North Carolina State Fishing Regulation License

The North Carolina Wildlife Resource Commission or NCWRC is North Carolina's wildlife management body. These are the fishing signs you will see posted around each trout stream in North Carolina. Make sure your license is up to date and you follow all the regulations. The preservation our trout streams depends on each outdoorsmen following the guide lines. If you are looking for a Fly Fishing Club or Orginization to join look here.

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	Hatchery Supported Regulations: Season is open from July 1, 2008 to February 28, 2009 Then from 6:00 am April 4, 2009 to June 30, 2009 There is no bait or lure restriction There is no size limit restriction There is a seven (7) fish per day creel limit
	Delayed Harvest Regulations: From October 1, 2008 to June 5, 2009: You may only use single hook artificial lures No fish may be harvested or possessed No fishing allowed at all between 1/2 hour after sunset on June 5, 2009 and 6:00 am on June 6, 2009 At 6:00 a.m., June 6, 2009, these waters open to fishing for youths under 16 years old under Hatchery Supported regulations At 12:00 p.m. on June 6 2009, these water open for all anglers under Hatchery Supported regulations No bait restrictions No minimum length limit Seven (7) trout per day creel limit
	Wild Waters Regulations: You can only use a single hook artificial lure You can only keep four (4) fish The four fish must be at least seven (7) inches long It is unlawful to possess natural bait on your person while fishing It is unlawful to use more than one line per person Except in the following areas: Nantahala River downstream from the Swain County line and in the sections of Green River in Polk County located on Green River Game Lands from the confluence with Cove Creek, downstream to Brights Creek: it is unlawful to fish from one-half hour after sunset, to one-half hour before sunrise It is unlawful to take fish bait or bait fish from "Wild Waters" It is unlawful to place hatchery-reared fish into a wild trout stream or move wild fish from one stream to another on game lands without prior written authorization from the NCWRC
	Catch and Release Artificial Flies Regulations: Season is open year-round No fish may be harvested or possessed Only artificial flies having one single hook may be used It is unlawful to possess natural bait on your person while fishing It is unlawful to use more than one line per person It is unlawful to fish from one-half hour after sunset, to one-half hour before sunrise on any Catch and Release stream located on Game Lands It is unlawful to take fish bait or bait fish from "Catch and Release Waters" It is unlawful to move wild fish from one stream to another on game lands without prior written authorization from the NCWRC
	Catch and Release Artificial Lures Regulations: Season is open year-round No fish may be harvested or possessed Only artificial lures having one single hook may be used It is unlawful to possess natural bait on your person while fishing It is unlawful to use more than one line per person It is unlawful to fish from one-half hour after sunset, to one-half hour before sunrise on any Catch and Release stream located on Game Lands It is unlawful to take fish bait or bait fish from "Catch and Release Waters" It is unlawful to move wild fish from one stream to another on game lands without prior written authorization from the NCWRC
	Wild Trout / Natural Bait Waters Regulations: Season is open year-round: You can use a single hook artificial lure (or) You can use a single hook with natural bait You can only keep four (4) fish The four fish must be at least seven (7) inches long It is unlawful to use more than one line per person It is unlawful to fish from one-half hour after sunset, to one-half hour before sunrise It is unlawful to take fish bait or bait fish from "Wild Trout, Natural Bait Waters" It is unlawful to place hatchery-reared fish into a wild trout stream or move wild fish from one stream to another on game lands without prior written authorization from the NCWRC
	Special Regulation Waters The Special Regulation classification allows the Commission to implement site specific regulations on unique trout fisheries in the state that do not fit into existing categories. The regulations for each water body managed under Special Regulation will be displayed on each sign