SlotGaugeCheck a catchSpiny Dogfish regulations in North Carolina
Sharks · Saltwater · 2026 season
Is it a keeper? Spiny Dogfish has no size limit today, with No limit.
Spiny Dogfish size limit, season and daily limit
| Where | Season | Size limit | Daily limit |
|---|---|---|---|
| NC coastal and joint waters (to 3 mi) | Open year-round | No size limit | No limit |
Notes
- No state size or bag limit; also exempt from the shark circle-hook requirement.
Exact NC Division of Marine Fisheries wording
- Season
- Open year-round
- Size
- None
- Limit
- None (no limit)
- NC coastal and joint waters (to 3 mi) — as printed
- “Spiny Dogfish | None | None | Federal Spiny Dogfish Management”
Source: NC Division of Marine Fisheries, captured 2026-09-29 (2026 season).
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About the spiny dogfish
Species of shark
The spiny dogfish, spurdog, mud shark, or piked dogfish is one of the best known species of the Squalidae (dogfishes) family of sharks, which is part of the Squaliformes order.
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Frequently asked
What is the size limit for Spiny Dogfish in North Carolina?
No size limit in North Carolina state waters.
How many Spiny Dogfish can you keep per day in North Carolina?
No limit.
When is Spiny Dogfish season in North Carolina?
Open year-round.
Is my Spiny Dogfish a keeper today?
Spiny Dogfish has no size limit today, with No limit.