Recreational Fishing Information for Anglers |
Recreational Fishing Size and Bag Limits
Guide to legal recreational saltwater fishing
(Be sure you have the right fishing license.) | Recreational Fishing Reports
Find out what's been caught recently in coastal N.C. waters |
Artificial Reef Guide
Locations and descriptions of N.C. artificial reefs
Artificial Reef Master Plan
Read and print the artificial reef master plan | Bluefin Tuna and Billfish Permits
Highly Migratory Species reporting information and permits, size limits and measurements
Bluefin Tuna Reporting (Video)
Protected Species in N.C. |
Recreational Fishing Brochures to Read and Print:
Ethical Angling: A Guide to Responsible Fishing
Hooks, Lines and Sinkers: A Rigging Guide
Best Practices for the Ethical Angler
The Coastal Angling Program Recreational Fishing Historic Photo Gallery | Recreational Crabbing:
Regulations and Requirements
Crab pot escape ring requirements
Recreational Shrimping:
Recreational Use of Cast Nets
Recreational Gig, Spear and Crossbow Fishing:
Information, Regulations and FAQs |
N.C. Coastal Recreational Anglers Guide
2021 Coastal Recreational Fishing Digest | Coastal Recreational Fishing Online Reporting System
Internet-based electronic reporting system |
Fish Identification
Identify saltwater fish found in N.C. waters Fish Carcass Collection Program
This a statewide effort is funded by proceeds from sales of the N.C. Coastal Recreational Fishing License. | State Records
Current N.C. saltwater records Online Citation Program Form
Submit information about your catch with our
online form |
N.C. Beach & Waterfront Access
Interactive map of public access sites | Avoid Hitting Fishing Gear
Tips for avoiding fishing gear on the water |
Boating Guides and Publications
N.C. Wildlife Boating Guide and other info.
Boating Access Area Locator | Boating Safety
U.S. Coast Guard Boating Safety Resource Center
Boating Basics Online
National Safe Boating Council |
Saltwater Fishing Tournament Information | Why Do We Have Fishing Regulations? |
Vehicle Use at Cape Hatteras National Seashore | Tide Tables and Weather Forecasts
Links for N.C. locations
Sunrise/Sunset January-June | July-December |
Maps to View and Print
Maps of COLREGS, designated crab pot
areas, nursery areas, coastal-joint-inland
waters, shrimp trawling, etc.
(See also: map listings box on our homepage; scroll to bottom) | Proclamations
Announcements of DMF regulatory changes DMF News Releases |
Federal, State and Regional Links
Federal and regional fisheries links (NMFS, ASMFC) | Fisheries Rulebook
Read and print N.C. rules for coastal fishing waters |
Fish Stock Status Reports
Current status of important N.C. fisheries | Fisheries Dispute Mediation
PDFs with process overview and contact information |
 Purchase Commemorative Prints
Buy a commemorative red drum print by Duane Raver
| Fisheries Statistics
Recreational and commercial landings data
Recreational Fishing Landings Statistics |
Email Subscriptions
Subscribe to DMF news releases via email | Seafood Safety and Consumption
Safe handling of seafood, environmental toxins, and other links
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Documents to Read, View and Print
Alerts, bulletins, rules, statistics and more | Meeting Notices
Public Meetings/Hearings
Marine Fisheries Commission Meetings
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