Topics Related to Marine Fisheries

Spring 2023 recreational striped bass season in Albemarle Sound Management Area closes Sunday

The N.C. Division of Marine Fisheries announced today that the spring 2023 recreational striped bass season in the Albemarle Sound Management Area will close at 11:59 P.M., Sunday Mar. 12, 2023. Preliminary estimates of recreational striped bass harvest indicate the spring harvest allocation for these waters has been met.

Marine Fisheries Commission advocates for water quality programs

The N.C. Marine Fisheries Commission took a stand with its fellow state environmental commissions for improved water quality in North Carolina.

MFC Coastal Recreational Fishing License Advisory Committee Meeting

The Marine Fisheries Commission Coastal Recreational Fishing License Advisory Committee will meet on March 10 at 1 p.m. by web conference.

Division of Marine Fisheries conducting for-hire survey

The N.C. Division of Marine Fisheries is conducting a survey of for-hire operators that work in coastal waters of the state.

MEDIA ADVISORY: Public hearing scheduled for proposed shellfish leases in Hyde County

The N.C. Division of Marine Fisheries will hold a public hearing on proposed shellfish leases in Hyde County at 6 p.m. Wednesday, March 29.

Division of Marine Fisheries announces scoping period for spotted seatrout

The Division of Marine Fisheries is developing Amendment 1 to the N.C. Spotted Seatrout Fishery Management Plan (FMP).

Scoping Meeting for Amendment 1 to the Spotted Seatrout FMP

The Division of Marine Fisheries is developing Amendment 1 to the N.C. Spotted Seatrout Fishery Management Plan (FMP). The division will hold a public scoping period March 13 to 24 to solicit input on potential management strategies for the upcoming amendment and discuss stakeholder priorities.

Public Scoping Period March 13 to 24 on Spotted Seatrout Fishery Management Plan

The Division of Marine Fisheries is developing Amendment 1 to the N.C. Spotted Seatrout Fishery Management Plan (FMP). The division will hold a public scoping period March 13 to 24 to solicit input on potential management strategies for the upcoming amendment and discuss stakeholder priorities.

Scoping Meeting for Amendment 1 to the Spotted Seatrout FMP

The Division of Marine Fisheries is developing Amendment 1 to the N.C. Spotted Seatrout Fishery Management Plan (FMP). The division will hold a public scoping period March 13 to 24 to solicit input on potential management strategies for the upcoming amendment and discuss stakeholder priorities.

Scoping Meeting for Amendment 1 to the Spotted Seatrout FMP

The Division of Marine Fisheries is developing Amendment 1 to the N.C. Spotted Seatrout Fishery Management Plan (FMP). The division will hold a public scoping period March 13 to 24 to solicit input on potential management strategies for the upcoming amendment and discuss stakeholder priorities.