Topics Related to Marine Fisheries

The N.C. Division of Marine Fisheries will hold a public hearing by web conference on proposed shellfish leases in Carteret County at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 8.
The N.C. Division of Marine Fisheries will hold a public hearing by web conference on proposed shellfish leases in Onslow County at 6 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 27.
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:

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.
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.