Fishing

For the second day in a row, participants had to weather a storm on the way back to Wrightsville Beach, but one group of guys from Atlantic Beach did little complaining. They captured first place at the Cape Fear Blue Marlin Tournament on Saturday. Full story...

It is an industry that has it's ups and downs with every changing season - the fishing industry. A group of area fishermen are hoping to turn things around by casting a wide net; educating the public on the benefits of buying local seafood. Full story...

It has become a tradition at Kure Beach. The 11th Annual Cape Fear Disabled Sportsman Fishing Tournament got underway early Friday morning. Full story...

Flounder is a popular seafood treat in our area, but the problem is that it is on the verge of extinction here in North Carolina. Full story...

The 29th Annual East Coast Got Em On Fishing Classic in Carolina Beach has concluded with 178 boats partipating in the two day event. Full story...

The large amount of rainfall we’ve received in the last couple of days has caused large amounts of polluted storm water runoff to flow into local waterways. Due to the danger, the Division of Marine Fisheries has closed some shellfish areas. Full story...

Registration began Friday for the Greater Wilmington King Mackerel Tournament. Organizers started setting up Friday morning. Registration began at noon. Full story...

You can fish for free this July Fourth. The North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission is encouraging more people to get outside and to the water. Full story...

A recent competition brought families together to fish for a cause. The owners of County Line Bait and Tackle held a fishing tournament to raise money for the Lower Cape Fear Hospice. Full story...