The current Saturday and Sunday commercial harvest closure for striped mullet will change to a Saturday through Monday closure beginning Oct. 1 and continue through Dec. 31. The change implements a management strategy in Amendment 2 to the Striped Mullet Fishery Management Plan, adopted by the Marine Fisheries Commission in May 2024. The commercial closures [...] Fishing | Full Article
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The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality’s Division of Marine Fisheries is accepting public comment on the Draft Spotted Seatrout Fishery Management Plan Amendment 1. Comments may be given in writing and at any of three advisory committee meetings scheduled for October: Advisory Committee Date/Time Location Northern Regional Advisory Committee Oct 8 at 6 p.m. Department [...] Fishing | Full Article
There’s still time to register for the 15th Annual North Car ...
September 20, 2024 | Fishing | By: Joy Crist
The 15th annual North Carolina Beach Buggy Association (NCBBA) Red Drum Tournament is scheduled for October 23 to October 26, 2024, and tournament organizers state that the 500 available spots are already filling up fast for this popular annual event. “Registration is ahead of previous years to date, and if you want to enjoy the [...] Fishing | Full Article
After 34 years of service to the state of North Carolina, Cameron Ingram, executive director of the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission, has announced his retirement effective December 31, 2024. Ingram has served as NCWRC executive director since August 2020. “The collective work of 700 NCWRC employees, 21 Commissioners, and conservation partner supporters, have forged [...] Fishing | Full Article
The N.C. Marine Fisheries Commission (MFC) wants to look at ways to allow more recreational access to flounder fishing in the future. At its business meeting last week, the MFC asked the N.C. Division of Marine Fisheries (DMF) Director to seek permission from the Department of Environmental Quality Secretary to move up the schedule to [...] Fishing | Full Article
As North Carolina’s state saltwater fish, the Red Drum is not only a popular target for anglers but also a species of significant economic importance. While annual data supports these claims, several key questions remain unanswered: Where do Red Drum spawn? How far do they travel? How often do they pass through the ocean inlets, [...] Fishing | Full Article
Flounder fight looms over next week’s Marine Fisheries Commi ...
August 12, 2024 | Fishing | By: Sam Walker
By SamWalkerOBXNews.com The agenda has been set for the quarterly meeting of the North Carolina Marine Fisheries Commission to be held in Raleigh next week, in the midst of a war of words with the NC Wildlife Resources Commission about a recreational flounder season taking place this year. Only one item on the agenda of the [...] Fishing | Full Article
Marine Fisheries releases annual review of management plans
August 9, 2024 | Fishing | By: Sam Walker
From SamWalkerOBXNews.com The North Carolina Division of Marine Fisheries has released its annual review of management plans for various species in the state’s coastal waters. The annual Fishery Management Plan Review summarizes available information, such as long-term trends in catch, biological data, and management through 2023 for North Carolina state-managed species. It also provides links [...] Fishing | Full Article
By Ocracoke Observer The first Red Drum Shootout, a catch-and-release fishing tournament from boats, will be held on Saturday, Sept. 21. Anglers of all skill levels are invited to test their skills and compete for the longest and most Red Drum in or offshore of Ocracoke Island. The general (Level 1) entry fee is $150 [...] Fishing | Full Article
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