throughout the spring.
- Bass are in all stages of the spawn at High Rock Lake throughout May, giving anglers options to try various techniques and lures.
- In May, anglers on Lake Russell can expect to catch a good mix of spotted bass, largemouth, and stripers.
- Deep-hole shrimping is a great way to spend a day on the water in South Carolina’s lowcountry waters.
- Smallmouth bass provide a rewarding experience for western NC fly anglers, especially during May.
- May is a great month to catch big numbers of stripers on Lake Murray.