Topics Related to Marine Fisheries

Public Comment Period for Draft Southern Flounder FMP Amendment 3

December 15, 2021, 9am - January 14, 2022, 5pm

The N.C. Division of Marine Fisheries is accepting public comment on proposed management to implement comprehensive, long-term measures to achieve sustainable harvest in the southern flounder fishery.



Draft Amendment 3 to the Southern Flounder Fishery Management Plan contains a suite of management options to address seven management strategies. These include:

Division of Marine Fisheries opens public comment period on Southern Flounder Fishery Management

The N.C. Division of Marine Fisheries is accepting public comment on proposed management to implement comprehensive, long-term measures to achieve sustainable harvest in the southern flounder fishery.

Marine Fisheries reminds public of blue crab harvest closure

The N.C. Division of Marine Fisheries is reminding the public of the annual blue crab harvest closures.

Fisheries ask public to report cold stunned trout

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.

North Carolina certifies new state record red hind

The N.C. Division of Marine Fisheries has certified a new state record red hind.

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

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.

Hyde County Shellfish Lease Hearing – April 29, 2025

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.

Dare County Shellfish Lease Hearing – May 6, 2025

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 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.