The North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission has postponed the November delayed-harvest trout stocking for Reddies River in Wilkes County. The current water quality conditions in the river could impact the survival of stocked fish.
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Updated trout maps are now available for free download on the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission's Web site, www.ncwildlife.org.
The late-summer fog of Lake James slowly begins to lift on a calm September morning. The lake's population of herons, ospreys and boaters are just now beginning to move about. As one craft cautiously moves over the glassy waters, the ghostly figure of another boat slowly reveals itself in the parting fog.
NASCAR Sprint Cup Series driver Ryan Newman works in his dream job every day. But when he is off the track, the driver of Penske Racing's No. 12 Alltel Dodge likes to take every opportunity to take part in his second favorite sport – fishing.
Bragging rights are as much a part of fishing as casting a line. Since July 1, 1997, anglers who catch trophy-size fish that do not qualify for a state record can have their fishing feats officially recognized by the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission through its North Carolina Angler Recognition Program (NCARP).
The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission's Pisgah Center for Wildlife Education will emphasize aquatic conservation and fly fishing as a part of National Hunting and Fishing Day on Sept. 27.
When it comes to top-level and highly-competitive bass fishing, Lake Norman will be the place to be later this week.
Waves, wakes and wipeouts are on the way Sept. 20 and 21 for "Wake the Lake" at Vinnie's Raw Bar & Grille in Mooresville.
Bass fishing — and the giant industry built around it — has evolved more in recent years than probably any other type of freshwater angling.
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