MOREHEAD CITY – The N.C. Marine Fisheries Commission is looking for individuals to serve on the Sea Turtle Advisory Committee and provide advice on various issues related to sea turtles. Duties of this committee will include, but are not limited to: ·Providing recommendations on reducing sea turtle interactions in commercial and recreational fisheries; ·Reviewing […]
NOAA Announces New Regulations for King and Spanish Mackerel in the Gulf of Mexico and Atlantic Region A new rule, effective July 16, 2014, will change the coastal migratory pelagics permit requirements and restrictions, including modification of the sales provisions and income requirements. For the Gulf of Mexico, the rule prohibits the sale of king […]
SPOTTED SEATROUT RECREATIONAL Dr. Louis B. Daniel III, Director, Division of Marine Fisheries, hereby announces that effective 12:01 A.M., Sunday, June 15, 2014, the following will apply to spotted seatrout in the recreational fishery: I. MINIMUM SIZE LIMIT It is unlawful to possess spotted seatrout (speckled trout) less than 14 inches total length. II. RECREATIONAL […]
Recreational Harvest of Golden Tilefish and Snowy Grouper Closing June 7, 2014 (Revised) Golden Tilefish Recreational harvest of golden tilefish in the South Atlantic will close, at 12:01 a.m. (local time) June 7, 2014. Recreational harvest will reopen at 12:01 a.m. (local time) on January 1, 2015. The recreational annual catch limit is 3,019 fish. […]
