Featured Lemon Shark Charters in Ocean Isle Beach
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Best Time to Catch Lemon Shark
Peak season: May, June. Also good: April, July, August. Right now in February, activity is poor.
Seasonal Activity Chart
Lemon Shark
Various
Lemon Shark is a popular gamefish species.
How to Catch Lemon Shark
Detailed fishing techniques coming soon for Lemon Shark in Ocean Isle Beach.
Lemon Shark Fishing Regulations in North Carolina
Open Season
Year-round
Daily Bag Limit
1 per person per trip
Size Limit
83-inch fork length minimum
License Required
Coastal Recreational Fishing License
Only allowed to be harvested from shore. Must use single, inline, non-offset circle hooks when fishing for sharks with natural bait.
⚠️ Always verify current regulations with the North Carolina state wildlife agency before fishing.
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