Proposed Temporary Rule Changes and Public Comments for Seatrout

15A NCAC 10C .0325 Seatrout

Reason for Proposed Action:

The NCDMF issued a proclamation closing recreational and commercial harvest for Spotted Seatrout in joint and coastal fishing waters due to a cold stun event. The proposed amendment to 15A NCAC 10C .0325 will close Spotted Seatrout harvest through June 30, 2026, in waters within the North Carolina Resources Commission's (NCWRC) jurisdiction (Inland Fishing Waters and Joint Fishing Waters by hook-and-line) to be consistent with the N.C. Division of Marine Fisheries (NCDMF) closure and to alleviate angler confusion. 

Proposed Rule Text

Public Hearing Information:

Date: February 25, 2026
Time: 12:00 p.m.
Location: Virtual - Zoom Online Webinar

Join from a PC, Mac, iPad, iPhone, or Android device:

Date: March 10, 2026
Time: 6:00 pm
Location: In Person - N.C. Cooperative Extension, Lenoir County Center, 1791 NC-11, Kinston, NC 28504

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  • Mail written comments to:  Rulemaking Coordinator, 1701 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1701

Public Comment Period Ends:  March 13, 2026

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