Today the North Carolina Department of Marine Fisheries (NCDMF) announced the opening of the Striped Bass Recreational Season effective October 1, 2019 at 12:01 A.M. in the Albemarle Sound Management Area.
Striped bass maybe caught by hook and line or recreational commercial gear for recreational purposes all seven (7) days per week.
These fish must be at least 18 total inches and each angler may keep no more than two (2) fish in any one day.
The season is scheduled to close at 1159 P.M. on, Thursday, April 30, 2020 unless closed by the NCDMF proclamation.
Additionally, the Atlantic Ocean Striped Bass fishery remains open to all anglers at one (1) fish per day at a minimum of twenty-eight (28) inches. For more information on the ocean fishery, please check with your local tackle shop.
It’s been a long time since we had a good striped bass fishery. Only take what you can use. All others should be safely returned to the water.
And only you and I can preserve this important Outer Banks fishery.
Until next time – Tightlines – Capt. Tony