Archived Fisheries Management Proclamations
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| Proclamation Name | Issued Date | Effective Date | Document File |
|---|---|---|---|
| GILL NET RESTRICTIONS - INTERNAL COASTAL AND JOINT FISHING WATERS SOUTH OF MANAGEMENT UNIT A FOR GILL NETS WITH A STRETCHED MESH LENGTH LESS THAN 4 INCHES – INCREASE YARDAGE LIMIT FOR DRIFT GILL NETS IN MANAGEMENT UNIT B. | 12:01 A.M., May 15, 2026 |
M-12-2026 | |
| GILL NETS – ALBEMARLE SOUND AREA – INTERNAL COASTAL AND JOINT FISHING WATERS – IN MANAGEMENT UNIT A – OPENS ADDITONAL PORTIONS OF MANAGEMENT UNIT A TO THE USE OF RUNAROUND, STRIKE, DROP, AND DRIFT GILL NETS. | 12:01 A.M., Sunday, May 3, 2026 |
M-9-2026 | |
| SNAPPER GROUPER COMPLEX – RECREATIONAL - GAG GROUPER – SEASON | 12:01 A.M., May 1, 2026 |
FF-26-2026 Snapper-Grouper Recreational_Gag_Season_Final_0.pdf | |
| GILL NET RESTRICTIONS – INTERNAL COASTAL AND JOINT FISHING WATERS SOUTH OF MANAGEMENT UNIT A – CLOSES MANAGEMENT UNIT E TO THE USE OF GILL NETS WITH STRETCHED MESH LENGTH OF 4 INCHES THROUGH 6 ½. | 11:59 P.M., Tuesday, April 14, 2026 |
M-8-2026 | |
| GILL NET RESTRICTIONS - INTERNAL COASTAL AND JOINT FISHING WATERS SOUTH OF MANAGEMENT UNIT A FOR GILL NETS WITH A STRETCHED MESH LENGTH LESS THAN 4 INCHES – CLOSES MANAGEMENT UNITS B, C, D1, D2, AND E. | 12:01 A.M., March 29, 2026 |
M-7-2026 | |
| RECREATIONAL SNAPPER GROUPER COMPLEX – GOLDEN TILEFISH – CLOSURE | 12:01 A.M., March 27, 2026 |
FF-21-2026 | |
| SCUP – COMMERCIAL FISHING OPERATIONS – ATLANTIC OCEAN- NORTH OF CAPE HATTERAS – CLOSES THE WINTER I PERIOD | 12:01 A.M., March 16, 2026 |
FF-18-2026 | |
| FLOUNDER – RECREATIONAL - ATLANTIC OCEAN STATE WATERS FROM PORTSMOUTH ISLAND SOUTH TO NC/SC STATE LINE | 12:01 A.M., March 16, 2026 |
FF-17-2026 | |
| RULE SUSPENSION – GILL NET RESTRICTIONS - INTERNAL COASTAL AND JOINT FISHING WATERS SOUTH OF MANAGEMENT UNIT A FOR GILL NETS WITH A STRETCHED MESH LENGTH LESS THAN 4 INCHES – OPENS MANAGEMENT UNITS D1 AND D2. | 12:01 A.M., Monday, March 2, 2026 |
M-6-2026 | |
| RULE SUSPENSION – GILL NET RESTRICTIONS - INTERNAL COASTAL AND JOINT FISHING WATERS SOUTH OF MANAGEMENT UNIT A FOR GILL NETS WITH A STRETCHED MESH LENGTH LESS THAN 4 INCHES – CLOSES MANAGEMENT UNIT D2. | 12:01 A.M., Monday, February 23, 2026 |
M-5-2026 | |
| GILL NET RESTRICTIONS – INTERNAL COASTAL AND JOINT FISHING WATERS SOUTH OF MANAGEMENT UNIT A – OPENS MANAGEMENT UNIT C AND A PORTION OF MANAGEMENT UNIT E TO THE USE OF GILL NETS WITH STRETCHED MESH LENGTH OF 4 INCHES THROUGH 6 ½ INCHES WITH GEAR EXEMPTION | 4:00 P.M., Friday February 20, 2026 |
M-4-2026 | |
| SHEEPSHEAD – RECREATIONAL AND COMMERCIAL – COASTAL AND JOINT FISHING WATERS | 12:01 A.M., March 1, 2026 |
FF-14-2026 | |
| FLOUNDER – RECREATIONAL - ATLANTIC OCEAN STATE WATERS FROM PORTSMOUTH ISLAND SOUTH TO NC/SC STATE LINE | 12:01 A.M., March 9, 2026 |
FF-13-2026 | |
