Atlantic Ocean via Outer Banks, NC
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Disclaimer: Always check local fishing regulations, water access rights and land ownership before fishing, regardless of any catches logged in that area by the Fishbrain community. Fishbrain has mapped millions of acres of government-owned land across the USA to help you identify potential fishing access, but you are responsible for ensuring compliance with all legal requirements.
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.
Regulations for top species
Common dolphinfish
The maximum number of individual fish legally harvested per harvester per day. Bag limits are only for properly licensed anglers actively harvesting the species. People who are not actively harvesting or are not properly licensed (if a license is required) may NOT be counted for the purpose of bag limits.
The maximum number of individual fish legally possessed aboard any vessel.
Minimum size limit only applies in waters off Florida, Georgia, and South Carolina.
If you are bringing fish back to the U.S. from the Bahamas by water, please see Bringing fish back from the Bahamas.
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Federally Permitted Charter/Headboats: -If a federally permitted vessel fishing in federal waters catches a species that is closed to harvest in federal waters, the vessel is not allowed to retain that fish. -If a federally permitted vessel fishing in state waters catches a species that is closed to harvest in federal waters but open in state waters, the vessel is not allowed to retain that species. -If a federally permitted vessel fishing in federal waters catches a species that is closed to harvest in state waters but open to harvest in federal waters, they may retain that fish if they do not stop to fish in state waters when returning to port. All gear must be stowed.
For more information, see: Dolphin Regulations
Red drum
It is unlawful to harvest, possess, land, purchase, sell, or exchange this species.
Bluefish
The maximum number of individual fish legally harvested per harvester per day. Bag limits are only for properly licensed anglers actively harvesting the species. People who are not actively harvesting or are not properly licensed (if a license is required) may NOT be counted for the purpose of bag limits.
The federal possession limit (bag limit) in the recreational bluefish fishery is dependent on the type of trip/vessel:
Private recreational vessels - 5 fish per person, per day
For-Hire Vessels (Party/Charter-Permitted Vessels) - 7 fish per person, per day
There is no federal size limit requirement. Please also check with your local state agency for any state or regional measures and requirements that may also apply. More info here.
FAQ about Atlantic Ocean via Outer Banks, NC fishing
- Common dolphinfish - 46 members reported to have caught this fish
- Red drum - 32 members reported to have caught this fish
- Bluefish - 21 members reported to have caught this fish
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