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.

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 recreational fisher holds a large red snapper. Red snapper season will last two days along North Carolina's Atlantic Coast this summer. The "mini-season" for recreational anglers is July 11 and 12.

WANCHESE — The tourists come from Pennsylvania and Maryland, from South Dakota and Texas, from just about everywhere, to North Carolina’s Outer Banks for a week of sun, water and relaxation. And when ...

AVON, N.C. — Fishing poles for miles, the smell of food cooking, the sound of good conversation and friendly competition are all on display on Hatteras Island this week. The annual North Carolina ...

No boat, no problem. Anglers can fish from piers that jut out 1,000 feet from the beach, such as the Oceanana Fishing Pier at Atlantic Beach. Courtesy Adobe Stock/Eifel Kreutz Spend much time on the ...

Huge false albacore typically show up around Cape Lookout in November, testing the tackle of even the most experienced anglers. Wayne Justice Fall on North Carolina’s Crystal Coast offers nearshore ...