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  • New rule effective today that pertains to classification of shellf ...

    June 1, 2023 | Fishing

    New recreational slot limit implemented for striped bass caught in ...

    May 25, 2023 | Fishing

    Island Fishing: Late spring fishing starts to heat up

    May 18, 2023 | Fishing | By: Victoria Caldwell

    Marine Fisheries Commission to meet May 24-26 in Beaufort

    May 12, 2023 | Fishing

    Island Fishing: Another Reason to Get Hooked . . . The Ocracoke In ...

    May 9, 2023 | Fishing | By: Denine Phillips
  • New rule effective today that pertains to classification of shellf ...

    June 1, 2023 | Fishing

    New recreational slot limit implemented for striped bass caught in ...

    May 25, 2023 | Fishing

    Island Fishing: Late spring fishing starts to heat up

    May 18, 2023 | Fishing | By: Victoria Caldwell

    Marine Fisheries Commission to meet May 24-26 in Beaufort

    May 12, 2023 | Fishing

    Island Fishing: Another Reason to Get Hooked . . . The Ocracoke In ...

    May 9, 2023 | Fishing | By: Denine Phillips
  • New rule effective today that pertains to classification of shellf ...

    June 1, 2023 | Fishing

    New recreational slot limit implemented for striped bass caught in ...

    May 25, 2023 | Fishing

    Island Fishing: Late spring fishing starts to heat up

    May 18, 2023 | Fishing | By: Victoria Caldwell

    Marine Fisheries Commission to meet May 24-26 in Beaufort

    May 12, 2023 | Fishing

    Island Fishing: Another Reason to Get Hooked . . . The Ocracoke In ...

    May 9, 2023 | Fishing | By: Denine Phillips
  • New rule effective today that pertains to classification of shellf ...

    June 1, 2023 | Fishing

    New recreational slot limit implemented for striped bass caught in ...

    May 25, 2023 | Fishing

    Island Fishing: Late spring fishing starts to heat up

    May 18, 2023 | Fishing | By: Victoria Caldwell

    Marine Fisheries Commission to meet May 24-26 in Beaufort

    May 12, 2023 | Fishing

    Island Fishing: Another Reason to Get Hooked . . . The Ocracoke In ...

    May 9, 2023 | Fishing | By: Denine Phillips
  • New rule effective today that pertains to classification of shellf ...

    June 1, 2023 | Fishing

    New recreational slot limit implemented for striped bass caught in ...

    May 25, 2023 | Fishing

    Island Fishing: Late spring fishing starts to heat up

    May 18, 2023 | Fishing | By: Victoria Caldwell

    Marine Fisheries Commission to meet May 24-26 in Beaufort

    May 12, 2023 | Fishing

    Island Fishing: Another Reason to Get Hooked . . . The Ocracoke In ...

    May 9, 2023 | Fishing | By: Denine Phillips

Meeting on automated system for anchored gill net fishery will be ...

May 8, 2023 | Fishing

The Division of Marine Fisheries has been hosting a series of public outreach meetings this past week to provide updates and gather input on the development and implementation of an automated system that will be used to schedule observer trips for the estuarine-anchored gill-net fishery in North Carolina. The last of the five meetings will [...] Fishing |  Full Article

First-ever Ocracoke Working Waterman’s Festival will be held in ...

May 5, 2023 | Fishing

Ocracoke Preservation Society is pleased to announce the 1st Annual Ocracoke Working Waterman’s Festival on Saturday, October 21, 2023, from 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. on the grounds of the Ocracoke Preservation Society Museum. Join the Ocracoke Preservation Society (OPS) in celebrating Ocracoke heritage with its rich history and continuing tradition of working on the [...] Fishing |  Full Article

U.S. marine fish stocks show improvements in 2022

May 2, 2023 | Fishing | From The: WOBX

NOAA has released the 2022 Status of Stocks report, providing a snapshot of the more than 490 fish stocks managed by NOAA Fisheries. Maintaining sustainable fisheries contributes significantly to the U.S. economy, provides important recreational opportunities and helps meet the growing challenge of increasing the nation’s seafood supply. In 2022, U.S. fisheries data revealed that [...] Fishing |  Full Article

Division of Marine Fisheries seeks striped mullet advisors

May 1, 2023 | Fishing

The N.C. Division of Marine Fisheries is looking for commercial and recreational fishermen, scientists, and other interested parties to sit on the Striped Mullet Fishery Management Plan Advisory Committee. The committee will assist the division in developing Amendment 2 to the N.C. Striped Mullet Fishery Management Plan. The division will hold an in-person workshop-style meeting that [...] Fishing |  Full Article

Division of Marine Fisheries seeks input on automated system for a ...

