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Two-week spring recreational Gulf Flounder season will soon be underway

PRE News & Ideas | By Annette Weston
Published March 2, 2026 at 6:43 AM EST
NCDEQ

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.
Annette Weston
Annette is originally a Midwest gal, born and raised in Michigan, but with career stops in many surrounding states, the Pacific Northwest, and various parts of the southeast. An award-winning journalist and mother of four, Annette moved to eastern North Carolina in 2019 to be closer to family – in particular, her two young grandchildren. It’s possible that a -27 day with a -68 windchill in Minnesota may have also played a role in that decision. In her spare time, Annette does a lot of kiddo cuddling, reading, and producing the coolest Halloween costumes anyone has ever seen. She has also worked as a diversity and inclusion facilitator serving school districts and large corporations. It’s the people that make this beautiful area special, and she wants to share those stories that touch the hearts of others. If you have a story idea to share, please reach out by email to westona@cravencc.edu.
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