Inshore Fishing
Changes made to N.C. Saltwater Citation Program
North Carolina’s Saltwater Citation Program is undergoing changes, effective May 1, 2021, in the way it recognizes outstanding recreational catches. […]
Articles by NCDMF Release
Black Sea Bass
Black sea bass season opens May 15, 2021 north of Cape Hatteras
The recreational black sea bass season north of Cape Hatteras will open on May 15, 2021 and run through the end of the year. […]
Cobia
Cobia season opens May 1 in N.C. waters
As North Carolina’s 2021 recreational cobia season opens on May 1, anglers need to know that some updated limits are in place. […]
Cobia
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. […]
Flounder
New change to flounder plan means larger allocation for recreational anglers
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. […]
Inshore Fishing
New NC limits on spots and croaker beginning April 15
North Carolina anglers will have new limits on spots and croakers beginning April 15, 2021. […]
Events & Announcements
NC Marine Fisheries Commission meeting by web conference this month
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. […]
Events & Announcements
NCDMF asks anglers to report cold stunned seatrout
If you see a spotted seatrout cold stun event while on the water, the NCDMF would like to know about it. […]
Newsletters
Report cold stunned speckled trout to NCDMF
Anglers are asked to report cold stun events, which can negatively impact the speckled trout population, to the NCDMF. […]
Newsletters
Inline circle hooks required for ocean striped bass beginning Jan 1
Striper anglers fishing in Atlantic Ocean waters must use non-offset, non-stainless steel circle hooks beginning Jan. 1, 2021 when using natural baits. […]