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Marine Fisheries

Commercial Fishing

Introduction to Commercial Fishing in North Carolina
The commercial fishing industry in North Carolina is a traditional maritime industry that began in the early 18th century. Not only does commercial fishing bring fresh, local, seafood to market — it is a way of life and a mainstay of the coastal economy.

Commercial Fishing Links
Bycatch Reduction Devices (BRDs)
Requirements for BRDs		 Maps to View and Print
Maps: designated crab pot areas, nursery areas, coastal-joint-inland waters, shrimp trawling, etc.
Documents to Read, View and Print
Information, rules, maps, statistics and lots more.		 Meeting Notices
Locations and times for public meetings and hearings
Email Subscriptions
Subscribe to receive news releases and
proclamations via email		 N.C. Seafood Directory
N.C. Dept. of Agriculture listing of seafood resources
Fisheries Statistics
Recreational and commercial landings data		 News Releases
News releases from DMF and other sources
Federal, State and Regional Links
Federal and regional fisheries links (NMFS, ASMFC)		 Proclamations
Changes to regulations, season openings and closures issued by DMF
FishFinder 
Identify saltwater fish found in N.C.		 Polluted Area Proclamations 
All polluted area proclamations issued by DMF
Fisheries Dispute Mediation 
Process overview and contact information		 Stock Status Reports
Current status of important N.C. fisheries
Fisheries Rulebook 
N.C. Rules for Coastal Fishing Waters		 Sunrise/Sunset 
January-June | July-December
Goliath Grouper
Scientific information on Goliath grouper 		 Tagged Fish
What to do if you catch a tagged fish 
License Information
Details and requirements for all DMF licenses

Tide Tables
NOAA Tides and Currents — Overall Information
NOAA Tide Predictions —Tables for N.C. Coast
Tides for N.C. locations 
License Sales Locations 
Where to buy DMF licenses

Trip Ticket Program
Overview of N.C. Trip Ticket program
MFC Members
N.C. Marine Fisheries Commission Members		 Tuna and Highly Migratory Species 
Permits, size limits and measurements

The N.C. Register 
Subscribe to N.C. Register updates via email

 Vibrio Vulnificus 
The facts about Vibrio vulnificus
N.C. Division of Marine Fisheries • 3441 Arendell Street • Morehead City, NC 28557 • 252-726-7021 or 800-682-2632

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