Lawmakers had considered opening state waters year-round, but the legislation died when a shrimp trawling ban was inserted at the last minute.

A new state record for Bulleye (Cookeolus japonicus) was caught by Jody Hopkins off Ocracoke, on June 21st. According to The ...

With offshore wind projects set to increase thanks to President Biden's Inflation Reduction Act, is NC ready to capitalize on the economic opportunity?

Though there are many shark species in North Carolina, bites are rare, Cahoon said, noting that most shark bites occur in very shallow water. ▪ One of the best ways swimmers can avoid sharks is by ...

Connor Stone, 30, is on the verge of potentially setting a world record in the world of saltwater fishing. In a remarkable catch made back in July, Stone reeled in a vibrant and exotic puddingwife ...

“The limit during the opening mini season is one fish per person per day, and there's no minimum size limit,” said Iverson.

Crews suspend search for missing NC boater who vanished in offshore fishing trip The Blackjack and Steeples fishing areas are 7 miles apart and are located about 30 miles southeast of Southport.

Overfishing has caused a decline in the flounder population, prompting state regulators to impose limits on recreational fishing.

Oil companies have wanted to drill off the Atlantic Coast since in the 1980s. NC’s Democratic governor and SC’s Republican governor got together to say the answer should still be, “No.” ...

Offshore wind once appeared likely to be part of NC’s energy future. Now, a Trump executive order raises questions for the industry.

The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality’s Division of Division of Marine Fisheries recently established a new ...