Keep a sharp eye because you may not see them below, but there’s a certain fish that when hooked, despite its lowly status, is likely to make everyone happy.
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Gamefish royalty: Catching a king is a bunch of fun
There’s a king mackerel tournament somewhere almost every weekend, but aside from potential big money, catching a king is exciting.
Division rewards 15 anglers in fish tag drawing
The Division of Marine Fisheries randomly selected fish tag numbers from more than 664 tags that were turned in during 2021.
Here’s what you sign up for when fishing the flats in June
Summer fishing on grass flats and tidal creeks requires special considerations and planning in terms of gear, location and avoiding heat stroke, but big speckled trout and red drum are among the possible rewards.
Annual Croatan Kids’ Fishing Day set for June 11
Kids 15 and younger can spend the morning June 11 fishing with Croatan National Forest and North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission.
May fishing: Bonito among spring arrivals on NC coast
May brings with it the promise of southwest breezes and pleasant days on the water with the ability to finally get in a small boat and catch a fish close to shore — the true sign of approaching summer.
Renew commercial fishing, dealer, for-hire licenses
The division announced Friday that it is mailing to current license and permit holders renewal packets that include an application and a self-addressed, postage-paid envelope.
A day on the water: Spring trout fishing continues in April
Capt. Gordon Churchill takes readers out for a day on the water to fish for spring trout.
March means the return of trout fishing in NC waters
As the days get longer and warmer and trout become more active, fishing columnist Capt. Gordon Churchill offers his tips on gear and techniques for success.
Todd Spangler of Merritt catches NC record speckled trout
The previous record was caught off Wrightsville Beach in 1961.
Answering the question: ‘What do we love about fishing?’
What is it about fishing that makes it such a rewarding endeavor? Maybe the answer is more than just what you catch.
Declining, fluctuating spot numbers spur action, research
Commercial harvests of spot have been on the decline for more than 20 years and recreational numbers fluctuate, but a multistate management approach and independent research aim for sustainable stocks.
January cleanup: In with new gear, reviving the old
Longtime fishing guide Capt. Gordon Churchill talks readers through readying old gear before heading out for the first trip of the year.
Repairs underway to fix damaged Rodanthe Pier
While the Rodanthe Pier is closed for the winter, work is taking place to repair the damage from a November storm.
What do anglers really want for Christmas this year?
Capt. Gordon Churchill, Coastal Review’s new fishing columnist and longtime guide on the North Carolina coast, shares his list of responses to that familiar question this time of year.
