The Division of Marine Fisheries accepts shellfish bottom lease and water column applications annually from March 1 through Aug. 1.
fisheries
Interactive map shows where marine fisheries rules apply
The Division of Marine Fisheries has a new interactive, online tool to help the public with rules like anadromous fish spawning areas, demarcations of coastal, joint and inland fishing waters, and crab spawning sanctuaries.
Division rewards 15 anglers in fish tag drawing
The Division of Marine Fisheries randomly selected fish tag numbers from more than 664 tags that were turned in during 2021.
Meeting set on shellfish leasing in Bogue Sound
The goal is to provide information on shellfish leases and the potential of shellfish aquaculture enterprise areas in and around Bogue Sound, where there’s a moratorium on new leases.
Estuarine flounder dealer permits now available
Applications for the free permit are available online, by calling, or by setting up an appointment at one of the division offices.
State adds tons of material to artificial reefs
The state Division of Marine Fisheries’ Artificial Reef Program recently partnered with a various organizations to add material to existing man-made reefs.
Recreational flounder season to be Sept. 1-30
Recreational flounder season will be from Sept. 1-30 with provisions for recreational hook-and-line and gig fisheries. No harvesting with a recreational commercial gear license is allowed.
Wilmington fisher catches first state record Graysby grouper
The Division of Marine Fisheries certified the 2-pound, 3-ounce fish George Dale caught May 31 near Masonboro Inlet.
Various readopted fisheries rules take effect June 1
More than three dozen readopted rules went into effect June 1 but Division of Marine Fisheries officials say that fishers will notice little change.
NOAA Fisheries seeks comment on equity, EJ strategy
NOAA Fisheries is accepting comments until Aug. 19 on its first draft Equity and Environmental Justice Strategy.
Commission set for final vote on flounder plan amendment
North Carolina Marine Fisheries Commission meets May 25-26 in Beaufort.
Study finds oyster sustainability among Indigenous peoples
Archaeological examinations of middens published this week show that Native Americans and Australians were successful at sustainably harvesting shellfish over thousands of years.
NOAA Fisheries releases climate regional action plans
NOAA Fisheries is asking for comment on its draft Climate Regional Action Plans to address climate-science needs in each region over the next three years.
State asks anglers to donate cobia carcasses for research
The Division of Marine Fisheries is asking anglers to donate cobia carcasses to help with data collection.
Fisheries joint rules review public comment, hearing set
The nine rules are proposed for readoption without changes and pertain to fishing waters managed jointly by the N.C. Marine Fisheries Commission and the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission.
Renew commercial fishing, dealer, for-hire licenses
The division announced Friday that it is mailing to current license and permit holders renewal packets that include an application and a self-addressed, postage-paid envelope.
