Pound Net

It Is Unlawful To Use Pound Nets In Internal Coastal Fishing Waters Without The Owner's Identification Being Clearly Printed On A Sign Securely Attached On An Outside Corner Stake Of Each Net. The Pound Net Permit Number And The Owner'S Last Name And Initials Must Be Identified. It Is Unlawful To Set Pound Nets, Or Any Part Thereof Except Location Identification Stakes At Each End Of Proposed New Locations Without First Obtaining A Pound Net Permit From The Fisheries Director.

Other Information

License Application

Pound Net Set Permit - New

Duration of License

Annually

Authority

GS 113-134; GS 113-182; GS 143B-289.4

Exam: No Exam
License Type: Stand-Alone License

Fees

Application
$0.00
New License
$0.00
Renewal
$0.00
Reciprocity:
$0.00
Miscellaneous:
$0.00

Other Requirements

Standard Commercial Fishing

Licensing Authority

NC Department of Environmental Quality
Marine Fisheries
3441 Arendell Street
Morehead City, NC 28557-
252-726-7021

Please check with your local City, County or Municipality for area specific license requirements they may have.