Archived Fisheries Management Proclamations
| Proclamation Name | Issued Date | Effective Date | Document File |
|---|---|---|---|
| GILL NET RESTRICTIONS - INTERNAL COASTAL AND JOINT FISHING WATERS SOUTH OF MANAGEMENT UNIT A – MAINTAINS CLOSURE OF ALL MANAGEMENT UNITS TO THE USE OF GILL NETS WITH STRETCHED MESH LENGTH OF 4 INCHES THROUGH 6 ½ INCHES – REMOVES LARGE MESH SIZE ALLOWANCES | 12:01 A.M., Monday, April 15, 2024 |
M-7-2024 | |
| FLOUNDER – COMMERCIAL FISHING OPERATIONS - ATLANTIC OCEAN | 12:01 A.M., April 1, 2024 |
FF-17-2024 | |
| 2023-2024 OYSTER SEASON CLOSURE - BRUNSWICK COUNTY | sunset, Friday, March 15, 2024 |
SF-2-2024 | |
| SNAPPER GROUPER COMPLEX – RECREATIONAL – GOLDEN TILEFISH – CLOSURE | 12:01 A.M., Friday, March 1, 2024 |
FF-15-2024 | |
| SPANISH MACKEREL – COMMERCIAL AND RECREATIONAL – COMMERCIAL OPEN HARVEST | 12:01 A.M., Friday, March 1, 2024 |
FF-14-2024 | |
| BLUEFISH – COMMERCIAL – IMPLEMENTS 800-POUND POSSESSION LIMIT | 12:01 A.M., March 3, 2024 |
FF-13-2024 | |
| GILL NET RESTRICTIONS - INTERNAL COASTAL AND JOINT FISHING WATERS SOUTH OF MANAGEMENT UNIT A – MAINTAINS CLOSURE OF ALL MANAGEMENT UNITS TO THE USE OF GILL NETS WITH STRETCHED MESH LENGTH OF 4 INCHES THROUGH 6 ½ INCHES – IMPLEMENTS MESH SIZE INCREASES IN | 2:01 A.M., Tuesday, February 20, 2024 |
M-5-2024 | |
| FLOUNDER – COMMERCIAL FISHING OPERATIONS - ATLANTIC OCEAN | 12:01 A.M., February 16, 2024 |
FF-12-2024 | |
| 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 AND ATTENDANCE REQUIREMENTS FOR GILL NETS WITH A STRETCHED MESH LENGTH LESS THAN 5 | 12:01 A.M., Monday, February 10, 2024 |
M-4-2024 | |
| 2023-2024 OYSTER MECHANICAL HARVEST CLOSURE | 2:00 P.M, Friday, January 12, 2024 |
SF-1-2024 | |
| SNAPPER GROUPER COMPLEX – RECREATIONAL – 2024 SEASONS | 12:01 A.M., Monday, January 1, 2024 |
FF-7-2024 | |
| GILL NETS – ALBEMARLE SOUND AREA – INTERNAL COASTAL AND JOINT WATERS IN MANAGEMENT UNIT A – RESTRICTING THE USE OF FIXED OR STATIONARY GILL NETS TO A STRETCHED MESH OF 3¼ INCHES | 12:01 A.M., Monday January 1, 2024 |
M-2-2024 | |
| FLOUNDER – COMMERCIAL FISHING OPERATIONS - ATLANTIC OCEAN | 12:01 A.M., January 1, 2024 |
FF-5-2024 | |
| 2023-2024 OYSTER MECHANICAL HARVEST RESTRICTIONS – RE-OPEN THE BAYS IN THE PAMLICO AND NEUSE RIVER AREAS | sunrise, Monday, December 18, 2023 |
SF-10-2023 | |
| SCUP - COMMERCIAL FISHING OPERATIONS - ATLANTIC OCEAN- NORTH OF CAPE HATTERAS – OPENING OF WINTER I PERIOD | 12:01 A.M., Monday, January 1, 2024 |
FF-4-2024 | |
| BLACK SEA BASS – COMMERCIAL FISHING OPERATIONS – ATLANTIC OCEAN – NORTH OF CAPE HATTERAS | 12:01 A.M., January 1, 2024 |
FF-3-2024 | |
| SHARK – COMMERCIAL AND RECREATIONAL - OPENING DATE AND HARVEST RESTRICTIONS | 12:01 A.M., January 1, 2024 |
FF-2-2024 | |
| BLUEFISH – COMMERCIAL | 12:01 A.M., January 1, 2024 |
FF-1-2024 | |
| SNAPPER GROUPER COMPLEX – COMMERCIAL – GOLDEN TILEFISH HOOK_AND_LINE AND LONGLINE COMPONENTS – RE-OPENING | 12:01 A.M., Thursday, December 7, 2023 |
FF-62-2023 | |
| GILL NETS – ALBEMARLE SOUND AREA – INTERNAL COASTAL AND JOINT WATERS IN MANAGEMENT UNIT A – REMOVING ANCHORED SMALL MESH GILL NET ATTENDANCE REQUIREMENTS AND IMPLEMENTING WATER DEPTH REQUIREMENTS | 12:01 A.M., Friday December 1, 2023 |
M-25-2023 | |
| 2023-2024 OYSTER MECHANICAL HARVEST RESTRICTIONS – CLOSING THE PAMLICO SOUND BAYS | effective at 2:00 P.M., Friday, November 24, 2023 |
SF-8-2023 | |
| FLOUNDER – COMMERCIAL FISHING OPERATIONS - ATLANTIC OCEAN | 12:01 A.M., November 10, 2023 |
FF-58-2023 | |
| SPINY DOGFISH – COMMERCIAL FISHING OPERATIONS | 12:01 A.M., November 15, 2023 |
FF-57-2023 | |
| 2023-2024 OYSTER MECHANICAL HARVEST RESTRICTIONS | sunrise, Monday, November 13, 2023 |
SF-7-2023 | |
| BLUEFISH – COMMERCIAL – IMPLEMENTS 100-POUND POSSESSION LIMIT | 12:01 A.M., November 9, 2023 |
FF-56-2023 | |
| FLOUNDER – COMMERCIAL PURPOSES - INTERNAL COASTAL AND JOINT FISHING WATERS AND ATLANTIC OCEAN WATERS. MAINTAINS CLOSURE FOR INTERNAL COASTAL AND JOINT FISHING WATERS | 11:00 A.M. Wednesday November 1, 2023 |
FF-55-2023 | |
| FLOUNDER – COMMERCIAL FISHING OPERATIONS - ATLANTIC OCEAN | 12:01 A.M., October 28, 2023 |
FF-53-2023 (REVISED) | |
| SNAPPER GROUPER COMPLEX – COMMERCIAL – GOLDEN TILEFISH HOOK_AND_LINE COMPONENT – CLOSURE | 12:01 A.M., Tuesday, October 31, 2023 |
FF-54-2023 | |
| FLOUNDER – COMMERCIAL FISHING OPERATIONS - ATLANTIC OCEAN | 12:01 A.M., October 28, 2023 |
FF-53-2023 | |
| MULLET – COMMERCIAL - COASTAL AND JOINT FISHING WATERS INCLUDING THE ATLANTIC OCEAN – CLOSURE | 12:01 A.M., November 7, 2023 |
FF-51-2023 |