Topics Related to Marine Fisheries

The N.C. Division of Marine Fisheries is reminding the public of the annual blue crab harvest closures.
The N.C. Division of Marine Fisheries wants to remind the public to report any cold stunned spotted seatrout they may see in North Carolina coastal waters.
The N.C. Division of Marine Fisheries has certified a new state record red hind.
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.
December 20, 2023, 6pm
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.
April 29, 2025, 6pm - 7pm
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.
May 6, 2025, 6pm - 7pm
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 season closures for spot and for croaker will begin on different dates in December.
November 22, 2021, 9am - January 14, 2022, 6pm
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.

Members of the public may comment on the proposed shellfish bottom lease application. Comments may be made orally during the hearing via web conference, or through an online form accessed via the link below. Also, sworn written comments may be submitted to the NC Division of Marine Fisheries up to 24 hours following the proceedings.

 
December 8, 2021, 6pm
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.