Events

2026 Mountain Trout Trip May 15-17, 2026 Cherokee KOA Campground 92 KOA Campground Road Cherokee, NC 28719 Come join us for a weekend of relaxation and tranquility while trout fishing on stocked streams and ponds in beautiful Cherokee, North Carolina.  The event will be hosted by the Cherokee/Great Smokies KOA Campground.  Attendees can anticipate good camaraderie, relaxation, and fun times.  Accommodations will consist of overnight camping in our 10×12 Canvas Wall Tent from The Wall Tent Shop and a Davis Canvas Tent.

2026 Kerr Lake Striper & Catfish Weekend May 29-31, 2026 Henderson Point Campground Come join Drew Blake 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 upper end of the lake and in the river above Clarksville as fish travel upstream to spawn. The second school ranges from Eastland Creek back toward the dam and “migrates” up to Nutbush Creek. As the summer progresses the upper school migrates down the lake and joins the lower…

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COME SEE US Carolina Sportsman Outfitters and Carolina Bait & Tackle are bringing the community together for a full day of outdoor fun, shopping, and family-friendly activities. Whether you’re a seasoned hunter, an avid angler, or just looking for something fun to do with the family, there’s something here for everyone. • Local vendors•  Food trucks serving great eats•  Fun activities for kids•  Storewide sales & special deals **HUGE Store-Wide Sale**

NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS August 14-16, 2026 The 2025 Trophy Drum Weekend will be limited to two (2) attendees and will feature a day of fishing on Saturday, August 15 with late evening fishing with Captain Austin Goodwin of Captain Austin's Guide Service.  Lodging accommodations remains to be determined. 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, must have valid NC Coastal Recreational Fishing license.  An annual license may be purchased for $16 or and 10 day license may be purchased for $6.  These licenses can be purchased here https://gooutdoorsnorthcarolina.com…

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