Note: This sheet contains only summary information. (Updated 4/23/2008) |
| Region | Season | Possession Limit | Size Limit | Other Restrictions |
| Albemarle Sound Management Area (ASMA) See area descriptions below. (View PDF of area) |
Spring: January 1, 2008 - April 30, 2008 See Proclamation |
Spring: 3 Striped Bass Per Person Per Day |
Spring: 18" Minimum |
Spring: Fish can be taken for recreational purposes seven (7) days a week. |
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Fall: |
Fall: |
Fall: 18" Minimum |
Fall: Fish can be taken for recreational purposes seven (7) days a week. |
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| Atlantic Ocean | Year Round | 2 Striped Bass Per Person Per Day | 28" Minimum | See Proclamation |
| Coastal Waters (excluding ASMA) | Year Round | 3 Striped Bass Per Person Per Day | 18" Minimum | |
| Roanoke River |
Roanoke River March 1, 2007 - April 30, 2007
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2 Striped Bass Per Person Only 1 Striped Bass larger than 27 inches may be included in the daily creel limit. |
Minimum length limit: 18 inches AND No striped bass between 22 inches and 27 inches in length may be possessed at any time. |
| AREA DESCRIPTION: THE ALBEMARLE SOUND MANAGEMENT AREA INCLUDES: (View PDF of area)
A. Albemarle Sound and all its inland and joint water tributaries, except for the Roanoke, Eastmost, Middle and Cashie rivers. B. Currituck Sound and all its inland water tributaries. Roanoke and Croatan sounds and all their inland and joint water tributaries, including Oregon Inlet, north of a line from Roanoke Marshes Point 35° 48' 12" N – 75° 43' 06" W, running 122°(M) across to the north point of Eagle Nest Bay 35° 44' 12" N – 75° 31' 09" W. |
| NC Division of Marine Fisheries - 3441 Arendell Street - Morehead City, NC 28557 - 252-726-7021 or 800-682-2632 |