Topics Related to Marine Fisheries

The fall recreational striped bass season in the Albemarle Sound Management Area will not open in 2022 because a stock assessment update shows further harvest reductions are needed.
November 1, 2022, 6pm
The N.C. Marine Fisheries Commission is accepting public comment on the proposed re-adoption and amendment of one rule under a state-mandated periodic review schedule and proposed amendments to a second rule.
October 18, 2022, 10:30am
The N.C. Division of Marine Fisheries Standard Commercial Fishing License Eligibility Board will meet by teleconference at 10:30 a.m. Oct. 18. The board will consider license applications that are deemed complete and submitted by Sept. 12.
The N.C. Marine Fisheries Commission Nominating Committee will meet by web conference on Oct. 11 at 1 p.m.
October 26, 2022, 6pm
The Habitat and Water Quality Advisory Committee will meet at 6 p.m. on October 26, 2022.
October 25, 2022, 6pm
The Shellfish/Crustacean Advisory Committee will meet at 6 p.m. on October 25, 2022.
October 20, 2022, 6pm
The Finfish Advisory Committee will meet at 6 p.m. on October 20, 2022.
October 19, 2022, 6pm
The Southern Regional Advisory Committee will meet at 6 p.m. on October 19, 2022.
October 18, 2022, 6pm
The Northern Regional Advisory Committee will meet at 6 p.m. on October 18, 2022.
The commercial flounder season is closing for mobile gears in internal coastal waters statewide. Additionally, a flounder trip limit is established for the Pound Net Northern Management Area.