Can I Keep?Wahoo Regulations in North Carolina (2026)
Recreational wahoo rules in North Carolina saltwater, as published by the NC Department of Environmental Quality, Division of Marine Fisheries. Last checked November 7, 2026.
Size limit
None
Bag limit
2/Day
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Recreational Wahoo rules in North Carolina
- Where
- All waters
- Size limit
- None
- Bag limit
- 2/Day
Quick answers
What is the wahoo size limit in North Carolina?
None.
How many wahoo can I keep in North Carolina?
2/Day.
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More offshore & pelagic in North Carolina
- Blue Marlin
- Bluefish
- Cobia
- Dolphin
- King Mackerel
- Prohibited Sharks
- Sailfish
- Sharks
- Spanish Mackerel
- Spiny Dogfish
- Tuna: Bluefin, Bigeye and Yellowfin
- White Marlin
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.