Fishing

A group of local fisherman had a close encounter with a great white shark over the weekend. Full story...

What is more fun than getting out on the ocean chasing that big catch? If you love to fish, but don't have a boat that is up to the trip offshore the best solution is one of our local charter fishing boats. In this week's "And the Winner is..." we want to know which charter has the boat, the captain and crew to help you catch fish and have a fun day on the water. Who is the BEST CHARTER BOAT in the Cape Fear? Here's how the votes are sailing in (4 pm Wed.):
Whipsaw Fishing Charters, Wrightsville Beach - 30%
Pura Vida Fishing Charters, Wrightsville Beach - 22%
Last Resort Charters, Topsail Sound - 9%
VOTE NOW! Full story...

Fish are dying in eastern North Carolina rivers, among the many casualties of Hurricane Irene. Full story...

Upon recommendation of the state health director, the NC Division of Marine Fisheries will temporarily close all coastal waters to shellfish harvesting effective immediately, due to potential impacts of floodwaters on these areas. Full story...

The first state funded and operated fishing pier in North Carolina will open Saturday where privately owned Jennette's Pier was destroyed in a 2003 hurricane. Full story...

Tonight, neighbors of a New Hanover County boat ramp and the boaters who use it will discuss limiting the access from 24 hours a day to sunrise to sunset. Some people who make their living on the water say closing the Trails End Boat Ramp after dark would be detrimental. Full story...

If you were headed out to Kure Beach for some fishing today, you might have found it a bit crowded on the pier. Folks were up bright and early for the 13th Annual Cape Fear Disabled Sportsman Fishing Tournament. Full story...

A marlin tournament in Morehead City continues to make headlines because an angler on the winning team did not have a license to fish. This weekend it's Wrightsville Beach's turn to host a marlin tournament. It’s the 37th annual Cape Fear Blue Marlin Tournament. Full story...

The start of the 4th of July weekend is nothing to celebrate for the the family of an Ocean Isle Beach man. It all started with a simple fishing trip, but the boat that left Brunswick County Thursday morning washed ashore on Myrtle Beach Thursday night. Full story...

The investigation continues into the fishermen that may have lost their nearly $1 million prize all because one crew member did not buy a fishing license. Full story...

Local fishermen are concerned about yet another fishing ban putting pressure on an already stressed industry. The ban on red snapper has businesses wondering if they'll be able to stay afloat. Full story...

Besides a struggling economy, the recent oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico is taking its toll on the seafood market. That means more pressure on fishery stocks in North Carolina. Full story...

About 300 fishermen and women turned out for the event at the Kure Beach pier. Full story...

When it comes to the holidays, there are some things you just can’t do without. “Oysters are top of the list. We have to have oysters for Thanksgiving, it's a must.” Full story...

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...