Upcoming Sampling Opportunities

If you are interested in participating in any of the field sampling scheduled below please contact the person indicated for more Information

Fisheries/Aquatic Survey and Research
 

Date Location Gear Type Species Targeted Contact
September 2-12 Tar River- Between Greenville and Washington Boat electrofishing Blue, Channel, and Flathead Catfish Bob Barwick: 252-355-6235, bob.barwick@ncwildlife.org
Justin Homan: 252-746-6739, justin.homan@earthlink.net
October 1- November 15 Tar River- Between Greenville and Washington Boat electrofishing Largemouth Bass and all other sportfish (sunfish, catfish, crappie, yellow perch, etc) Bob Barwick: 252-355-6235, bob.barwick@ncwildlife.org
Justin Homan: 252-746-6739, justin.homan@earthlink.net
October 1- November 15 Neuse River- Between Kinston and New Bern Boat electrofishing Largemouth Bass and all other sportfish (sunfish, catfish, crappie, yellow perch, etc) Bob Barwick: 252-355-6235, bob.barwick@ncwildlife.org
Justin Homan: 252-746-6739, justin.homan@earthlink.net

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Hatchery Sampling and Stocking

If you are interested in participating in hatchery operations such as sampling, stocking, fish inventories, etc.  you can contact the hatchery superintendent listed below.  Some activities take place year round while others occur seasonally.  Always call well ahead of time to find out what activities are available and to be sure the hatchery can accommodate the extra help.

Hatchery Hatchery Type Species Raised Superintendent Phone number
Bobby N. Setzer Coldwater Brook, Brown and Rainbow Trout John Murry (828)877-3121
Armstrong Coldwater Brook, Brown and Rainbow Trout Matt Rimmer (828)756-4179
Table Rock Coolwater Muskellunge, Walleye and Smallmouth Bass Gene Wilson (828)437-3977
McKinney Lake Warmwater Channel Catfish Rick Bradford (910)895-5330
Watha Warmwater Striped Bass, Striped Bass Hybrids, Channel Catfish and Largemouth Bass Jeff Evans (910)283-5099

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