Red porgyin North Carolina
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The rule in North Carolina
Federal rule (South Atlantic federal waters). North Carolina lists no rule of its own for red porgy, so the council's rule applies in state waters too.
Measured as total length (TL): snout to the tip of the tail, with the tail lobes squeezed together.
SAFMC / NOAA SERO 2026· checked Closed
How to tell it
Silvery pink with tiny blue flecks; the 'pink snapper' of party boats. More on the red porgy page: every state’s rule, the records, and how anglers catch it.
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What is the size limit for red porgy in North Carolina?
14 in total length. Measured as total length: snout to the tip of the tail, with the tail lobes squeezed together.
How many red porgy can you keep in North Carolina?
1 per person per day.
When is red porgy season in North Carolina?
May 1 – Jun 30; closed Jul 1, 2026 – Apr 30, 2027. As of Sep 21, 2026 it is closed.
How current is this North Carolina red porgy rule?
Source: SAFMC / NOAA SERO 2026, last checked Sep 16, 2026. A watchman re-reads the agency's pages nightly. Rules change mid-season by proclamation; the official rulebook is the final word.