A Southern flounder being released into the water. After last year's extremely limited flounder and red snapper fishing seasons, state lawmakers are considering intervening. House Bill 442 would order ...

A Southern flounder being released into the water. Legislation that would force an expansion of recreational fishing seasons for two popular coastal fish species has passed the North Carolina House.

WANCHESE, N.C. — A bill is in the North Carolina state legislature that could create more access to flounder and red snapper fisheries. Access, especially to flounder, has been a frustration for ...

With flounder off the fishing table for the time being, North Carolina's recreational fishermen are turning to legislators in Raleigh to see about winning permission to cast for arguably the state's ...

Other anglers were coming in with snapper blues, which also make for a nice fish fry. Scott said Jersey blues are finally gaining respect as a top-notch protein source. Fast swimming and fast growing, ...

STUMPY POINT, N.C. — A bill in the North Carolina General Assembly, originally meant to restore flounder and red snapper seasons, could now target the shrimping industry. The Outer Banks community ...

The big news is the shrimp run, which is ramping up nicely. It's still a little early, but most all those who chase river shrimp are banking on one of the better seasons in years. There are reports of ...

Sunday, Oct. 6 is the last day of the 2024 recreational red snapper season. Wildlife and Fisheries secretary Madison Sheahan signed an emergency declaration Thursday closing the season at 11:59 p.m.

Robin Scott said Scott Bonar and Liz McClellan hosted McClellanʼs brother Tom and friend Yvonne from Southern California. Although most anglers consider tautog one of the more difficult species, she ...