Under the new regulations, the daily recreational catch limit drops from 10 fish to five, and the minimum size requirement increases from 10 inches to 14 inches.

The North Carolina Division of Marine Fisheries says the new regulations are needed due to increases in sheepshead harvest, particularly juvenile fish.

Water temperatures continued to rise over the week improving the bite. There was a stiff breeze over many days, but still ...

Eyeball to eyeball, they’re uglier than homemade soap. Small mouth but big teeth and lots of ’em. More teeth than grandpa’s rip-saw, and not exactly in decent formation. Sloped head with protruding ...

The N.C. Department of Environmental Quality’s Division of Marine Fisheries is reminding fishermen that new sheepshead regulations will take effect March 1 for both recreational and commercial ...

The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission is seeking public comments on a proposed temporary rule amendment for sheepshead ...

North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission officials will discuss proposed temporary rule amendments for sheepshead and spotted seatrout during public hearings scheduled for this month.

After weeks of tossing back perfectly fine but out of season sea bass, anglers can start keeping them Tuesday, when the fall season begins. Several party boats will target them. There will be breezy ...

Captain Chase Krutzky, like many local fishing captains, hasn’t been as busy in 2024 as he was in years past. “This time last year I had more trips in January and February,” explained Krutzky, who ...

If you fish along the Gulf of Mexico coast, you might come across a striped fish with human-like teeth. Sheepshead fish (Archosargus probatocephalus) are omnivorous saltwater fish that live along ...

The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (NCDEQ) announced updated sheepshead management regulations set to ...

While fishing near pylons for sheepshead, this kayak angler tried out an unconventional bait you can find at your local grocery store. Southern Salt Bait Company headed out with the idea that a ...