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Want to know what the latest data says about Spotted Seatrout, Blue Crab, or Southern Flounder in North Carolina?

Want to know what the latest data says about Spotted Seatrout, Blue Crab, or Southern Flounder in North Carolina? Find out by reading the DEQ Division of Marine Fisheries’ (DMF) […]

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The N.C. DEQ Division of Marine Fisheries’ Artificial Reef Program sank a tugboat, Thomas Dann, on August 1 at AR-305, off Cape Lookout…

The N.C. DEQ Division of Marine Fisheries’ Artificial Reef Program sank a tugboat, Thomas Dann, on August 1 at AR-305, off Cape Lookout. The 106-foot tugboat was constructed in 1981 […]

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The N.C. Division of Marine Fisheries Standard Commercial Fishing License Eligibility Board will meet…

The N.C. Division of Marine Fisheries Standard Commercial Fishing License Eligibility Board will meet by teleconference at 10:30 a.m. on Oct. 22. The board will consider license applications that are […]

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As North Carolina’s state saltwater fish, the Red Drum is not only a popular target for anglers but also a species of significant economic importance…

As North Carolina’s state saltwater fish, the Red Drum is not only a popular target for anglers but also a species of significant economic importance. While annual data supports these […]

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New harvest reporting requirements for recreational and commercial fisheries have been delayed…

New harvest reporting requirements for recreational and commercial fisheries have been delayed by one year and will now become effective on December 1, 2025. The N.C. General Assembly recently passed […]