Topics Related to Marine Fisheries

Looking for the latest scientific information on your favorite coastal fish? The N.C. Department of Environmental Quality’s Division of Marine Fisheries has released its annual Fishery Management Plan Update.
The N.C. Department of Environmental Quality’s Division of Marine Fisheries Standard Commercial Fishing License Eligibility Board will meet by conference call at 10:30 a.m. on Oct. 22. The board will consider license applications that are deemed complete and submitted by Sept. 24.
October 22, 2025, 10:30am - 12:30pm
The N.C. Department of Environmental Quality’s Division of Marine Fisheries Standard Commercial Fishing License Eligibility Board will meet by conference call at 10:30 a.m. on Oct. 22.
August 26, 2025, 6pm
The N.C. Marine Fisheries Commission is accepting public comment on nine proposed rules pertaining to permits, and franchises and shellfish leases. A public hearing will be held by WebEx on Aug. 26, 2025, at 6 p.m. A listening station will be established at the NCDEQ Division of Marine Fisheries Central District Office at 5285 Highway 70 West, Morehead City.
The N.C. Marine Fisheries Commission is accepting public comment on nine proposed rules pertaining to permits, and franchises and shellfish leases.
The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality’s Division of Marine Fisheries recently established new a state record for the rarely encountered and deep-dwelling Channel Scabbardfish (Evoxymetopon taeniatus) and a Spinycheek Scorpionfish (Neomerinthe hemingwayi).
The N.C. Department of Environmental Quality’s Division of Marine Fisheries today announced that the 2025 recreational flounder season will open in Coastal and Joint waters of the state Sept. 1 at 12:01 a.m. and close Sept. 14 at 11:59 p.m.
The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality’s Division of Division of Marine Fisheries recently established a new state record for Bulleye (Cookeolus japonicus).
The N.C. Department of Environmental Quality’s Division of Marine Fisheries will collect Red Snapper carcasses from recreational fishermen during the 2025 mini-season, held July 11-12. The carcasses will be used for research purposes.
The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality’s Division of Division of Marine Fisheries recently certified a new state record for Almaco Jack (Seriola rivoliana).