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Fishing regulations at Brunswick County Coast, NC
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Fishing regulations in North Carolina can change throughout the year. Make sure to check this page before fishing for the most up to date rules and regulations for the current season. Local regulations govern when you can fish, the max size of the fish you can keep, how many fish you can keep, and more.
Below you will see fishing regulations for catching Blacktip shark as of May 12th, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.
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For seasons, bag limits, size limits, or closures see Current Fisheries Proclamations.
Sharks harvested but not retained must be released in a manner that will ensure maximum probability of survival. Do not remove the fish from the water.
It is unlawful for recreational fishermen to possess any shark without head, tail, and fins intact with the carcass through the point of landing. Anglers may still gut and bleed the carcass as long as the tail is not removed. Filleting any shark is prohibited, until that shark is offloaded at the dock or on shore.
It is unlawful for recreational fishermen to catch sharks by any gear other than rod and reel or handlines. Handlines are defined as a mainline with no more than two gangions or hooks attached that are retrieved by hand only.
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FAQ about Brunswick County Coast fishing
- Blacktip shark - 103 members reported to have caught this fish
- Red drum - 71 members reported to have caught this fish
- Bluefish - 78 members reported to have caught this fish
- @meganwyatt reported a nice Blue crab.
- @kenneth.johnson reported a nice Bluefish.
- @lukecrisco reported a nice Blacktip shark.
- @leahpace reported a nice Atlantic croaker.
- @BrodyJames81 reported a nice Sandbar shark.
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