Tag Archives: North Carolina

56-Pound Almaco Jack Shatters North Carolina State Record Off Outer Banks

June 29, 2025 | 🪝 Fishing News | Baitshop Brandy

A new state fishing record has been set in North Carolina for Almaco Jack, a species known for its powerful runs and deepwater fights. The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality’s Division of Marine Fisheries has officially certified the massive …

North Carolina’s Mountain Trout Fishing Makes a Billion Dollar Impact

December 13, 2023 | 🪝 Fishing News | Baitshop Sarah

New data from the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission (NCWRC) reveals that every dollar spent by anglers on mountain trout fishing in North Carolina generates a substantial economic return of $1.93, resulting in a remarkable $1.38 billion impact. The study, …