U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Dredging Schedule (2/19/14) – gov’t plant only http://www.saw.usace.army.mil/Portals/59/docs/navigation/Dredging/FY14%20Dredge%20Schedule%20-%2019%20Feb%2014.pdf
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Waters closed to commercial and recreational spotted seatrout harvest
Waters close to commercial and recreational spotted seatrout harvest (see list of regions where stun events have been confirmed) MOREHEAD CITY – North Carolina will close all coastal and inland waters to commercial and recreational spotted seatrout harvest at noon Wednesday and remain closed until June 15. N.C. Division of Marine Fisheries Director Louis Daniel… Read more »
Groundhog day haiku
If Phil sees his shadow: Punxsutawney Phil/ Now aghast at his likeness /Winter’s grip lingers If Phil doesn’t see his shadow: Punxsutawney Phil / No furry shadow today / Winter’s door now shut.
Water temperatures for Emerald Isle January 2014
Surf at Bogue Pier ranged from a high of 51 to a low of 41 with an average of 48.1 for the month (blue diamonds). Bogue Sound water temps ranged from a high of 55 to a low of 33 with an average of 43.1 for the month (red squares). Both averages, under 50-degrees are… Read more »
2014 New Year’s Resolutions for the Angler
New Year’s Resolutions for the Angler, by Dr. Bogus It’s winter and the New Year 2014 and we have survived the dreaded Polar Vortex, and indications are that the trout did too. I will have a special report and data on trout stun events next week. So, even though on the average, only 8% of… Read more »
Vulnerability of the Spotted Sea Trout to Cold Kill Events
Vulnerability of the Spotted Sea Trout to cold, Trout Stun Events and Trout Kills Along the Crystal Coast. By Dr. Bogus (Updated 2/18/15) Trout kills (cold stun events) are normal and not as infrequent as you might imagine and have an important impact on natural mortality of spotted sea trout. In the fall and winter… Read more »
Dr. Bogus’ mini-Fishing Report for 1/11/14
Dr. Bogus’ “Resolute” Fishing Report for 1/11/14. Surf 47°, sound 40°. NOTE: www.ncoif.com is finally back and better than ever! Every Monday Morning at 7:30 am on www.TheTalkStation.com. 107.1 FM (WTKF), 1240 AM (WJNC). If you can’t listen on the radio, you can log in to www.TheTalkStation.com and listen on-line or check out Coastal… Read more »
MFC approves 14 CRFL Grants
Marine Fisheries Commission approves 14 Coastal Recreational Fishing License Grants MOREHEAD CITY – Revenues from the N.C. Coastal Recreational Fishing License will pay nearly $2 million in the coming year toward projects to help provide coastal fishing access and fisheries and habitat research. The N.C. Marine Fisheries Commission, in December, approved 14 grants, totaling $1.78… Read more »
Water temperatures for Emerald Isle December 2013
Surf at Bogue Pier ranged from a high of 58 to a low of 50 with an average of 54.2 for the month (blue diamonds). Bogue Sound water temps ranged from a high of 64 to a low of 44 with an average of 52.4 for the month (red squares).
New black drum harvest limits take effect Jan. 1
New black drum harvest limits take effect Jan. 1 MOREHEAD CITY – The N.C Division of Marine Fisheries is reminding fishermen that new harvest limits on black drum will take effect New Year’s Day. Louis Daniel, director of the N.C. Division of Marine Fisheries, issued a proclamation today that implements the following regulations Jan. 1:… Read more »