Overfishing has caused a reduction in the flounder population, leading the North Carolina Division of Marine Fisheries to impose management measures including limits to recreational fishing. The state ...

What if the most popular fish was taken off the menu? Would a restaurant be expected to take a hit? That's what some North Carolina coastal communities could be dealing with in the near future after ...

Recreational flounder season is underway in North Carolina, allowing anglers a brief two-week window to catch and keep the popular fish. The state hopes to unlock more fishing opportunities next year ...

The state has canceled the 2024 Southern flounder season for recreational fishermen, saying the group took more of the fish than it was allowed last year. Fishermen question the numbers and say ...

For the first time, there will be no recreational fishing season in North Carolina for the southern flounder this year. Overfishing has reduced southern flounder numbers below what the population ...

Flounder is a popular catch for anglers in North Carolina. The fish has a mild taste and you don't have to travel to the deep sea to find them. However, the decrease in flounder's population in North ...

Fall fishing season along the North Carolina coast will look different this year, with a first-ever ban on the recreational harvest of Southern flounder. Instead of allowing one flounder per person, ...