Committee for the N.C. Commercial Fishing Resource Fund are accepting proposals for the 2024 funding cycle. The Commercial Fishing Resources Fund receives proceeds from the sale of Commercial Fishing Licenses […]

The 66th Annual Big Rock Blue Marlin Tournament, presented by Jarrett Bay Boatworks, featured a record-breaking fleet of 302 boats competing for a staggering total purse of $7,562,700. For the […]

Kyle, of TW’s Bait and Tackle, reports that surf anglers have been catching a nice mix of sea mullet, pompano, bluefish, and scattered red drum out along the northern beaches. […]

Tex, of Tex’s Tackle, reports that king mackerel are on the beach, with the local piers already recording a couple of catches. Some tarpon are being spotted and hooked up […]
The N.C. Marine Fisheries Commission adopted on June 6 temporary rules to implement mandatory harvest reporting required by a new state law. The North Carolina General Assembly passed Session Law […]