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This proclamation closes the following areas in Onslow and Carteret Counties: Queens Creek, a portion of Newport River, Core Creek, Jarrett Bay, Oyster Creek, and Brett Bay.
Effective Date: Shellfish Temporary Closures effective at 8:15 a.m., Sunday, April 26, 2026.
Issued Date: 4/26/26
Counties Affected: Onslow and Carteret