Anyone interested in stocking inland, public fishing waters (public fresh waters) with fish, mollusks or crustaceans must obtain a stocking permit issued by the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission. The purpose of this regulation is to protect native or legally established aquatic species from the potentially damaging effects of unauthorized stockings.
Application to Stock Fish in Inland Fishing Waters of North Carolina
Indefinite
15NCAC 10C.0209(b),
The fisheries biologist in your district, along with the regional and state fisheries personnel, will review the proposed stocking and its potential impacts to the existing fish community, other aquatic organisms, aquatic habitat and ongoing management activities. Once a thorough review of the proposed stocking has been completed, the chief of the Division of Inland Fisheries will send you a written response.
NC Wildlife Resources Commission
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1751 Varsity Dr
Raleigh, NC 27606-2576
888-248-6834
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