Atlantic bumperin North Carolina
Chloroscombrus chrysurus
The rule in North Carolina
North Carolina’s own rule for Atlantic bumper in state waters, out to 3 nautical miles.
NC DMF 2026· checked Open
Often mistaken for, and their North Carolina rules
Keep the wrong fish and the rule that applies is the other one’s.
| Fish | Size | Bag | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atlantic bumperThis page. | No size limit | No bag limit | Open year-round |
| Atlantic moonfishSteeper forehead, no tail-base spot.Tell them apart | No size limit | No bag limit | Open year-round |
How to tell it
Little slab-sided jack with a black saddle on the tail base and a belly that sags below a straight back. More on the Atlantic bumper page: every state’s rule, the records, and how anglers catch it.
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Get the appAtlantic bumper in North Carolina: the questions
What is the size limit for Atlantic bumper in North Carolina?
No size limit.
How many Atlantic bumper can you keep in North Carolina?
No bag limit.
When is Atlantic bumper season in North Carolina?
Open year-round.
How current is this North Carolina Atlantic bumper rule?
Source: NC DMF 2026, last checked Sep 20, 2026. A watchman re-reads the agency's pages nightly. Rules change mid-season by proclamation; the official rulebook is the final word.