Ben and Corey are joined by Ken and Pete from Take a Warrior Fishing, Inc. They discuss the organization’s mission of creating connection, camaraderie, and healing for the veteran community through free fishing experiences across North Carolina and beyond. They also talk fishing techniques, favorite spring opportunities, and how “Fishing Heals” both on and off the water.
On Wednesday May 20th, fish were caught on one of the “raffle trips” from our January Annual Meeting. Sandy’s catch was 24″ and 7½ pounds … WOW
May 2026 Club Meeting
Since 2015 Captain Chris Ossmann has been catching fishing and making memories for guests from all over the world. There is no better way than to spend your day on the sunny waters of the Carolina coastline. No matter the age of the angler, Captain Chris makes sure you’re always on the fish. Located in beautiful Little River SC, a short drive from Sunset Beach [Fine Catch Fishing Charters](https://finecatchfishingcharters.com/) is here to offer you a variety of activities with all the necessities for a perfect day out on the water. From a relaxing day in the sun to a full-blown thrill, we’ve got you covered with everything you need. Whether it’s your first time fishing or you’re a seasoned angler, there’s something for everyone at [Fine Catch Fishing Charters](https://finecatchfishingcharters.com/)
Great opportunities to learn and meet new friends … https://www.eventbrite.com/o/scdnr-fishing-outreach-18659384739
| The South Carolina Department of Natural Resources will release hatchery-reared southern flounder into state estuaries for the first time today, March 13, marking a major milestone in the development of a new stock-enhancement program. The initial release will include approximately 10,000 juvenile flounder—about 1 inch long and 45 days old—with additional stockings planned at several size classes throughout 2026. Work on the program began in 2021 and involved collaboration among SCDNR research teams in mariculture, inshore fisheries, and population genetics, along with partners from Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, University of Texas at Austin, North Carolina State University, and the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources. Scientists evaluated years of fisheries survey data, expanded monitoring in northern estuaries, and developed new hatchery systems tailored to the unique biology of bottom-dwelling flatfish. A central component of the effort is genetics. Researchers have developed DNA microsatellite markers that allow scientists to distinguish hatchery-reared fish from wild fish and track how stocked individuals contribute to different life stages of the natural population. Biologically, southern flounder from North Carolina through Florida are considered a single unit stock. In North Carolina, the species is classified as depleted based on the most recent stock assessment, which uses data through 2017. Because these populations are interconnected, the success or limitations of South Carolina’s stocking efforts could provide valuable insight for fisheries management and potential recovery strategies in North Carolina. |
https://podcast.show/ncwrc-better-fishing/episode/152777364/
March is the month that shad start showing up in the coastal rivers of North Carolina, from the Cape Fear to the Roanoke.
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