The North Carolina Spot Festival returns to Pender County, a two-day event that observes the rich fishing history of Hampstead. The spot, known as the "spot fish" or "Norfolk spot," are abundant in ...

What is a spot? The fish, that is. Also called "spot fish" or "Norfolk spot," they are abundant in North Carolina and are one of the most popular saltwater fish of the mid-Atlantic. In Pender County, ...

The North Carolina Spot Festival is returning for another year. Set for Nov. 1-2 in 2025, the festival is taking place at its longtime location,14221 U.S. 17 in Hampstead. Festival-goers will ...

From the Florida Keys to Alaska, our avid angler contributor shares his favorite fishing spots in the U.S. that offer extra ...

When I think about beach food, fish and chips always comes to mind as the perfect seaside meal. North Carolina's coastline is ...

In this edition of The Starting Spot Daily Bass Fishing Headlines, Get Expert Tips to Catch Bass in the Wind, Invasive Bass Threaten North Carolina, and Best Places for Giant Bass. Get Expert Tips to ...