April 21, 2023 | Fishing

The Division of Marine Fisheries is hosting a series of public outreach meetings to provide updates and gather input on the development and implementation of an automated system that will be used to schedule observer trips for the estuarine-anchored gill-net fishery in North Carolina. The Division is working with the N.C. Department of Information Technology [...] Fishing |  Full Article

Summit to celebrate oyster work so far, gear up for more

April 20, 2023 | Fishing | From The: Coastal Review

Researchers, managers, growers, harvesters, restaurateurs, restoration practitioners, state legislators, educators and others invested in protecting and restoring the state’s oyster resources will meet in Raleigh to share recent accomplishments and encourage future work. The two-day workshop, “N.C. Oyster Summit: Resilient Coasts for Future Roasts,” and a legislative reception are to take place May 9-10 in [...] Fishing |  Full Article

Parking will be limited at Oregon Inlet boat ramps from April 23-2 ...

April 18, 2023 | Fishing

From the evening of April 23 through the afternoon of April 27, parking availability will be limited at Cape Hatteras National Seashore’s Oregon Inlet public boat ramps during a project to place permanent pavement markings in the parking lot. Visitors should use caution while maneuvering boat trailers in and out of the work zone. The [...] Fishing |  Full Article

2024 Marine Fisheries license sales/renewal period begins today

April 17, 2023 | Fishing

The N.C. Division of Marine Fisheries began renewing commercial fishing, seafood dealer, and for-hire licenses and permits today. The Division has mailed renewal packets to current license and permit holders that include an application and a self-addressed, postage-paid envelope. Renewals may be completed by mail, dropbox, or in person by appointment. Drop boxes and appointments [...] Fishing |  Full Article

Division of Marine Fisheries invites public input on communication ...

April 13, 2023 | Fishing

The N.C. Division of Marine Fisheries is conducting a survey to collect information and input to improve its engagement strategies. Members of the public are invited to click here to complete the survey. Licensed coastal fishermen who have an email on file will receive an email inviting them to participate in the survey, as well. The Division [...] Fishing |  Full Article

More Outer Banks Fishing Reports

Reminder: Bonner Pier to close Tuesday and Wednesday for parking lot improvements

April 10, 2023 | Fishing

Rodanthe Pier will open for the 2023 season on April 1

March 27, 2023 | Fishing | By: Joy Crist

Outer Banks Seafood Festival announces endowment in support of fishing industry

March 25, 2023 | Fishing

Division of Marine Fisheries holding meetings for charter/for-hire operators

March 24, 2023 | Fishing

Comments sought by NOAA Fisheries on catch specifications for spiny dogfish

March 24, 2023 | Fishing | From The: WOBX

NCBBA’s first Operation Beach Respect and Adopt-A-Highway event of 2023 will be held on Saturday, April 1

March 22, 2023 | Fishing | By: Joy Crist

Free, two-day safety & survival training for commercial fishermen offered in Wanchese

March 21, 2023 | Fishing | From The: OBX Today

Various Marine Fisheries rules go into effect today

March 15, 2023 | Fishing

Volunteers needed for the 38th Ocracoke Invitational Surf Fishing Tournament on May 3-5

March 14, 2023 | Fishing | By: Joy Crist

Public hearing scheduled for proposed shellfish leases in Dare County

March 13, 2023 | Fishing

NC Catch Summit, Outer Banks Feast will be held March 20 in Nags Head

March 11, 2023 | Fishing

Marine Fisheries Commission Coastal Recreational Fishing License Advisory Committee to meet March 10

March 2, 2023 | Fishing

Recreational giant bluefin tuna season comes to a close after quota met

February 23, 2023 | Fishing | By: Sam Walker | From The: WOBX

Division of Marine Fisheries conducting survey of charter boat, head boat, and guide service operators

February 21, 2023 | Fishing

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