| RULE SUSPENSION – GILL NET RESTRICTIONS - INTERNAL COASTAL AND JOINT FISHING WATERS SOUTH OF MANAGEMENT UNIT A FOR GILL NETS WITH A STRETCHED MESH LENGTH LESS THAN 4 INCHES – CLOSES MANAGEMENT UNIT D1. | 12:01 A.M., Thursday, February 12, 2026 |
M-3-2026 | |
| POUND NET SET CLOSURE PERIOD | 6:00 P.M., Monday, January 19, 2026 |
M-2-2026 | |
| SNAPPER GROUPER COMPLEX – RECREATIONAL – 2026 SEASONS | 12:01 A.M., January 1, 2026 |
FF-10-2026 | |
| GILL NETS – ALBEMARLE SOUND AREA – INTERNAL COASTAL AND JOINT FISHING WATERS – IN MANAGEMENT UNIT A – RESTRICTING THE USE OF GILL NETS AND MAINTAINS SOME AREAS OPEN TO THE USE OF RUNAROUND, STRIKE, DROP, AND DRIFT GILL NETS. | November 24, 2025 |
M-30-2025 | |
| SCUP – COMMERCIAL FISHING OPERATIONS – ATLANTIC OCEAN- NORTH OF CAPE HATTERAS – OPENING OF WINTER I PERIOD | 12:01 A.M., January 1, 2026 |
FF-7-2026 | |
| FLOUNDER – COMMERCIAL FISHING OPERATIONS - ATLANTIC OCEAN | 12:01 A.M., January 1, 2026 |
FF-5-2026 | |
| BLUEFISH – COMMERCIAL – COASTAL AND JOINT FISHING WATERS | 12:01 A.M., January 1, 2026 |
FF-2-2026 | |
| BLACK SEA BASS – COMMERCIAL FISHING OPERATIONS – ATLANTIC OCEAN – NORTH OF CAPE HATTERAS | 12:01 A.M., December 5, 2025 |
FF-52-2025 | |
| RULE SUSPENSION – GILL NET RESTRICTIONS - INTERNAL COASTAL AND JOINT FISHING WATERS SOUTH OF MANAGEMENT UNIT A FOR GILL NETS WITH A STRETCHED MESH LESS THAN 4 INCHES – OPENS MANAGEMENT UNIT B. | 12:01 A.M., Thursday, December 4, 2025 |
M-29-2025 | |
| SNAPPER GROUPER COMPLEX – COMMERCIAL – GAG GROUPER – CLOSURE | 12:01 A.M., December 2, 2025 |
FF-49-2025 | |
| GILL NETS – ALBEMARLE SOUND AREA INTERNAL COASTAL AND JOINT FISHING WATERS IN MANAGEMENT UNIT A - REMOVES ATTENDANCE REQUIREMENTS AND CLOSES THE WESTERN PORTION TO THE USE OF SMALL MESH ANCHORED GILL NETS, AND MAINTAINS SOME OPEN AREAS TO THE USE OF RUNAR | 12:01 A.M., Monday, December 1, 2025, |
M-28-2025 | |
| RULE SUSPENSION – GILL NET RESTRICTIONS - INTERNAL COASTAL AND JOINT FISHING WATERS SOUTH OF MANAGEMENT UNIT A FOR GILL NETS WITH A STRETCHED MESH LESS THAN 4 INCHES – CLOSES MANAGEMENT UNIT B. | 12:01 A.M., Thursday, November 27, 2025 |
M-27-2025 | |
| GILL NET RESTRICTIONS – INTERNAL COASTAL AND JOINT FISHING WATERS SOUTH OF MANAGEMENT UNIT A – CLOSES ALL MANAGEMENT UNITS TO THE USE OF GILL NETS WITH STRETCHED MESH LENGTH OF 4 INCHES THROUGH 6 ½ INCHES | 12:01 A.M., November 21, 2025 |
M-26-2025 | |
| SPINY DOGFISH – COMMERCIAL FISHING OPERATIONS | 12:01 A.M., November 20, 2024 |
FF-47-2025 | |
| 2025-2026 OYSTER MECHANICAL HARVEST RESTRICTIONS - PAMLICO SOUND | sunrise, November 17, 2025 |
SF-5-2025 | |
| GILL NETS – ALBEMARLE SOUND AREA – INTERNAL COASTAL AND JOINT FISHING WATERS OF MANAGEMENT UNIT A – REMOVES GILL NETS CONFIGURED FOR HARVESTING FLOUNDER, AND MAINTAINS SMALL MESH GILL NET ATTENDANCE REQUIREMENTS | 12:01 A.M., Friday, November 7, 2025 |
M-25-2025 | |
| M-25-2025 Map | M-25-2025 Map Final.pdf |
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