The Best Fishing Piers in North Carolina

Do you love spending time on a pier, just fishing and whiling away the hours? Is that the meaning of “vacation” to you? On North Carolina’s beaches, you can find enough fishing piers to give you new experiences for a very long time. Here is a list of some of the best fishing piers for your exploration.

Surf City Ocean Pier

Surf City Ocean Pier was Topsail Island’s first ocean pier, built in 1948. It has a fully stocked tackle shop, fresh ground chuck burgers from the grill, and an outside covered dining area.

Open 24 hours, daily
112 S. Shore Drive, Surf City, NC 28445

Jolly Roger Pier

Weekdays: 6 a.m. – 11 p.m., Weekends: 6 a.m. – Midnight
803 Ocean Blvd, Topsail Beach, NC 28445
910-328-4616, 1-800-633-3196

SeaView Fishing Pier

Open 24 hours, daily
124 Fishing Pier Lane, North Topsail Beach, NC 2460
910-328-3172

Johnnie Mercers Fishing Pier

Johnnie Mercers Fishing Pier is solidly constructed with concrete, so it can withstand the hurricanes! With a pier store, providing tackle and other fishing supplies as well as souvenirs, and a snack bar, you have everything you need for a great day of fishing.

Open 7:00 a.m. – 11:00 p.m., daily
23 E. Salisbury St., Wrightsville Beach, NC 28480
910-256-2743

Kure Beach Fishing Pier

Kure Beach Fishing Pier is a great place to visit, enjoy the beautiful ocean views, and experience exceptional fishing. The view spans from Carolina Beach to the north and Fort Fisher State Park to the south. Built in 1923, the pier is family owned and operated.

Open 7 a.m. – 11 p.m. , daily
100 Atlantic Avenue, Kure Beach, NC 28449
910-458-5524

Oak Island Pier

Oak Island Pier has it all — fishing, eating, and shopping. The Pier Restaurant has oceanside dining with locally sourced food at reasonable prices. The Pier House store provides all your fishing needs and rents fishing equipment. Come see us for a great fishing experience!

Open 6:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.
705 Ocean Dr., Oak Island, NC 28465
910-933-6161

Ocean Crest Fishing Pier

Ocean Crest Fishing Pier is the only privately owned and operated pier on Oak Island. It is one of the best venues for great fishing, tournaments, and just taking in the beach scene. It was voted the #1 fishing pier in N.C. by the Fisherman’s Post.

Open 6:00 a.m. – midnight, daily
1409 E. Beach Dr., Oak Island, NC 28465
910-278-6674

Holden Beach Fishing Pier

Great fishing, great views! The Holden Beach Pier has a grill and snack bar, a gift shop for souvenirs, and a live bait shop.

Open 7:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.
441 Ocean Boulevard, Holden Beach, NC
910-842-6483

Bogue Inlet Pier

The Bogue Inlet Pier boasts a bait & tackle shop, drinks & food, and a beach gear shop! The Surf’s Up Grill & Bar is a great spot to watch the waves and kick back with friends and family.

Open 24 hours
100 Bogue Inlet Dr., Emerald Isle, NC 28594
252-354-2919

Avon Fishing Pier

This well-known fishing pier was built in 1963 and is located in Koru Village. As well as fishing, it offers great views of sunrises to enjoy with a cup of coffee!

Open 6:00 a.m. – midnight, summer
Open 6:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m., spring & fall
41001 NC-12, Avon, NC 27915
252-995-5480

Outer Banks Fishing Pier

Located in South Nags Head, it is the pier closest to Oregon Inlet. This pier has been serving fishermen for over 50 years! It has a fully stocked tackle shop as well as rental rods and reels.

Open 24 hours
8901 S. Old Oregon Inlet Road, Nags Head, NC 27959
252-441-5740

Nags Head Fishing Pier

Nags Head Fishing Pier not only is a great place to fish, it also has a restaurant and tiki bar for socializing during a hard day of fishing! The pier has a full-service tackle shop where you can rent rods, reels, bait, and tackle.

Open 5:00 a.m. – midnight
3335 S. Virginia Dare Trail, Nags Head, NC 27959
252-441-5141

Avalon Pier

Built in 1958, this is the “newest” of the northern beach piers. We sell bait, bloodworms, squid, mullet, shrimp, and artificial lures. Basically, everything you need to catch fish!

Open 5:00 a.m. – 2:00 a.m., summer
Open 6:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m., spring and fall
2111 N. Virginia Dare Trail, Kill Devil Hills, NC 27948
252-441-7494

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