Hook, line, and sinker
Pier fishing prices: $8.00 per day. Permits run midnight to midnight. Only one rod/reel allowed per fisherman.*King mackerel fisherman $16.00 per day. 5AM to sunset. 3 rods (fighting rod, anchor rod, bait rod). **No Rentals**
CATCH OF THE DAY
Fishing off Kure Pier you could expect to see a wide variety of fish including Blues and Whiting (Virginia Mullet) in the early spring to Flounder and Spanish Mackerel in early summer. Then when everything starts to heat up you can get some King Mackerel, Tarpon, Sharks (at night), Red and Black Drum, Sheepshead, and many more. Don't hesitate to call us for an up to date report.
FISHING FAQS
The correct way to pronounce Kure, “Cure-eee” is probably our third most asked question, right behind where's your bathroom.
north carolina fishing
1. Fish biting?
Spectators free, go and see.
2. Catching any?
Only the ones fishing.
3. What time is high tide?
Check our chalk board.
4. Have restrooms?
Sure! Near front door.
5. Do we take checks?
No, but we take cash, Visa, and MasterCard.
6. Only one rod/reel per person! Why?
Don't have enough paper to answer...
7. Have any coffee?
Yes! Cappucino too!
8. What's the weather going to be?
Rain/wet – sunny/hot – windy/cool
9. Do we have to wear shoes?
No, but we are not responsible for any accidents.
10. What is that smell?
Where you from? Up state? It's fresh air!
11. When is the best time to fish?
When the fish are biting.
12. Do you have season passes? Why?
No! Same answer as #6.
13. Where is Mike?
North of Bald Head, south of Carolina Beach.
14. Sell beer?
No we won't sell the Pier! Oh... beer, no not permitted.
15. Have a post office?
Yes! Go to the stoplight, take a right, 2 blocks up on the left.
16. Why is it so hot?
Time of year.
17. Where is everybody?
Look on the beach.
18. Do you sell popcorn?
Yes! It's good for the gulls too.
19. What kind of fish do they catch?
Look on the big fish board.
20. Jacky Hoops fishing today?
Not sure, go check.
21. How long is the pier?
There and back is 1,422 ft. One way it's 711 ft.
22. Do you give senior citizen discounts?
Yes! We don't charge as much as others.