Topics Related to Fishing

Recreational Spotted Seatrout Harvest Reopens

The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission (NCWRC) announces the spotted seatrout harvest season in inland and joint (by hook-and-line) fishing waters reopens today, July 1, 2025.

Mountain Trout Jeopardized by Unauthorized Stocking

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Recreational Spotted Seatrout Harvest Closed Through June 30

Invasive Bass Species Spreads from Western NC to Coastal Region

Alabama bass, which are invasive to North Carolina, are now in more rivers and lakes than ever before and are competing with our native fish and aquatic organisms. Biologists at the N.C.

Wildlife Agency Provides Condition of Western NC Trout Waters, Post-Helene

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Wildlife Commission Announces Roanoke River Striped Bass Season Closure

The North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission (NCWRC) has suspended the season for harvesting striped bass by hook-and-line in the Roanoke River Management Area, which runs from March 1 through

Dates Announced for State’s Annual Winter Small Impoundment Trout Stockings

Anglers, get your fishing gear ready. The N.C.

Armstrong State Fish Hatchery Severely Impacted by Hurricane Helene

The North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission’s (NCWRC) Armstrong State Fish Hatchery in McDowell County north of Marion sustained significant damage as a result of flooding and landslide

Delayed Harvest Trout Waters Open Oct. 1 and Video Update to Setzer Hatchery closure

Please note: since this press release was published, the dates for the Setzer Hatchery renovation have been changed. The information has been updated below.

Wildlife Agency to Hold National Hunting and Fishing Day Event

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