For those North Carolina anglers looking to follow the law when they're out hoping to hook some of the state's most popular saltwater sportfish, things are now a bit more complicated than just making ...

It’s summer, so why not cast a line and try your hand at catching a fish? In North Carolina, July 4, 2025, marks a day when all residents in the state and visitors can fish for free in public waters.

Fishing is big business in North Carolina and the area has plenty of places to cast your line and catch the big one. Before embarking on your next fishing adventure, you must first obtain a state ...