Press Releases
Releases – June 8, 2017
Coastal recreational fishermen hooked fewer fish in 2016 than they did in 2015. Anglers brought an estimated 8.5 million fish to the docks in 2016, a decrease of 18 percent […]
Releases – May 25, 2017
The Inaugural Ron McManus Memorial Fishing Tournament, a fundraising fishing tournament honoring Ron McManus, North Myrtle Beach businessman and avid fisherman, is scheduled for Memorial Day Weekend, May 26-28, 2017, […]
Releases – May 11, 2017
Anglers can soon be recognized for releasing large bluefish. The N.C. Division of Marine Fisheries’ Saltwater Fishing Tournament, known commonly as the Citation Program, will add a bluefish release category […]
Releases – April 27, 2017
Emerald Isle Parks and Recreation will present the 2017 Youth Fishing Derby on Saturday, June 10, from 9:00-11:00 am at the Bogue Inlet Pier. The event is free and open […]
Releases – April 13, 2017
New size and bag limits will go into effect May 1 for the recreational cobia fishery in North Carolina waters. The minimum size limit will increase to 36 inches fork […]