Boat preparation is a major part of the spring ritual. From checking on your safety equipment; fire extinguisher, life jackets, horn etc, to the actual maintenance of your engine; changing oil and inspecting fuel systems, it is a very important part of starting the season off right. In addition to checking the boat it is crucial to check and service your boat trailer (wheels, bearing, lights

The fishery reopened on June 16, allowing recreational fishermen to keep six speckled trout per day, with a 14-inch size minimum. Additionally, only two fish per day longer than 24 inches may be kept each day. Previously the season had been closed since January 14th because of cold-water kills during the previous winter months. FF-7-2011 PROCLAMATION RE: SPOTTED SEATROUT Dr.

Rockfish (striped bass) season is upon us and life is good! In the Albemarle sound in North Eastern North Carolina, you are allowed to keep (3) fish per person with a total length (TL) of 18". The stripers here in the sound are generally smaller and as you can see, you catch quite a few that are just under the limit. They are out there if you have the persistence to go after them. Live eels are

One of my favorite fish to catch is Spotted Sea trout (speckled). The regulations right now are the same for NC state coastal waters and the Ocean, 14" total length, 10 per day. I catch them primarily in the Albemarle and Currituck Sounds in north eastern North Carolina. You can also catch them off the beaches in the Outer Banks. While they have been smaller this year than in years past,