Raleigh Bass & Saltwater Fishing Expo, January 8 - 10, 2027

Celebrating Americas greatest fisheries! Happy 250th Anniversary America! 🎣🇺🇸

Bassmaster unveils 2026 100 Best Bass Lakes rankings, celebrating America’s greatest fisheries during America250 - Bassmaster BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — As the United States celebrates its 250th birthday, Bassmaster Magazine is honoring one of America’s greatest public treasures, its world-class bass fisheries. Today, the publication releases its annual 100 Best Bass Lakes rankings,...

🎣🇺🇸 Wishing all our followers a fantastic Independence Day weekend filled with tight lines and Patriotic Pride! Let Freedom Ring and fish bite on this special 250th Anniversary of Freedom! 💥

Check out the excellent in-person and virtual fishing classes being offered by the NCWRC Fishing Education Team in July.

Visit our class calendar and register at: https://bit.ly/44YkCxs

Pechmann Fishing Education Center in Fayetteville:

June 29, 30 & July 1: Basic Rod Building Workshop, 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm nightly, ages 16 years and older
July 2: Topwater Bass Basics, 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm, ages 12 years and older
July 7: Bass Jig Basics, 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm, ages 12 years and older
July 8: Soft Plastics Lure-Making Workshop, 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm, ages 12 years and older
July 9: Soft Plastics Rigging & Presentation, 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm, ages 12 years and older
July 10: Spinnerbait Crafting Workshop, 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm, ages 12 years and older
July 11: Family Fishing Workshop, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm, families with children ages 5 years to 15 years
July 14: Basic Knots & Rigging Workshop, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm, ages 12 years and older
July 15: Catfishing Basics, 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm, ages 12 years and older
July 16: Basic Fly-casting Workshop, 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm, ages 13 years and older
July 17: Fly-fishing Connections, 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm, ages 10 years and older
July 18: Volunteer Orientation/Basic Fishing Instructor Training, 8:30 am - 12:00 pm, for volunteers ages 18 years and older
July 21: Advanced Knots & Rigging Workshop, 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm, ages 13 years and older
July 23: Monthly Fly-tying Forum, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm, ages 10 years and older
July 24: Introduction to Kayak Fishing, 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm, ages 14 years and older
July 25: Kayak Fishing Experience, 8:00 am - 1:00 pm, ages 14 years and older; Introduction to Kayak Fishing is required
July 25: Warmwater Fly-fishing Workshop, 4:00 pm - 8:30 pm, ages 14 years and older
July 27 & 28: Boater's Safety Course, 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm nightly, ages 16 years and older
July 28: Intermediate Fly-casting Workshop, 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm, ages 13 years and older
July 30: Introductory Fishing for Adults, 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm, ages 16 years and older

Piedmond Area:

July 11: Learn to Fly-Fish: Before the Cast (Equipment Program) 10:00am-12:00pm
Forest Ridge Park (2100 Old NC 98 Hwy, Wake Forest, NC 27587)

July 11: Learn to Fly-Fish: Casting Basics: 1:00pm-3:00pm
Forest Ridge Park (2100 Old NC 98 Hwy, Wake Forest, NC 27587)

July 19: Learn to Fly-Fish: Before the Cast (Equipment Program) 10:00am-12:00pm
Haw River State Park (339 Conference Center Dr, Browns Summit, NC 27214)

July 19: Learn to Fly-Fish: Casting Basics: 1:00pm-3:00pm
Haw River State Park (339 Conference Center Dr, Browns Summit, NC 27214)

July 26: Learn to Fly-Fish: Introduction to Warmwater Fly-Fishing 8:00am-12:00pm
Haw River State Park (339 Conference Center Dr, Browns Summit, NC 27214)

Western North Carolina:

July 2: Family Fishing Workshop, 6:00 pm -8:00 pm, no minimum age (Marion)
July 17: Basic Fly-fishing Workshop, 6:00 pm -8:00 pm, ages 14 and older (Marion)
July 18: Warm Water Fly-fishing Workshop, 9:00 am -12:00 pm, ages 14 and older (Marion)
July 24: Catfishing Basics, 6:00 pm -8:00 pm, ages 12 and older (Marion)
July 25: Family Fishing Workshop, 10:00 am -1:00 pm, no minimum age (Marion)
July 25: Western Region Volunteer Fishing Instructor Orientation and Training, 8:00 am -1:00 pm, ages 18 and older (Marion)
July 31: Soft Plastic Rigging & Presentation, 6:00 pm -8:00 pm, ages 12 and older (Marion)

Virtual:

July 1: The Foreign Language of Nymphing, 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm, ages 13 years and older
July 8: Wading Safety & Stream Etiquette, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm, ages 12 years and older
July 15: How to Read a Trout Stream, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm, all ages welcome
July 22: Understanding & Selecting Fly-fishing Equipment, 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm, ages 12 years and older
July 29: Fundamentals of Largemouth Bass Behavior, 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm, ages 14 years and older

Happy Father's Day to all the amazing dads out there who have passed down their love of fishing to the next generation! 🎣
May you have a weekend filled with Tight lines and Big Catches! Happy Father's Day!

🛥️ A boat water pump impeller is one of the most important parts of a boat. It helps ensure that the boat runs at a safe operating temperature. Because of this, consistent maintenance is crucial.
Learn more about the pump impeller using the link below. ⬇️

https://www.discoverboating.com/resources/boat-water-pump-impeller?

59 years ago, the first professional bass tournament was organized, marking the beginning of a beloved sport that has only grown in popularity since. Here's to all the anglers who have competed, the fans who have cheered them on, and the countless memories made out on the water.

🚨FREE Online Boating Safety course approved & accepted by NC Wildlife Resources Commission!
Any person born on or after January 1, 1988, must successfully complete a NASBLA approved boating education course before operating any vessel propelled by a motor of 10 HP or greater.
North Carolina has the following restrictions for the operators of personal watercraft:
• No person under 14 years of age may operate a PWC.
• A person at least 14 years of age but younger than 16 years of age may operate a PWC in public waters if they are accompanied by a person at least 18 years of age who is in compliance with the state’s boating education requirements, or the person possesses ID with proof of age and boating safety certification or card indicating the satisfactory completion of a NASBLA boating safety education course.
• A person 16 years of age or older must comply with the mandatory boater education requirements for all vessels of 10 HP or greater before operating a PWC.
• The owner of a PWC must not knowingly allow a child under the age of 16 operate their craft except as provided above.

North Carolina - BoatUS Foundation The BoatUS Foundation's Online Course is the only FREE Online Boating Safety Course approved by the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission.

The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission (NCWRC) and its partners are participating in National Fishing and Boating Week, held the first week of June each year, with events being held throughout North Carolina. 🎣 Follow link below for details 👇
https://www.ncwildlife.gov/news/press-releases/2026/05/06/north-carolina-celebrates-national-fishing-and-boating-week

🚨Looking to save some money on your boating adventures? Here are some tips on how to cut boat fuel usage. ⛽️
👇 Follow link below.
https://www.discoverboating.com/resources/how-to-cut-boat-fuel-usage