15A NCAC 10C .0326      RED DRUM

(a)  The daily creel limit for red drum (also known as channel bass, red fish or puppy drum) is one fish.

(b)  The minimum size limit is 18 inches and no fish over 27 inches may be possessed in the daily creel limit.

(c)  There is no closed season.

History Note:        Authority G.S. 113-134; 113-292; 113-304; 113-305;

Temporary Amendment Eff. September 1, 2022;

Eff. March 15, 2023.