Press Releases
The Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission (ASMFC) is considering new restrictions on striped bass for 2026, proposing a 12% reduction for the recreational sector, which would require additional seasonal closures […]
The N.C. Marine Fisheries Commission is looking for commercial and recreational fishermen, scientists, and other interested parties to sit on various fisheries advisory committees. Two regional advisory committees – Northern […]
The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality’s Division of Marine Fisheries has removed pound net trip limits for the upcoming commercial flounder season. All pound net management areas will open […]
After a year-long, intensive information gathering process, the directors of the state marine fisheries agencies from Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, and North Carolina have released the outline of a plan […]
The N.C. Department of Environmental Quality’s Division of Marine Fisheries Standard Commercial Fishing License Eligibility Board will meet by conference call at 10:30 a.m. on Oct. 22. The board will […]