SC September fishing outlook: coast heats up, lakes turn
September marks the swing month for South Carolina anglers, when the water begins to cool from its late-summer peak, bait clouds concentrate in the creeks and lakes, and predator species from redfish on the coast to striped bass in the Piedmont start their fall feed. SCDNR’s saltwater and freshwater fishing trends for the month, compiled […]
SC shrimp baiting season opens with 60-day window
South Carolina’s recreational shrimp baiting season opened at noon Friday, Sept. 11, giving licensed shrimpers along the entire coast — from Beaufort County waters up to the Grand Strand — a 60-day window to work the tidal creeks and estuaries where fall white shrimp are staging before their run to the ocean. The opener date […]
Louisiana draws down six waters this fall to slow salvinia
Louisiana wildlife officials are lowering five lakes and one complex this fall to slow giant salvinia; drawdown windows are now set.
Lackawanna Lake drawdown starts as dam rehabilitation begins
A drawdown of 198-acre Lackawanna Lake began this week as construction starts on the 69-foot dam and fishing rules have been eased.
Michigan launches Great Lakes whitefish rescue this fall
Michigan will collect spawning Great Lakes whitefish this fall backed by $350,000 in state funding and Great Lakes Fishery Trust dollars.
Bassmaster Elite 2027 schedule set, Florida opener Feb. 11
The 2027 Progressive Bassmaster Elite Series will run nine events from Feb. 11 through Aug. 22, opening on Lake Okeechobee.
Lights Out Boston Leads Atlantic After Grand Slam
Lights Out Boston secured a significant lead in the Atlantic Division Championship on Sunday, August 23, 2026, by completing a billfish grand slam. This achievement pushed them to 1,025 points, establishing a 275-point advantage heading into Championship Sunday. The second day of the Atlantic Division Championship weekend in Ocean City saw intense competition. North Carolina […]
Santee Cooper Lakes Fishing Heats Up for Catfish, Bream
A public comment period for a proposed red snapper season, which could impact South Carolina anglers, is set to close on August 25. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Fisheries is currently accepting feedback on the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources’ Exempted Fishing Permit proposal. If approved, this permit would allow South Carolina to […]
Myrtle Beach Anglers Urged to Heed Summer Fishing Safety Guide
As summer fishing continues along the Grand Strand, a recently released safety guide provides crucial recommendations for anglers to mitigate risks associated with the season’s intense heat and sun. The guidelines, which cover everything from personal protection to equipment care, are particularly pertinent for individuals spending extended periods on the Atlantic Ocean, the Intracoastal Waterway, […]
Myrtle Beach Anglers Urged to Review Summer Safety Guidelines
As recreational and commercial fishing remains a significant activity across the Grand Strand, a recently issued safety guide provides detailed recommendations for anglers to mitigate risks associated with summer conditions. The resource emphasizes proactive measures to combat sun exposure, prevent dehydration, recognize heat-related illnesses, and ensure preparedness for various emergencies, particularly when on the water […]