NC Division of Marine Fisheries

Retired Captain Scotty Wasson spent a February day catching and releasing speckled trout—until a mid-afternoon move paid off. First fish at the new spot: a 21" Striped Bass with a red tag worth $100! 🎣

Flounder Friday Reveal 🥁 The answers is... 🐟🐟 they are BOTH Southern Flounder, the most common Flounder caught in North Carolina! How to tell: • no eye-like spots (ocellated) on body Did you guess correctly? Thanks for playing #FlounderFriday

It’s Flounder Friday! Can you tell which species these are? 🐟 Gulf Flounder 💦 Southern Flounder 🔆Summer Flounder Drop your guess below. Answer revealed Monday! #FlounderFriday #KnowYourFish

Rodney Jarman landed this double yellow-tagged Striped Bass at the end of January! Tagged over a year ago, the fish grew 6 inches during its travels. Double tags = double the reward. 🎣 Don’t forget to clip those yellow tags—they’ll look great framed with the certificate!

Flounder Friday Reveal 🥁 The Answer is… 🐟 GULF Did you guess it correctly? Thanks for playing #FlounderFriday-we’ll be back this week with another one to identify!

The recreational Gulf Flounder season opens tomorrow for ocean waters only from Portsmouth Island to the South Carolina line! Mar. 9 – Mar. 22 Minimum Size: 15" total length Hook & line only 1 fish per person per day

It’s Flounder Friday! Can you tell which species this is? 🐟 Gulf Flounder 💦 Southern Flounder 🔆Summer Flounder Drop your guess below. Need a clue? Check the link to our Flounder information page in the comments. Answer revealed Monday! #FlounderFriday #KnowYourFish

Flounder Friday Reveal 🥁 The Answer is… 👉SUMMER Did you guess it correctly? Thanks for playing #FlounderFriday-we’ll be back this week with another one to identify!

Heading out to fish today? 🎣 New sheepshead regulations are now in effect! Be sure you’re measuring by total length, with a 14-inch minimum size, and check updated possession limits before you go. Learn more: bit.ly/3ONHSeJ

It’s Flounder Friday! Can you tell which species this is? 🐟 Gulf Flounder 🌊 Southern Flounder ☀️ Summer Flounder Drop your guess below. Need a clue? Check the link to our Flounder information page at the link in bio. Answer revealed Monday! #FlounderFriday #KnowYourFish

It’s Flounder Friday! Can you tell which species this is? 🐟 Gulf Flounder 🌊 Southern Flounder ☀️ Summer Flounder Drop your guess below. Answer revealed Monday! #FlounderFriday #KnowYourFish

Congratulations to Ronald Riggs who landed this yellow-tagged striped bass in the Brunswick River in late January! This fish grew about 9 inches during its travels. Thanks for reporting your tag — you never know what story it might tell! 🎣 #taggingtuesday

A two-week, spring recreational Gulf Flounder season will open March 9-22 in ocean waters off the central and southeastern parts of coastal North Carolina. Learn more: bit.ly/3OlwXJ4

The N.C. Marine Fisheries Commission will meet February 18-19 at the Hilton Garden Inn in Kitty Hawk. Public comment sessions are scheduled for 6 p.m. February 18, and 9 a.m. February 19. Learn more about the meeting and how to participate 👉 bit.ly/4qM1ygE

Extreme cold caused widespread Spotted Seatrout cold stuns across coastal NC. Harvest closes at 4 PM Feb. 6 and remains closed through June 30 to protect spawning fish. Learn more: bit.ly/4rhP8hD Photo 1: before the snow storm Photo 2: during the snow storm

Snow on the beach… and still fishing?! ❄️🎣 How did you spend your snow day—bundled up fishing, sledding, building a snowman, or staying cozy inside?

Due to the forecasted winter storm, the South Atlantic Fishery Management Council has postponed the Lines of Communication meetings that were scheduled for next week. Learn more: bit.ly/4t6o1ao

Due to forecasted weather, this event has been postponed. Stay tuned for new dates

🗣️ Lines of Communication meetings are coming to coastal NC this February, giving fishermen a chance to talk directly with Council members. 🔗 bit.ly/4qDHdur

Coastal NC native Zak Kirby landed a 26” red-tagged striped bass while fishing with friends the day before Thanksgiving. The fish was safely released back into the Cape Fear River, and Zak will receive a $100 gift card. 🎣 Nice catch! #taggingtuesday