Marine Fisheries Division encourages anglers to donate Red Snapper carcasses to science
MOREHEAD CITY, NC (WWAY) — The N.C. Department of Environmental Quality’s Division of Marine Fisheries will collect Red Snapper carcasses from recreational fishermen during the Red Snapper mini-season.
The division has set up three temporary freezer locations, where recreational fishermen can take their Red Snapper carcasses.
The temporary locations are:
- Bridge Tender Marina, 1418 Airlie Road, Wilmington
- Capt. Stacy Fishing Center, 416 Atlantic Beach Causeway, Atlantic Beach
- Carolina Princess Headboat Dock, 604 Evans St., Morehead City
Anglers who donate a Red Snapper carcass will receive a certificate from the N.C. Saltwater Fishing Tournament.
The 2024 recreational Red Snapper season will open for one day, Friday July 12. The season officially opens at 12:01 a.m. and closes at 11:59 p.m. on Friday, July 12.
