


The Albemarle Sound is known for crappie fishing and striped bass, especially in the regions that are closer to the adjacent rivers. What an angler catches is very dependent on the season and the region, but fishermen should be on the hunt for the following species. Season passes can also be purchased for around $300.00. A 3-day pass is $33.00, while a weekly pass is $69.00. The daily rate at Avalon Pier is $12.00 for adults, and $6.00 for ages 12 and under, and a day pass is good from the time of purchase until 5:00 a.m.

In the spring and fall, the hours of operation vary, and are generally from 6:00 a.m. This historic fishing pier that was built in 1958 is nearly 700' feet long, and is open in the summer months from 5:00 a.m. Pier Fishing - Anglers on the oceanside may have the best luck at the Avalon Pier. Many vacation rental homes also offer fishing cleaning tables with water and / or lights for visiting fishermen. Surf Fishing - There are numerous public beach accesses in Kill Devil Hills for anglers, and surf fishing is allowed throughout the town. Soundside anglers can also head to the small piers and soundfront gazebos found at the Hayman Boulevard and Third Street Estuarine Accesses. The speed limit is 25 mph unless otherwise marked.Īnglers will have a lot of options to choose from when it comes to where to go to reel in the best catches.Īlbemarle Sound - On the soundside, mariners who are fishing by boat will find a NC Wildlife boating access at Dock Street which includes vehicle parking, a boat launching area, and picnic grounds. 1 thru April 30th although some beaches may be closed due to turtle nesting or coastal erosion.
#15 FOOT OUTBANK FISHING SURFF POLE LICENSE#
Licenses vary in price, but non-resident North Carolina visitors can typically obtain a temporary 10-day license for around $10. Check and see what others are using.All anglers over the age of 16 require a NC Saltwater fishing license, also known as a Coastal Recreational Fishing License (CRFL), in order to fish off the local beaches and soundfront waters. I felt like an idiot the first time I shelled out seven bucks for a little bag but it lasted me a MONTH! If you catch small fish put them out for bait, however check local size limits as undersized fish for baits is illegal, just so you know.Īrtificials depends on whats running, check shops or guides in the area. If you can't find or buy bait or don't want to mess with it, the fishbites is a miracle, will save your day, worth the price. The owner mutu light circle hooks are my go to for surf, size appropriate for your bait.Īlmost forgot! Fishbites fake bait! Buy the orange clam version that comes in long strips, you only need a 3/4" peice and you can catch whiting, pompano, croakers, etc.

For live bait rigs use 2 to 4 oz egg sinkers or a pyramid singer on a slide, on top of a swivel, then 18" of 25-40 lb flourocarbon leader.
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Learn how to tie dropper knot (pompano) rigs or buy some. I would go 10 to 11 foot medium rated for 20 to 40 lb and fish 20 lb braid. I love my diawa emcast rod which cost me under 60 bucks and it is my favorite out of my entire arsenal right now.
