REMINDER: Striped Bass season opens April 1 in portions of Tar-Pamlico and Neuse rivers
MOREHEAD CITY – The N.C. Department of Environmental Quality’s Division of Marine Fisheries reminds fishermen that a one-month striped bass season will open April 1 in portions of the Tar-Pamlico and Neuse rivers and their tributaries. The season will open April 1 and close April 30 for both recreational and commercial fisheries. The following provisions will apply: Recreational Commercial Area Description The recreational and commercial striped bass season in the Tar-Pamlico and Neuse rivers will open upriver of the demarcation lines below.
Keep readingNew Flounder Stocking Effort Begins Today in South Carolina
The South Carolina Department of Natural Resources will release hatchery-reared southern flounder into state estuaries for the first time today, March 13, marking a major milestone in the development of a new stock-enhancement program. The initial release will include approximately 10,000 juvenile flounder—about 1 inch long and 45 days old—with additional stockings planned at several size classes throughout 2026. Work on the program began in 2021 and involved collaboration among SCDNR research teams in mariculture, inshore fisheries, and population genetics, along with partners from Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, University of Texas at Austin, North…
Keep readingThe Catch and Release Option
Although we are prohibited from catching flounder most of the year and trout early in the year due to cold-stun regulations, it doesn’t mean that we won’t hook up with them while we are out fishing for other species. Often, we are also faced with releasing fish that are too short or even too long. And if we are extremely lucky, we may catch a fish that exceeds our bag limit – wouldn’t that be nice! Unfortunately, many uninformed anglers manhandle a catch before carelessly tossing it back into the water. That’s wasteful! To…
Keep readingAmerican Shad Fishing on the Cape Fear River
https://podcast.show/ncwrc-better-fishing/episode/152777364/ March is the month that shad start showing up in the coastal rivers of North Carolina, from the Cape Fear to the Roanoke.
Keep readingSouth Carolina setting the Precedent – SCDNR to Release Hatchery-Grown Southern Flounder into State Estuaries for the First Time
MEDIA ADVISORY FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: MARCH 6, 2026 MURRELLS INLET, S.C. — The South Carolina Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR) will mark a historic milestone in marine conservation on Friday, March 13, 2026, as the agency releases hatchery-grown Southern flounder into South Carolina estuaries for the first time. The release represents the culmination of four years of pioneering research by SCDNR scientists that established the first southern flounder stock enhancement program along the Atlantic coast. The program reflects a science-driven approach to strengthening coastal fisheries and supporting the long-term sustainability of the species in…
Keep readingFor you Mountain Trout Enthusiasts – Hazel Creek: a unique off-the-grid Adventure
Courtesy Hunter Cook Columnist Off the Grid Adventure https://www.carolinasportsman.com/columns/off-the-grid/hazel-creek-a-unique-off-the-grid-adventure/
Keep readingRecent Coastal Insights
͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ …
Keep readingSpring Flounder News from North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality
Feb. 16, 2026 Spring Gulf Flounder season opens March 9 MOREHEAD CITY The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality’s Division of Marine Fisheries will open a two-week, spring recreational Gulf Flounder season in ocean waters off the central and southeastern parts of coastal North Carolina. Season Details: Dates: March 9–22, 2026Location: Ocean waters only, from north end of Portsmouth Island (south of Ocracoke Inlet) to the South Carolina line. See map.Gear: Recreational hook-and-line onlyBag Limit: One fish per person per daySize Limit: Minimum 15-inch total length For more specific information, see Proclamation FF-13-2026. Why…
Keep readingR.I.P. Larry Hershoff
After a long illness, the Sea Trail Fishing Club has lost one of their most cherished and respected members. Larry Hershoff was one of the first members in our organization and a member of our Finance Team. Larry has fished with more than a few of you and was also active in the local government in Sunset Beach, the Sea Trail Men’s Golf Association and several other ad hoc groups such as Thursday Evening Bridge. A loved and respected member, Larry will be missed. For more information about Larry and future services:
Keep readingSomething went wrong. Please refresh the page and/or try again.
Sea Trail Fishing Club 