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North Carolina Saltwater Fishing Citation Minimum Weights
SpeciesMinimum WeightAmberjack50 lbs.(C)
Barracuda20 lbs.
Bass, Black Sea4 lbs.
Bluefish17 lbs.
Cobia40 lbs.(D)
Croaker3 lbs.
Dolphin35 lbs.
Drum, Black40 lbs.
Drum, RedRelease Only (B)
Flounder5 lbs.
Grouper20 lbs.
Jack, Crevalle20 lbs.
Mackerel, King30 lbs.(C)
Mackerel, Spanish6 lbs.
Marlin, Blue400 lbs.(A)
Marlin, White50 lbs.(A)
Mullet, Sea1.5 lbs.
Pompano2 lbs.
Red Porgy4 lbs.
Sailfish30 lbs.(A)
Shark150 lbs.
Sheepshead10 lbs.
Snapper, Red10 lbs.
Spot1 lb.
Striped Bass35 lbs.(E)
Tarpon30 lbs.(A)
Tautog8 lbs.
Triggerfish7 lbs.
Trout, Gray6 lbs.
Trout, Speckled4 lbs.
Tuna, Bigeye100 lbs.
Tuna, Bluefin80 lbs.(F)
Tuna, Yellowfin70 lbs.
Wahoo40 lbs.
(A) Award for live release of fish, regardless of size.
(B) Award for live release of fish 40 inches or longer.
(C) Award for live release of fish 50 inches or longer.
(D) Award for live release of fish 33 inches or longer.
(E) Award for live release of fish 35 inches or longer.
(F) Award for live release of fish 70 inches or longer.
For more information on the NC saltwater fishing citation program contact Randy Gregory or Partha Howell with the N.C. Division of Marine Fisheries at 800-682-2632 or 252-726-7021