Fishing Publications

Fishing Publications

Fish Management and Identification
Fishing Regulations
Additional Publications

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	Age and Growth of Fishes	This publication describes fish longevity and growth and how habitat can affect growth rate.	. Download the pamphlet. (PDF)
	Catfishes of North Carolina	This handout contains information on how to identify the catfish species found in North Carolina waters.	Download the handout. (PDF)
	Do you know the difference between a northern snakehead and a bowfin?	FLYER NOTICE: It is unlawful to transport, purchase, possess or sell live snakehead in North Carolina. If you catch a snakehead, DO NOT RELEASE IT! Keep the fish, freeze it or place it on ice and contact N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission.	Download the flyer (PDF)
	Herring and Shad in North Carolina	This pamphlet contains information on how to identify the six herring and shad species found in North Carolina waters. It also provides information on conserving herring and shad populations in North Carolina's coastal rivers.	Download the guide. (PDF)
	North Carolina Sport Fish Identification Pocket Guide	This pocket-sized guide contains information on various freshwater sport fish species that inhabit our state's waters. Learn more about Sport Fish in the Fishing Species section.	Write: North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission 1721 Mail Service Center Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1721
	Pond Management Guide	This guide contains information on how to stock and manage recreational ponds properly, including the basic principles and requirements for maintaining high-quality fishing and solving pond problems.	Download the Pond Management Guide. (PDF)
	Smallmouth Bass in Western North Carolina Streams and Rivers	This pamphlet summarizes a study conducted between 2007 and 2009 by the NC Wildlife Resources Commission to determine the distribution of smallmouth bass and collect population data from several rivers and streams in western North Carolina.	Download the pamphlet. (PDF)
	Trout Fishing Partnership Opportunities	This brochure discusses trout fishing partnership opportunities for communities in western North Carolina with the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission.	Download the brochure. (PDF)

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	2020-21 North Carolina Inland Fishing, Hunting & Trapping Regulations Digest	Contains information on license requirements, inland fishing regulations, hunting regulations, trapping regulations, Game Lands regulations and restrictions, local laws, Big Game Harvest Reports, and Permit Hunt Opportunities.	This publication is available free of charge. By Mail Request a copy be mailed to you (opens in a new window) View Online: View the Registrations Digest online at Eregulations.com or Download PDF booklet Contact: Obtain a digest from one our Wildlife Service Agents. Write or Call: North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission 1707 Mail Service Center Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1707 (919) 707-0391
	Coastal, Joint, and Inland Fishing Waters Designations in North Carolina	This guide to North Carolina’s Coastal, Joint, and Inland fishing waters, listed by county, is intended to serve as a quick reference in determining the designations of these named water bodies.	Download the guide. (PDF)

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	Game and Fish Recipes	A collection of favorite recipes from employees, friends and family of the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission.	Download the recipe booklet. (PDF)
	Quick Facts: From the 2006 National Survey of Fishing, Hunting, and Wildlife-Associated Recreation (USFWS)	The 2006 National Survey of Fishing,Hunting, and Wildlife-Associated Recreation is a comprehensive source of wildlife-related recreation information.	Download the brochure. (PDF)
	Ready, Set, Go Fishing!	Coloring and acitivity book for children. This guide is available free of charge.	Write: North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission 1721 Mail Service Center Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1721
	Sport Fish Restoration in North Carolina	Learn more about the Sport Fish Restoration Project and its accomplishments in this report.	Download the report. (PDF)
	The Economic Impact of Mountain Trout Fishing in North Carolina	A study on the economic impacts of trout fishing opportunities provided and managed by the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission.	Download a two page summary of this report (PDF) Download the full 69 page report (PDF)