Jeff Burns was fishing on the Bay River in eastern North Carolina in late April 2024 when he caught a 10-pound, 1-ounce speckled trout. Burns was fishing off of his landing when he caught the fish, which was 32.5 inches long.
Speckled trout closure impacts recreational and commercial anglers Due to what North Carolina’s Division of Marine Fisheries called “widespread cold stun events,” all Coastal and Joint fishing waters in North Carolina have been closed to
Brian Cope is the editor of Carolina Sportsman. He has won numerous awards for his writing, photography, and videography. He is a retired Air Force combat communications technician, and has a B.A. in English Literature from the University of South Carolina. You can reach him at brianc@carolinasportsman.com.
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