NCDMF Release, Author at Carolina Sportsman

2021 cobia season opens May 1 in NC waters

The 2021 recreational cobia season will open May 1 in North Carolina waters, with some changes in place to the per-vessel daily limit. […]

New change to flounder plan means larger allocation for recreational anglers

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The most recent statement from NCMFC concerning North Carolina’s flounder fishery is a bit of good news for recreational anglers, who will see larger allocations beginning in 2023. […]

New NC limits on spots and croaker beginning April 15

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North Carolina anglers will have new limits on spots and croakers beginning April 15, 2021. […]

NC Marine Fisheries Commission meeting by web conference this month

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The public is invited to attend a virtual meeting hosted by the N.C. Marine Fisheries Commission on Feb. 25 and 26, beginning at 9 a.m. each day. […]

NCDMF asks anglers to report cold stunned seatrout

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If you see a spotted seatrout cold stun event while on the water, the NCDMF would like to know about it. […]

Report cold stunned speckled trout to NCDMF

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Anglers are asked to report cold stun events, which can negatively impact the speckled trout population, to the NCDMF. […]

Inline circle hooks required for ocean striped bass beginning Jan 1

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Striper anglers fishing in Atlantic Ocean waters must use non-offset, non-stainless steel circle hooks beginning Jan. 1, 2021 when using natural baits. […]

Black sea bass season closes Dec. 1 north of Cape Hatteras

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The recreational harvest season for black sea bass north of Cape Hatteras is closing Dec. 1, 2020, and will remain closed until the middle of May 2021. […]