Scamp across North Carolina
North Carolina rules, records and waters for scamp.
- 1 a daydaily creel
- 32 lb., 0 oz.record
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North Carolina scamp at a glance
In North Carolina, Scamp (Mycteroperca phenax) counts as a saltwater sport fish. The NCDMF row for state and federal waters off north carolina (snapper-grouper complex) allows 1 a day, 20 in minimum.
In 2016, Off Atlantic Beach produced the record of 32 lb., 0 oz. NCDMF citation: No award given for this species.
scamp creel and size rules
| Agency | Where | Daily creel | Size | Season |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NCDMF | State and federal waters off North Carolina (snapper-grouper complex) | 1 a day | 20 in minimum | May 1 – Dec. 31 |
NCWRC 2026-27 digest and NCDMF proclamations. All North Carolina limits.
Heaviest scamp the state has recorded
| Category | Weight | Where | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| all tackle by weight | 32 lb., 0 oz. | Off Atlantic Beach | 2016 |
NCWRC and NCDMF state records. Angler names left out.
Species listed with scamp
- Red drumsalt
- Spotted seatroutsalt
- Southern floundersalt
- Summer floundersalt
- Gulf floundersalt
- Weakfishsalt
- Black drumsalt
- Sheepsheadsalt
- Atlantic croakersalt
- Spotsalt
- Kingfishessalt
- Bluefishsalt
- Cobiasalt
- King mackerelsalt
Shore and water close to Scamp
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North Carolina scamp, answered
May North Carolina anglers keep scamp?
1 a day (State and federal waters off North Carolina (snapper-grouper complex)), size 20 in minimum.
What is the North Carolina record scamp?
32 lb., 0 oz. from Off Atlantic Beach (2016).
Which North Carolina waters hold scamp?
Check the profile on this page.
Where does NCWRC stock scamp?
NCWRC lists none for 2026.
What scientific name do agencies use for scamp?
Scientific name Mycteroperca phenax.
Does North Carolina close the season on scamp?
May 1 – Dec. 31
What license fee applies at scamp?
Coastal waters take a Coastal Recreational Fishing License from age 16 ($20 resident, $40 nonresident).
Are there guides for scamp?
See the guides page.