Fishing Hotspots
Summtertime smallies
June is a great month to target summertime smallmouth bass throughout western North Carolina. […]
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Bass Fishing
Smallies on the fly
Smallmouth bass provide a rewarding experience for western NC fly anglers, especially during May. […]
Bass Fishing
Smashing smallmouth
The Broad River’s smallmouth population is fast-growing and plenty hungry, especially throughout March. […]
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4-pound smallie on Lake James!
My wife and I fished today (Dec 31, 2023) on Lake James. She landed this 4lb, 20.5” smallmouth! Biggest smallmouth of her life. Great way to finish out the year! –bangwanger
Bass Fishing
September smallies get aggressive in WNC
Smallmouth turn aggressive as water temps begin to cool in Western NC. […]
Bass Fishing
Heavenly smallmouth
The smallmouth bass action heats up strong in March throughout the rivers of western North Carolina. […]
Fishing Reports
Andrea Gallagher’s Fontana smallie
My wife, Andrea, landed this big smallie while fishing Fontana on my birthday in October (24th). She also landed a great largemouth too. […]
Bass Fishing
February’s a fine time for Fontana smallmouth
Targeting rocks is the key to catching Fontana smallmouth in February. […]
Bass Fishing
Catch Broad River smallmouth all winter
Smallmouth bass bite all winter on the Broad River. Smallmouth bass bite all winter on the Broad River. Capt. Justin McGrady shares his tips on catching smallies this time of year. […]
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Broad River smallmouth report for mid-July
The Broad River smallmouth fishing report is outstanding, thanks in part to the most consistent water levels the river has seen in years. […]