Topics Related to Marine Fisheries

MEDIA ADVISORY: Division of Marine Fisheries schedules interjurisdictional plan advisory committee workshop

The N.C. Division of Marine Fisheries will hold a workshop via web conference on Dec. 8 to review the draft Amendment 2 to the Fishery Management Plan for Interjurisdictional Fisheries with the plan advisory committee.

Pamlico County Shellfish Lease Hearing

The N.C. Division of Marine Fisheries will hold an in-person public hearing on a proposed shellfish lease in Pamlico County at 6 p.m. Wednesday, December 20 at the Pamlico County Courthouse, Commissioner’s Room, 202 Main Street, Bayboro.

Hyde County Shellfish Lease Hearing – April 29, 2025

The N.C. Division of Marine Fisheries held a public hearing on proposed shellfish leases in Hyde County at 6 p.m. Tuesday, April 29, 2025. The hearing was conducted in person at the Hyde County Courthouse in Swan Quarter and virtually via Webex.

Dare County Shellfish Lease Hearing – May 6, 2025

The N.C. Division of Marine Fisheries held a public hearing on proposed shellfish leases in Dare County at 6 p.m. Tuesday, May 6, 2025. The hearing was conducted in person at the Dare County Government Office in Manteo and virtually via Webex.

Commercial spot and croaker closures begin in December; 50-fish recreational bag limits remain in place

Commercial season closures for spot and for croaker will begin on different dates in December.

Public Comment Period for Pender County Shellfish Lease Hearing

The N.C. Division of Marine Fisheries will hold a public hearing by webinar on proposed shellfish leases in Pender County at 6 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 13.

FMP for Interjurisdictional Fisheries Advisory Committee Workshop

The N.C. Division of Marine Fisheries held a workshop by webinar with the Fishery Management Plan for Interjurisdictional Fisheries Advisory Committee on December 8.

Carteret County Shellfish Lease Hearing – March 13, 2025

The N.C. Division of Marine Fisheries held a public hearing on proposed shellfish leases in Carteret County at 6 p.m. Thursday, March 13, 2025. The hearing was conducted in person at the division’s Central District Office in Morehead City and virtually via Webex.

Onslow County Shellfish Lease Hearing – April 22, 2025

The N.C. Division of Marine Fisheries held a public hearing on proposed shellfish leases in Onslow County at 6 p.m. Tuesday, April 22, 2025. The hearing was conducted in person at the Holly Ridge Community Center in Holly Ridge and virtually via Webex.

MEDIA ADVISORY: Public hearing scheduled for Pender County shellfish lease proposals

The N.C. Division of Marine Fisheries will hold a public hearing by web conference on proposed shellfish leases in Pender County at 6 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 13.