Almaco jack across North Carolina
Limits, records and where to find almaco jack.
- 20 a daydaily creel
- 60 lb.8 oz.record
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almaco jack across North Carolina
Almaco jack (Seriola rivoliana) is a saltwater species in North Carolina. Under NCDMF rules (state and federal waters off north carolina (snapper-grouper complex)), the creel is 20 a day and the size rule is no size limit.
A 60 lb.8 oz. fish from Off Hatteras in 2025 holds the state record. NCDMF citation: No award given for this species.
North Carolina harvest rules for almaco jack
| Agency | Where | Daily creel | Size | Season |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NCDMF | State and federal waters off North Carolina (snapper-grouper complex) | 20 a day | no size limit | open all year unless closed by proclamation |
NCWRC 2026-27 digest and NCDMF proclamations. All North Carolina limits.
almaco jack in the state record book
| Category | Weight | Where | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| all tackle by weight | 60 lb.8 oz. | Off Hatteras | 2025 |
NCWRC and NCDMF state records. Angler names left out.
More almaco jack neighbors
- Red drumsalt
- Spotted seatroutsalt
- Southern floundersalt
- Summer floundersalt
- Gulf floundersalt
- Weakfishsalt
- Black drumsalt
- Sheepsheadsalt
- Atlantic croakersalt
- Spotsalt
- Kingfishessalt
- Bluefishsalt
- Cobiasalt
- King mackerelsalt
A look around Almaco jack
Photo: Gerry D, CC BY-SA 3.0
Photo: Indy beetle, CC0 1.0
Photo: Indy beetle, CC0 1.0
Photo: Algorhythms, CC BY-SA 4.0
Quick facts on almaco jack
What daily limit applies to almaco jack?
20 a day (State and federal waters off North Carolina (snapper-grouper complex)), size no size limit.
Does North Carolina keep a record for almaco jack?
60 lb.8 oz. from Off Hatteras (2025).
Where do North Carolina anglers find almaco jack?
Agency notes are above.
Are almaco jack stocked in North Carolina?
The 2026 list does not include it.
How do I recognize almaco jack?
Scientific name Seriola rivoliana.
In which months may I keep almaco jack?
open all year unless closed by proclamation
Do I need a CRFL for almaco jack?
Coastal waters take a Coastal Recreational Fishing License from age 16 ($20 resident, $40 nonresident).
Which captains run trips for almaco jack?
No operator names it; try the guides page.
Hunt for almaco jack
Every water named here has a page with ramps and limits.