New reporting requirements for certain species of catch will go into effect Dec. 1 for recreational and commercial fishers.

RALEIGH, N.C. - (FOX Carolina) - The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission says that recreational fishing license sales and vessel registrations will be unavailable for purchase during the end of June.

The North Carolina Coastal Federation will accept applications until Dec. 12 from the commercial watermen and women who want ...

The North Carolina Coastal Federation will begin its 12th year of the Lost Fishing Gear Recovery Project in January 2026. Before the project kicks off, the Federation is seeking the assistance of ...

ASHEVILLE - Outdoor enthusiasts be forewarned — fees will be increasing July 1 for multiple activity licenses regulated by the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission. Fee increases include ...

RALEIGH, N.C. — On July 4, anglers of any age or residency status will be allowed to fish without a license in North Carolina. The Free Fishing Day runs all day and is sponsored by the N.C. Wildlife ...

RALEIGH – The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission is launching a new license and vessel registration system July 1. As part of the transition to the new system, hunting and fishing licenses — including ...

Fishing is big business in North Carolina and the area has plenty of places to cast your line and catch the big one. Before embarking on your next fishing adventure, you must first obtain a state ...

It’s summer, so why not cast a line and try your hand at catching a fish? In North Carolina, July 4, 2025, marks a day when all residents in the state and visitors can fish for free in public waters.

Fishing is big business in North Carolina and the area has plenty of places to cast your line and catch the big one. Before embarking on your next fishing adventure, you must first obtain a state ...