N.C. Saltwater Fishing License Will Be Required Jan. 1
Press Release
Attention Lifetime License Holders
Anyone who purchased a Wildlife Resources Commission lifetime license that includes basic inland fishing privileges before Jan. 1, 2006 will be grandfathered by this law change and will not be required to purchase a separate license in order to participate in coastal recreational fishing. These lifetime licenses include any infant, youth, adult, over 70, and disabled sportsman’s license; the comprehensive fishing, over 70 fishing only, disabled veteran’s and totally disabled licenses.[/size]
North Carolina Marine regulations
North Carolina Fishing Regulations
Striped Bass Information
Albermarle Sound Management area
AREA DESCRIPTION: THE ALBEMARLE SOUND MANAGEMENT AREA INCLUDES:
(View PDF of area)
A. Albemarle Sound and all its inland and joint water tributaries, except for the Roanoke, Eastmost, Middle and Cashie rivers. B. Currituck Sound and all its inland water tributaries.
Roanoke and Croatan sounds and all their inland and joint water tributaries, including Oregon Inlet, north of a line from Roanoke Marshes Point 35° 48' 12" N – 75° 43' 06" W, running 122°(M) across to the north point of Eagle Nest Bay 35° 44' 12" N – 75° 31' 09" W.
AREA DESCRIPTION: THE ROANOKE RIVER STRIPED BASS MANAGEMENT AREA INCLUDES:
(View PDF of area) Lower Roanoke River
The Roanoke River and tributaries, downstream from U.S. Highway 258 bridge near Scotland Neck to Albemarle Sound, including Cashie, Middle, and Eastmost rivers.
Upper Roanoke River
The Roanoke River and tributaries from U.S. Highway 258 bridge near Scotland Neck upstream to Roanoke Rapids Lake Dam
N. Carolina ** Wildlife Resources Commission
Archdale Building 512 North Salisbury Street
Raleigh, NC 27604-1188
(919) 733-3391
North Carolina Wildlife Association
N.C. Saltwater Fishing License Will Be Required Jan. 1 2007
