Inshore Fishing
N.C. coastal fishing report – southern coast
Even with scorching summer temperatures, numerous species of fish are biting along North Carolina’s coast. […]
Articles by NCDMF Release
Inshore Fishing
NCDMF publishes annual fish stock review
The NCDMF has released its annual stock review of the state’s coastal fish species. […]
Newsletters
NCDMF asks for red snapper carcasses
The NCDMR is asking red snapper anglers to donate carcasses during the upcoming red snapper seasons. […]
Events & Announcements
NCDMF wants public input on COVID-19 relief spending
Federal relief offered to some fishing-related business The North Carolina Division of Marine Fisheries is seeking input from the public on a draft spending plan for $5.4 million in federal coronavirus fisheries assistance. The spending […]
Inshore Fishing
Circle hooks mandatory for N.C. shark fishing
Beginning June 22, 2020, North Carolina anglers fishing for sharks will be required to use inline circle hooks. […]
Events & Announcements
NCMFC webinar meeting open to public May 14
The May 14 MFC meeting will discuss turtle management, circle hooks, and treble hooks, and the public can join by webinar. […]
Inshore Fishing
NC Marine Fisheries meets Feb. 19 – 21 in New Bern
The NC Marine Fisheries Division is meeting in New Bern to discuss several pieces of fisheries legislation Feb. 19 – 21. The first two meetings are open for public comment. […]
Fishing
NC Sea Grant offers fisheries science course for anglers
This course offers an insight into the science of managing fisheries specific to the state of North Carolina. […]
Black Sea Bass
Black sea bass opens north of Hatteras Feb. 1
The recreational black sea bass season north of Cape Hatteras will open Feb. 1 and run through Feb. 28. […]
Inshore Fishing
Bluefish limit for NC anglers being reduced Feb. 1
The limit on bluefish for recreational anglers in North Carolina is being reduced beginning on Feb. 1. […]