Marine Fisheries Commission Meetings
Meetings Overview
The MFC typically holds four business meetings a year, but may hold additional meetings if necessary. Three of the annual meetings are held in the coastal regions, with the fourth typically held in a central location. For the commission to conduct business there must be at least five of the nine members present, with at least one recreational member and one commercial member.
How to Participate
All MFC meetings are open to the public. You may attend in person, when possible, or virtually online. To provide comments for MFC consideration, you may complete the online form, submit comments by U.S. Mail or you may register to speak during the public comment period during the meeting. Please see the Meeting Materials and Details section below for more information on how to participate.
Upcoming Meeting Information
The Marine Fisheries Commission is scheduled to meet February 18-19, 2026, in Kitty Hawk, NC. The address for the hotel is:
Hilton Garden Inn Outer Banks/Kitty Hawk, 5353 N Virginia Dare Trail, Kitty Hawk, NC 27949.
Meeting Agenda Overview
February 18, 2026
- 6:00 P.M. Public Comment Period
February 19, 2026
- 9:00 A.M. Public Comment Period
- Preliminary Matters
- Chairman's Report
- Director's Report
- Red Snapper EFP Update (EFP Application)
- Rulemaking
- 2024-2025 Rulemaking Cycle Update
- 2025-2026 Rulemaking Cycle Update
- 2026-2027 Rulemaking Cycle Update
- Vote to select preferred management option and associated proposed language for rulemaking for Atlantic Bonito Management issue paper
- Fishery Management Plan Updates
- Implementation of Adopted FMPs
- Upcoming FMPs
- Red Drum FMP Amendment 2
- Kingfishes FMP Amendment 1
- 2025 Spotted Seatrout Cold Stun Update
- Information on the ESA Section 10 Incidental Take Permit
- Periodic Review and Expiration of Existing Rules (Memo)
- Vote to approve initial determination of rules and proceed to public notice, per N.C.G.S. 150B-21.3A:
- 15A NCAC 03Q .0100
- All other rules in 15A NCAC 03
- 15A NCAC 10C .0100
- 15A NCAC 18A .0100, .0300-.0900, and .3400
- Vote to approve initial determination of rules and proceed to public notice, per N.C.G.S. 150B-21.3A:
- Update on Mandatory Harvest Reporting
- Issues from Commissioners
- Meeting Assignments and Preview of Agenda Items for Next Meeting
The Marine Fisheries Commission is tentatively scheduled to meet May 13-14, 2026, in New Bern, NC. More information and briefing materials for the meeting will be released at a later date.
The Marine Fisheries Commission is tentatively scheduled to meet August 19-20, 2026, in Raleigh, NC. More information and briefing materials for the meeting will be released at a later date.
The Marine Fisheries Commission is tentatively scheduled to meet November 18-19, 2026. More information and briefing materials for the meeting will be released at a later date.