Striped Bass Proposed Rule and Public Comments
15A NCAC 10C .0314 Striped Bass
Reason for Proposed Action:
The proposed temporary amendments establish a Striped Bass harvest season April 1 to April 30, in the inland waters of the Tar-Pamlico River and its tributaries upstream of a line shore to shore between Gum Point and Fork Point and the Neuse River and its tributaries upstream of a line shore to shore between Cooper Point and Fisher Landing Point. The proposed daily creel limit for striped bass and striped bass hybrids is one fish in aggregate. A slot limit is proposed where the minimum size limit is 18 inches, and no fish may be possessed between 22 and 27 inches in length.
The NC Division of Marine Fisheries is also changing their regulations to provide regulatory consistency in coastal waters. This regulatory change is part of the cooperative Striped Bass management between the two agencies.
Public Hearing Information:
Date: January 6, 2026
Time: 2:00 p.m.
Location: Virtual - Zoom Online Webinar
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Public Comment Period Ends: January 31, 2026