Fishing & Outdoors

The Angler Magazine, Charlotte/Piedmont bringing the Piedmont only the best fishing articles and forecasts for our lakes: Badin, Hickory, High Rock, Mountain Island, Norman, Rhodhiss, Tillery, Wateree, Wylie & Tuckertown Dam

Kayak Fishing Essentials

By: Vinny “Commish” Ferreri So, what all goes into competing in a kayak fishing tournament? Obviously, the big purchase is … Aug 6th, 2020

Well, I’m Going Fishing

By: Michelle Armstrong Our world has changed. I used to have the great outdoors mostly, all to myself. But there’s … Aug 6th, 2020

Birthday Fishing Trip and PB

By: Jake Bussolini The Tennessee River System has long been one of my favorite fishing spots in the world. I … Aug 6th, 2020

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Forecast for LAKE NORMAN

By: Captain Craig Price August’s arrival in central NC concurs with the dog days of summer. But local anglers might … Aug 6th, 2020

Forecast for Lake Wateree

By: Cory Davis   The days are getting longer, so the fishing is getting better. Lake Wateree can be a … Mar 2nd, 2020

Forecast for Lake Wylie

By: Phillip Rizzitello   It’s time for the water!  This time of the year is fairly unpredictable as our weather … Mar 2nd, 2020

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Texas Angler Wins Florida Keys March Merkin Tournament

Robert Dougherty of Dallas, Texas, caught and released two permit to win the 2024 March Merkin Permit Tournament that ended March 14.Mar 18th, 2024

Texas Moves to Save its Seatrout

The sprawling bays and flats of the Texas coast have long been considered some of the best fishing anywhere for giant spotted seatrout. This spring, with widespread support from the angling community, Texas Parks and Wildlife (TPW) has moved to protect that reputation by enacting stricter regulations designed to protect the fishery, and specifically big seatrout.Mar 15th, 2024

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Algae Blamed for Keys Fish with “The Spins”

Since early November, when the first reports came in from the Florida Keys, scientists have been looking into reports of fish exhibiting abnormal behavior referred to as “the spins.” Bonefish & Tarpon Trust (BT&T) recently pointed its finger at harmful algae as a likely reason for this phenomenon that has killed at least 16 endangered sawfish and affected fish of 30 different species.Mar 14th, 2024

Gator Attacks Florida Angler

On March 10, a man was attacked by an alligator while fishing a pond in the Pennbrooke Fairways community in Leesburg, Fla. According to numerous media reports, the unidentified man is recovering at Orlando Regional Medical Center after the gator bit off his hand and part of his wrist after it got a hold of him when he was retrieving a fish.Mar 13th, 2024

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Read The March Issue!

Read the latest issue in your area!Mar 12th, 2024

Pre-Spawn Fish Break State Records

Along with blooms on the trees and frogspawn in the ponds, the annual rites of spring include an uptick in anglers reporting heavyweight catches.Mar 11th, 2024

Georgia Looks at Changing Shoal Bass Regs. Angler survey seeks your input!

To measure public interest and gather input, the WRD Fisheries Management Section developed a Shoal Bass Survey. This survey only takes a few minutes to complete and can help fisheries managers make informed decisions about future shoal bass harvest regulations.Mar 11th, 2024

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Best Baits For Spring Bassin’

What Do a frog, a dog and a Red Eye Shad have in common? They are all made for spring fishing.Mar 11th, 2024

Gaining Confidence in a New Lure is Key

Gaining confidence in a new lure is key to having success fishing with it. Without confidence you might not tie it on or keep it on for long.Mar 8th, 2024

Win A Loaded ’Yak in FWC’s Triple Threat Throwdown

The Triple Threat Club is for anglers who have achieved all three of Catch a Florida Memory’s recognition programs: Saltwater Grand Slam, Saltwater Reel Big Fish and Saltwater Life List 10 Fish Club. Anglers who reach Triple Threat Club status will be entered into a drawing for the kayak bundle after the Throwdown season ends on Sept. 29Mar 7th, 2024

Suzuki Marine Unveils New Stealth Line™ Outboards

Five New Models Combine Legendary Suzuki Performance With a Bold New Look Suzuki Marine USA has unveiled its new Stealth … Feb 20th, 2024

Yamaha’s 2024 19-Foot Boats

  Prepare for exhilarating water adventures with Yamaha Boats’ impressive 19 Foot Series. Featuring the Runabout lineup (SX190, AR190, SX195, … Jan 9th, 2024

Miami Boat Show | February 15-19, 2023

    Discover Boating Miami International Boat Show. Fore more info visit https://bit.ly/3iL3zw7Dec 20th, 2022

IGFA Record Speckled Peacock

Brent Van Niekerk was fishing the Rio Marie, Brazil on Sept. 7, 2023, when he landed this massive 94-centimeter (37-inch) speckled peacock to set the new IGFA all-tackle length world record for the species.Mar 5th, 2024

Historically Good Fishing at Lake Fork, Texas

The Feb. 29-March 3 Bassmaster Elite Series event at Lake Fork Texas was one for the record books. In one of the most productive tournaments ever in terms of heavy sacks from a 103-angler field, 19-year-old Illinois pro Trey McKinney weighed a four-day total of 20 bass for 130 pounds, 15 ounces. Exactly one week after his 19th birthday, McKinney became the youngest winner in Elite Series history, and it was just the second Elite Series event he’s fished.Mar 4th, 2024

The Sand Bass Are Running

The annual white bass run, a treasured tradition for anglers across Texas, has officially begun.Mar 1st, 2024