The Marine Fisheries Commission is scheduled to meet February 18-19, 2026, in Kitty Hawk, NC. The address for the hotel is:
Hilton Garden Inn Outer Banks/Kitty Hawk, 5353 N Virginia Dare Trail, Kitty Hawk, NC 27949.
Meeting Agenda Overview
February 18, 2026
- 6:00 P.M. Public Comment Period
February 19, 2026
- 9:00 A.M. Public Comment Period
- Preliminary Matters
- Chairman's Report
- Director's Report
- Red Snapper EFP Update (EFP Application)
- Information on the ESA Section 10 Incidental Take Permit
- Rulemaking
- 2024-2025 Rulemaking Cycle Update
- 2025-2026 Rulemaking Cycle Update
- 2026-2027 Rulemaking Cycle Update
- Vote to select preferred management option and associated proposed language for rulemaking for Atlantic Bonito Management issue paper
- Fishery Management Plan Updates
- Implementation of Adopted FMPs
- Spring 2026 Gulf Flounder Recreational
- Upcoming FMPs
- Red Drum FMP Amendment 2
- Kingfishes FMP Amendment 1
- Southern Flounder FMP Amendment 4
- 2025 Spotted Seatrout Cold Stun Update (Memo)
- Periodic Review and Expiration of Existing Rules (Memo)
- Vote to approve initial determination of rules and proceed to public notice, per N.C.G.S. 150B-21.3A:
- 15A NCAC 03Q .0100
- All other rules in 15A NCAC 03
- 15A NCAC 10C .0100
- 15A NCAC 18A .0100, .0300-.0900, and .3400
- Vote to approve initial determination of rules and proceed to public notice, per N.C.G.S. 150B-21.3A:
- Update on Mandatory Harvest Reporting
- Issues from Commissioners
- Meeting Assignments and Preview of Agenda Items for Next Meeting