Through a child’s eyes, the Little River’s shady banks upon which one writer grew up fishing transformed into a playground where her imagination ran wild.
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9 Fish Houses & Seafood Markets for Fresh-Catch Flavor
From Wanchese to Duck, these landmark businesses and the families who run them connect consumers with the daily catch.
Scales & Fish Tales
In western North Carolina, 4,000 miles of clear, cool streams and lakes provide a robust habitat for our endemic fish and the anglers who are eager to reel them in.
A Waterman’s Wisdom
At his seafood market in Jacksonville, a seasoned fisherman shows his customers that when it comes to our coast and the rich bounty it provides, the world is their oyster.
24 Scrumptious Seafood Recipes
Bring the flavors of the coast to your own kitchen with chowder, crab cakes, and fried favorites.
Go Fish: Where to Cast a Line in North Carolina
Whether you’re on the deck of a boat or wearing waders in a mountain stream: For those who fish for fun or sport, there’s nothing like that telltale tug.
Best in Shad
When a beloved catch returns to North Carolina’s fresh waters to spawn, residents of a Pitt County town set their sights — and lines — on an annual spring celebration.
Fly-Fishing Gear, Guides, & a Great Day
Ready to cast a line? Whether you’re an experienced angler or have never fished before, these fly shops offer something that everyone can appreciate: a good time on the water.
A Fish House Tradition in Swansboro
One of the last old-school fish houses in Onslow County stands sentry on the White Oak River. Clyde Phillips Seafood Market has served up seafood and stories since 1954 — an icon of the coast, persevering in pink.
