NC Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Marine Fisheries - 04 2018 NR Archives
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Release: Immediate MEDIA ADVISORY: Blue Crab Fishery |
| WHO: | Blue Crab Fishery Management Plan Advisory Committee |
| WHAT: | Blue crab stock assessment |
| WHEN: | May 2, 2018 at 6 p.m. |
| WHERE: | N.C. Department of Environmental Quality Regional Office 943 Washington Square Mall Highway 17, Washington |
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Release: Immediate
Contact: Patricia Smith
Date: April 20, 2018
Phone: 252-726-7021
New regulations for 2018 cobia season
MOREHEAD CITY — The recreational cobia season will run May 1 to Dec. 31 with a minimum size limit of 36 inches fork length (tip of the snout to the fork in the tail) and a possession limit of one fish per person per day.
For private boats, from May 1 to May 31, the maximum limit will be one fish per person per day, not to exceed two fish per vessel per day, regardless of the number of anglers on board.
For private boats, from June 1 to Dec.31, the maximum vessel limit will be one fish per vessel per day, regardless of the number of anglers on board.
For for-hire operations (charter boats, head boats, guide boats), from May 1 to Dec. 31, the vessel limit will be four fish per vessel per day, or one fish per person per day if fewer than four people are on board.
Anglers must return all cobia not meeting the harvest requirements to the water in a manner that ensures the highest likelihood of survival.
For more information, contact Steve Poland, cobia species lead with the Division of Marine Fisheries, at 252-808-8159 or Steve.Poland@ncdenr.gov.
nr-35-2018
Release: Immediate
Contact: Patricia Smith
Date: April 18, 2018
Phone: 252-726-7021
Fiscal year 2019 commercial fishing licenses
available for purchase or renewal
MOREHEAD CITY — Fiscal year 2019 commercial fishing and dealer licenses are now available for purchase or renewal at the N.C. Division of Marine Fisheries.
All commercial fishing and dealer licenses expire on June 30 each year, but fishermen can typically avoid waiting in line by renewing early.
Commercial fishing licenses are sold 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, at the following division offices.:
| Headquarters Office 3441 Arendell St. Morehead City | Pamlico District Office Department of Environmental Quality’s Washington Regional Office Washington Square Mall, Washington |
| Northern District Office 105-A Impact Blvd. Elizabeth City | Southern District Office Department of Environmental Quality’s Wilmington Regional Office 127 Cardinal Dr., Wilmington |
| Manteo Field Office 1021 Driftwood Dr. Manteo |
The division will accept payment by cash or check only. For FY 2019 commercial license and permit fees, go to http://portal.ncdenr.org/web/mf/commercial-fishing-license-information and click on Commercial Fishing License and Permit Fees 2018-19.
Fishermen should bring photo identifications with them. The fisherman or person with power of attorney must be present to sign the certification form.
Dealers with clam or oyster categories must have a current FY 2019 shellfish certification to renew their license. Dealers should bring their shellfish certification with them for verification purposes.
Fishermen and dealers who received renewal packets may also renew their licenses by mail.
For more information, contact License Program Manager Brenda Clark at 252-808-8030 or Brenda.Clark@ncdenr.gov.
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