Kerr Lake Striper/Catfish

June 3rd- 4th, 2022   This event consisted of Drew Blake taking Chad Hooks and Billy Judson on an overnight striper fishing trip.  The trip started with the crew launching the 21' Sea Hunt BX21 from Ivy Hill Boat Ramp and finding a place to camp along the shore of Mill Creek.  Once camp was setup the crew set out to try some nighttime catfish jugging but was unsuccessful.  The crew jugged until 12 or 1:00 in the morning then decided to call it a night; however, morning came in only 3 short hours as they were up catching shad around 4:00am.  To catch bait the crew drifted the boat just offshore in around 30 foot of water and deployed spotlights over the side of the boat.  Within a hour bait fish could easily be seen swimming alongside the boat and with a few quick throws of his 8 foot…

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Central NC Blind & Disabled Fishing Day

Guiding Eyes Outdoor Blind & Disabled Fishing Day Date: July 16, 2022 Time: 9:00am - 3:30pm Live Music Provided by BullhornArts Guests and members of The Disability Awareness Council enjoyed a relaxing fishing day with Guiding Eyes Outdoors and our partner organizations.  The event was being presented in honor and recognition of the The Disability Awareness Council to allow their members a relaxing day in the outdoors.  The North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission (NCWRC) provided fishing supplies, fishery biologists, and tracked wheelchairs for the event.  Guests experienced a fun filled morning with friendly volunteers and caught common species from largemouth bass, crappie, brim, and catfish.  While guests caught these species they also learned important information about these different species from the experts at NCWRC.  Interested guests also experienced 2 miles of hay rides and ATV rides on a intensively managed property. Guests arrived at the pick up location by 8:00am…

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Mountain Trout Camp

2024 Mountain Trout Camp Dates: TBD - Early April - May Location: TBD - North Carolina Mountains   This Event Has Been Canceled.

Kerr Lake Striper and Catfish Weekend

Kerr Lake Striper & Catfish Weekend Dates: May 31st - June 2nd Location: Henderson Point Campground Address: 1427 Rev Henderson Rd, Henderson, NC 27537 Sign Ups Close: Midnight April 1, 2024 Four Open Positions for Applicants Only.  Volunteers are not needed for this event. A minimum $35 donation will be required following selection to attend the event.  Event Description: Brian Harris (blinded veteran) and Monaca Gilmore (Mentor Program Coordinator) joined Drew Blake and Cam Patrick for a weekend of fishing on Kerr Lake/Buggs Island Reservoir.  Buggs Island consists of nearly 50,000 acres of surface water and 800 miles of shoreline.  Join us as we target two of the lakes well known fisheries (Striped Bass and Catfish).  Buggs Island is known to have two "schools" of stripers which is based on their original stocking locations.  One school ranges from Clarksville to the Ivy Hill area and "migrates" up the Dan River. …

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Kerr Lake Striper & Catfish Weekend

Kerr Lake

KERR LAKE STRIPER & CATFISH WEEKEND Dates: July 12th - 14th Location: County Line Campground Address: 200 County Line Park Rd, Henderson, NC 27537 Sign Ups Close: Midnight June 1, 2024 Four Open Positions for Applicants Only.  Volunteers are not needed for this event. A minimum $35 donation will be required following selection to attend the event.  Event Description: Come join Drew Blake and Michael Fussell for a weekend of fishing on Kerr Lake/Buggs Island Reservoir.  Buggs Island consists of nearly 50,000 acres of surface water and 800 miles of shoreline.  Join us as we target two of the lakes well known fisheries (Striped Bass and Catfish).  Buggs Island is known to have two "schools" of stripers which is based on their original stocking locations.  One school ranges from Clarksville to the Ivy Hill area and "migrates" up the Dan River.  During spring, these stripers can be found in the…

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2024 Trophy Drum Weekend

  Dates: August 30 - September 1 Location: Camp Don Lee 315 Camp Don Lee Rd, Arapahoe, NC 28510 $100/person Donation Required to Attend The 2024 Trophy Drum Weekend will be limited to 10 fishermen/women and will feature 10 individual boats with a volunteer captain and mate.  All lodging and food will be provided courtesy of Camp Don Lee.  A donation of $100/person will be required to offset costs of the event. We will be targeting red drum in excess of 30 pounds with 40-50 pound fish common.  Fishing will occur within the Neuse River downstream of New Bern all the way to the Pamlico Sound.  All fishing activities will be conducted with state and federal regulations.  Trophy Drum are Catch and Release Only; however, any other species caught may be kept in accordance with state and federal regulations.  All Participants, Captains, and Mates must have valid NC Coastal Recreational…

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