NC Division of Marine Fisheries

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🪝 A huge thank you to everyone who has donated their flounder carcasses to our Carcass Collection Program!Just a reminde...
09/04/2026

🪝 A huge thank you to everyone who has donated their flounder carcasses to our Carcass Collection Program!
Just a reminder: we need the whole fish — not just the head — after it has been filleted. Our biologists use the carcass to measure the fish and determine its age, which helps us better understand and manage the fishery.
Please also remember to fill out the catch information, including the date, location and trip type. You don’t have to provide your name or contact information, but you’ll be entered to win a prize if you do!
🎣 We’re giving away five tackle bags packed with fishing gear, including fishing line, lures, bucktails, a hat, line cutters, a ruler, rod sleeve and more.
To learn more about the program and where to donate visit: https://bit.ly/48cwOx8
Thanks for helping us collect valuable data about North Carolina’s flounder!

Meet Mylee Bartz, Access Point Angler Intercept Survey interviewer with since 2025. She loves getting out on headboats,...
09/04/2026

Meet Mylee Bartz, Access Point Angler Intercept Survey interviewer with since 2025. She loves getting out on headboats, collecting catch data, and helping the crew unhook fish. Mylee graduated from and majored in marine biology.

APAIS is one of recreational fishing surveys. It gathers catch information from anglers as they complete their fishing trips. Specially trained state interviewers like Mylee conduct the survey at marinas, boat ramps, beaches, piers, and other public fishing access sites.

If you see Mylee or other state interviewers at the docks or on headboats, help make your catch count by providing your fishing trip info when requested. These interviewers play no role in law enforcement. The info is used to support optimal fishing opportunities while ensuring sustainable fish stocks for future generations.

Keeping boats ready—and sharing knowledge along the way! 🚤Six North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation (SBI) boat cr...
09/03/2026

Keeping boats ready—and sharing knowledge along the way! 🚤

Six North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation (SBI) boat crew members came to Morehead City today for Marine Patrol’s General Boat Maintenance Course.

Division-certified mechanics shared hands-on tips for oil changes, roadside repairs, trailer maintenance and other essential boat care.

Our mechanics do an outstanding job keeping the Division’s fleet running strong, and we’re proud to share their expertise with a fellow state agency!

🏆 NEW STATE RECORD! 🏆Talk about a catch of a lifetime! 🎣 Brock Davenport of Beaufort landed a 16-pound Jolthead Porgy of...
09/03/2026

🏆 NEW STATE RECORD! 🏆

Talk about a catch of a lifetime! 🎣 Brock Davenport of Beaufort landed a 16-pound Jolthead Porgy off Wrightsville Beach on Aug. 9 — setting a new North Carolina state record!

The 29.5-inch fish knocked the previous record off the books by more than a pound, replacing the 14-pound, 14-ounce record set in 2015.

Congratulations, Brock, on an incredible catch! 👏🐟

Read more: https://bit.ly/4h9uHQY

False Albacore, aka “Little Tunny” is known for their high speeds and power, making them one of the most fun and often t...
09/02/2026

False Albacore, aka “Little Tunny” is known for their high speeds and power, making them one of the most fun and often times difficult fish to reel in. 🎣 Congratulations to Elliot for his catch and release of an impressive 35-incher!

09/01/2026

Hurricane season is here, and preparedness means working together. 🚁
Today, the North Carolina State Highway Patrol landed a hoist-capable helicopter at our helipad to test the landing space and tour our facility for potential hurricane response and mutual aid.
Building strong partnerships across state agencies helps us be better prepared when our communities need us most. We're proud to continue strengthening our partnership with NCSHP and our ongoing work with the NC HART program.

We want to hear from you about Kingfishes (Sea Mullet)! The scoping period begins today through September 30th, providin...
09/01/2026

We want to hear from you about Kingfishes (Sea Mullet)! The scoping period begins today through September 30th, providing fishermen and other stakeholders an opportunity to provide input about stock and fishery issues, and share ideas on management strategies.
Learn more: https://bit.ly/46xHXZD

🎣 Recreational Flounder season opens TOMORROW!Ready to reel one in? Don’t forget to report your harvest! Harvest reporti...
08/31/2026

🎣 Recreational Flounder season opens TOMORROW!
Ready to reel one in? Don’t forget to report your harvest! Harvest reporting is mandatory for recreational anglers catching Flounder, Spotted Seatrout, Striped Bass, Weakfish and Red Drum.
Learn more: https://bit.ly/45XLHn6

Meet Sami Kurchena, Access Point Angler Intercept Survey interviewer with since 2022. She loves fishing with her dad an...
08/28/2026

Meet Sami Kurchena, Access Point Angler Intercept Survey interviewer with since 2022. She loves fishing with her dad and competing with him to see who can land the most and biggest fish. Sami graduated from with a bachelor's degree in conservation biology and a master’s degree in mass communication.

APAIS is one of recreational fishing surveys. It gathers catch information from anglers as they complete their fishing trips. Specially trained state interviewers like Sami conduct the survey at marinas, boat ramps, beaches, piers, and other public fishing access sites.

If you see Sami or other state interviewers at the docks or on headboats, help make your catch count by providing your fishing trip info when requested. These interviewers play no role in law enforcement. The info is used to support optimal fishing opportunities while ensuring sustainable fish stocks for future generations.

🎣 NEW STATE RECORD! 🎣David Ashman landed an 85-pound Cubera Snapper off Hatteras on July 31, shattering the previous sta...
08/27/2026

🎣 NEW STATE RECORD! 🎣

David Ashman landed an 85-pound Cubera Snapper off Hatteras on July 31, shattering the previous state record of 58 pounds, 8 ounces!

Congratulations David, that’s one HUGE Snapper! 🐟💪

More here: https://bit.ly/4qL2JhY

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3441 Arendell Street
Morehead City, NC
28557

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Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
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