This hearing was held on Wednesday, March 18, 2026.
The N.C. Division of Marine Fisheries held a public hearing on proposed shellfish bottom and water column leases in Hyde County on Wednesday, March 18, 2026, at the Hyde County Courthouse, 40 Oyster Creek Rd, Swan Quarter, NC 27885. The hearing concerned the proposed shellfish lease applications listed below.
Shellfish Lease Applications Reviewed at the Hearing
- 25-009BL / 25-010WC
Shellfish Bottom and Water Column
2.12 acres
Back Creek
Applicant: Good Time Charlie's Fisheries LLC (Mary E. Van Salisbury)
- 25-011BL / 25-012WC
Shellfish Bottom and Water Column
4.04 acres
Rose Bay
Applicant: Angel's Breath Oyster Company LLC (Michael L. D'Amelio)
- 25-013BL / 25-014WC
Shellfish Bottom and Water Column
4.09 acres
Rose Bay
Applicant: Oasis Oyster Company LLC (Maxwell A. D'Amelio)
The proposed lease areas can be identified by lease number at each corner of the proposed shellfish lease footprints.
Public Comment
Public comments on these proposed shellfish leases were accepted at the hearing and through the comment methods described in the original notice. The public participation windows associated with this hearing have ended.
Meeting Materials
Biological Investigation Reports
- View 25-009BL / 25-010WC Biological Investigation Report
- View 25-011BL / 25-012WC Biological Investigation Report
- View 25-013BL / 25-014WC Biological Investigation Report
Presentation
View Hyde County Shellfish Lease Hearing Presentation
Minutes
Read Hyde County Shellfish Lease Hearing Meeting Minutes
Contact Information
Shellfish Lease and Aquaculture Program
Phone: (252) 515-5600
Email: SLAP@deq.nc.gov
Media Inquiries
Patricia Smith, Public Information Officer
Phone: (252) 515-5500