Friday, April 29, 2011

Changes to Coastal Recreational Fishing Regulations


Anglers Should Note Changes to NC's Coastal Recreational Fishing Regulations


MOREHEAD CITY – Recreational fishing season is fast upon us, and fishermen should be aware of new size and bag limits and seasons that have gone into effect for North Carolina coastal waters since last summer.
Flounder
On Feb. 21, the minimum size limit increased to 15 inches and the daily bag limit decreased to six fish per person in all coastal waters of the state.
The N.C. Marine Fisheries Commission agreed to the change after a 2009 stock assessment found that while the southern flounder stock has improved since 2005, ...check out the rest of N.C.'s Marine Fisheries Story here... http://www.ncfisheries.net/fisheye/2011FishEyeNews/05_RecreationalChanges.htm
*Story sourced from Marine Fisheries, Fish Eye News

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