Topics Related to Marine Fisheries

Public Hearing on MFC Proposed Rules

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.

Standard Commercial Fishing License Eligibility Board Meeting

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.

MEDIA ADVISORY: Marine Fisheries Commission Nominating Committee to meet Oct. 11

The N.C. Marine Fisheries Commission Nominating Committee will meet by web conference on Oct. 11 at 1 p.m.

Habitat and Water Quality Advisory Committee Meeting

October 26, 2022, 6pm
The Habitat and Water Quality Advisory Committee will meet at 6 p.m. on October 26, 2022.

Shellfish/Crustacean Advisory Committee Meeting

October 25, 2022, 6pm
The Shellfish/Crustacean Advisory Committee will meet at 6 p.m. on October 25, 2022.

Finfish Advisory Committee Meeting

October 20, 2022, 6pm
The Finfish Advisory Committee will meet at 6 p.m. on October 20, 2022.

Southern Regional Advisory Committee Meeting

October 19, 2022, 6pm
The Southern Regional Advisory Committee will meet at 6 p.m. on October 19, 2022.

Northern Regional Advisory Committee Meeting

October 18, 2022, 6pm
The Northern Regional Advisory Committee will meet at 6 p.m. on October 18, 2022.

Commercial flounder season closing statewide for mobile gears; trip limit established for pound nets in Northern Management Area

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.

Division of Marine Fisheries announces scoping period for striped mullet

The Division of Marine Fisheries is developing Amendment 2 to the N.C. Striped Mullet Fishery Management Plan (FMP). The division will hold a public scoping period Sept. 26 to Oct. 7 to solicit public input on potential management strategies for the upcoming amendment and discuss stakeholder priorities. Scoping is the best opportunity for the public to inform the plan.