Can I Keep?Speckled hind Regulations in North Carolina (2026)
Recreational speckled hind rules in North Carolina saltwater, as published by the NC Department of Environmental Quality, Division of Marine Fisheries. Last checked November 7, 2026.
Season
Prohibited Finfish Species
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Recreational Speckled hind rules in North Carolina
- Where
- Coastal and Joint Waters (Internal waters and Atlantic Ocean out to 3 miles)
- Season
- Prohibited Finfish Species
Quick answers
When is speckled hind season in North Carolina?
Prohibited Finfish Species. Whether it is open on a specific day can change by emergency rule — check today's status in the app.
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- Goliath grouper
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- Greater Amberjack
- Groupers
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- Other Snappers
- Red Porgy
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- Scup
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- Warsaw grouper
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All North Carolina saltwater fishing regulations →
Source: NC Department of Environmental Quality, Division of Marine Fisheries. Most anglers need a North Carolina saltwater license or registry: get one here.