Outer Banks Fishing

North Carolina Fishing Beach Access

• Atlantic Beach
• Indian Beach
• Salter Path
• Fort Macon
• The Point in Emerald Isle (Seasonal access Labor Day until Memorial Day)

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Fishing Charters of Emerald Isle, NC

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Bogue Inlet Fishing Pier in Emerald Isle

One of the most treasured pastimes of Emerald Isle, takes place just off of Emerald Drive at the Bogue Inlet Fishing Pier. Generations of tourists and locals have grown up casting their lines and creating traditions of their own fishing at this special place. Many folks flock to the sands to sunbathe with their fellow beachgoers, while others purchase their day pass and cast away from atop the pier! Fishing in Emerald Isle, NC is a great way to spend the day.

The Bogue Inlet Fishing Pier of Emerald Isle offers a pier house with snacks, beverages and beach necessities to make your day trip most enjoyable. With Outer Banks fishing at its best, you can expect to catch anything from Wahoo to King Mackerel, Speckled Trout to Red Drum. Be sure and take a stroll down the pier and enjoy the view of the Atlantic Ocean from the observation deck.

Next door you’ll find the Shorebreak Arcade offering hot dogs, nachos and games galore for those who need a quick respite from the sun and sand. Bushwackers Restaurant overlooks the ocean and is located right next door to the Bogue Inlet Pier. Bushwackers offers an array of dishes for all tastes and budgets, and the view isn’t half bad either! Beach parking is available during the summer months on the weekends. Emerald Isle, NC fishing at the Bogue Inlet Fishing Pier is the perfect way to bond with family and friends, or just have fun!

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When & What’s Hot for Fishing in Emerald Isle, NC

An Inshore/Offshore Sportfishing Guide

January - Trout, sea bass, some grouper some snapper, bluefish, oysters, clams.

February - Same as January.

March - Grouper, sea trout, sea bass, bluefish, croaker, oysters, some snapper, some clams.

April - Bluefish, channel bass, grouper, snapper, croaker, sea trout, sea mullet, some king mackerel, some oysters, some clams.

May - King Mackerel, bluefish, grouper, some flounder, cobia, tuna, some sharks, crab, soft crabs, some sea mullet.

June - Blue marlin, white marlin, dolphin, wahoo, cobia, king mackerel, bluefish, tuna, summer flounder, snapper, grouper, some spanish mackerel, crabs, soft crabs, sharks.

July - Dolphin, wahoo, tuna, blue marlin, white marlin, snapper, grouper, summer flounder, bluefish, spanish mackerel, crab, some soft crab, some sea mullet, sharks.

August - Dolphin, wahoo, tuna, grouper, snapper, spanish mackerel, bluefish, some speckled trout, some spots, some sea mullet, sharks, crabs.

September - Grouper, snapper, spanish mackerel, king mackerel, spots, sharks, bluefish, some speckled trout, sea mullet, some channel bass.

October - King mackerel, bluefish, snapper, grouper, channel bass, spots, speckled trout, some flounder, sharks, oysters.

November - King mackerel, bluefish, speckled trout, flounder, snapper, grouper, clams, some sharks, some sea mullet.

December - Bluefish, flounder, speckled trout, oysters, clams, sea trout, some snapper, some sea bass, some grouper.

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Deep-Sea Fishing of Emerald Isle, NC

The Chamber of Commerce can provide a listing of charter boats for fishing, diving and cruising. You can also get information on fishing piers and areas.
Local Phone: (252) 726-6350
Toll Free: (800) 622-6278
Fax: (252) 726-3505
cart.coc@nccoastchamber.com

Don’t hesitate to contact Emerald Isle Realty’s Activities Department for information on fishing in Emerald Isle, NC.
(866) 586-6980
activities@eirealty.com

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North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission

• Beaufort J. C. Park
• Cedar Island
• Cedar Point ( Cape Carteret)
• Morehead City Park
• Salter's Creek (Sea Level)

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Emerald Isle Realty, Inc.
7501 Emerald Drive    Emerald Isle, NC 28594
Rentals:   getaways@eirealty.com     Sales: (800) 304-4060   sales@eirealty.com
Business Hours: Monday - Saturday (9am-7pm) Sunday (1pm-7pm)