The North Carolina Division of Marine Fisheries is opening a two-week spring recreational Gulf Flounder season from March 9th through March 22nd.
This season is strictly for ocean waters south of Portsmouth Island down to the South Carolina line. There is a one fish per day limit with a 15-inch minimum size, using hook-and-line only.
Identification is key. Look for the three dark spots forming a triangle on the fish’s side.
Harvest of Southern Flounder is currently prohibited., and any incidental catch of Southern Flounder during this window will count against the annual recreational quota, which could impact the fall fishing season.
