NC Division of Marine Fisheries @NC_DMF
The official account of the @NCDEQ Division of Marine Fisheries. All content is subject to N.C. Public Record law. ncmarinefisheries.net Joined January 2023-
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If you were wondering how Red Drum got their name, look no further! The name comes from the reddish color and “drumming” sound produced by males during spawning.🐠 Huge applause to Stephen for this awesome catch. #weighinwednesday
Congratulations to Easton on his great catch! The young angler caught a 16-inch Pompano on Shark Island. 🦈 Tight lines, buddy! #weighinwednesday
Can you keep up? White Marlin is among the fastest fish in the ocean, reaching speeds of up to 50 mph. Tom caught this 72-inch White Marlin in Diamond Shoal OBX. 🎣 Way to keep up!🏃 #weighinwednesday
🐟 A beautiful day on the Chowan River turned even better when Brandy Tinkham landed a yellow-tagged striped bass while fishing with family! 👏 Keep fishing—yellow and red tags are still out there! #taggingtuesday
💰 Tag, you’re it! 15 lucky anglers won $100 in our annual Multi-Species Tagging Program drawing 🎣 Some even doubled up with red tag rewards! Catch a tagged fish? Report it—you could be next. Learn more: bit.ly/4uMqJlc
Woah, what a Wahoo! Dean, Kelly, Matt, Josh, and Brittany caught this 69-pound Wahoo, big enough to need all five of them to hold it up. What a catch! #weighinwednesday
Bruce Greene, Sr. was enjoying a day on the Roanoke River when a surprise hit the line—a yellow tagged striped bass! 🎣 This 22+ inch catch earns him one of our embroidered tagging hats and a certificate to remember it. Who’s reeling in the next tagged fish? #taggingtuesday
Meet our 2026 Nags Head Marine Patrol Academy Junior Officers! These middle schoolers are spending the week learning the ins and outs of Marine Patrol and Marine Fisheries at this hands-on camp—and they’re doing an incredible job so far. Welcome to the Marine Patrol family! ⚓🐟
Stephen Freeman was all smiles on a beautiful May morning along the Roanoke River—landing a yellow-tagged striped bass! 🎣 His embroidered tagging hat and certificate are on the way. Will a red tag be next? 👀 Keep fishing & tight lines! #taggingtuesday
The Division maintains 43 ocean artificial reefs and 29 estuarine reefs, creating prime spots for fishing and SCUBA diving. These reefs are enhanced using materials like retired vessels & recycled concrete pipe, creating thriving underwater habitats: bit.ly/3nPwPo8
Heads up anglers! The 2026 recreational Flounder season will open Sept. 1-14. Learn More: bit.ly/4vkl1rc
🏆 New State Record Alert! 🐟 A big congratulations to angler Wyatt Rabon, who just set a new North Carolina state record for a Graysby Grouper! His catch weighed in at 3 lbs, 8 oz, topping the previous record—and even unofficially tying the current world record!
For this #WeighInWednesday, we’re highlighting this 8 lb Sheepshead caught by Mitch earlier this month 👏 Have a recent catch? Send it our way for a chance to be featured!
Howard Bowles was fly fishing the Roanoke River earlier this month with his friend—and trusty Lab—Josie when he hooked a red-tagged Striped Bass! 🎣🐾 Not a bad day on the water, with a bonus $100 surprise 💵👏 #taggingtuesday
Preliminary decision in federal court pauses South Atlantic Red Snapper Exempted Fishing Permits. Learn more here: bit.ly/4dqIl0p
11 lbs 13 oz of pure fight on this #weighinwednesday! 💪🐟 Way to go, Rodney! 👏 Congrats on this citation-worthy Sheepshead from the Pamlico Sound 🌊🎣
The N.C. Marine Fisheries Commission voted to begin the rulemaking process for a five-fish recreational bag limit for Atlantic Bonito. This decision continues the management process, with more opportunities for public input ahead. 🔗 :bit.ly/4tEWhJ5
Remy and Nola took turns reeling in a 40-inch Red Drum and posed for this quick photo before releasing the fish back into the waters around Oak Island. Nice catch! #weighinwednesday
The North Carolina Marine Fisheries Commission meets May 13–14 in New Bern, with a vote scheduled on rulemaking for Atlantic Bonito management. View the full agenda and how to participate: bit.ly/4f5pc5d 📷 Commissioner Hobgood with an Atlantic Bonito
Nick and his crew—furry friend included🐶 —landed and released this impressive 45-inch Red Drum off Buxton in early April. Nick was extra lucky to land a WHOLE big red since he also released several sharks off the beach that weekend. 🦈 #weighinwednesday
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