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NC Sea Trout & Flounder Regulations

Proclamations – FF-29-2011 & FF-30-2011

FLOUNDER

Effective at 12:01 A.M., Monday, February 21, 2011, minimum size limit for all flounder species has changed from 14.5 inches to 15 inches.  This applies to all recreational anglers who fish in the internal coastal, joint fishing waters or the Atlantic  Ocean. A total creel limit is six (6) fish per day as long as the does not exceed one calendar day.

SPOTTED SEATROUT

Effective 12:01 A.M. Thursday, February 17, 2011, it will be unlawful to possess spotted sea trout in all coastal and joint fishing waters for all recreational anglers. 

This action is being taken in response to recent cold stun events affecting mainly spotted sea trout. The intent of this action is to prevent harvest of vulnerable cold stunned fish which may recover with warming water temperatures.  We anticipate the fishery to re-open on 15 June 2011.

Please take extreme caution when landing and releasing these fish. A conscientious angler today will preserve this fishery later.

For more information, check with the NC Division of Marine Fisheries.

March 10, 2011 at 9:13 pm Leave a comment