#15 foot outbank fishing surff pole license#

There are a handful of inshore fishing charters that launch from the soundside of Kitty Hawk, and anglers interested in renting their own vessel can do so at local watersports companies, like Promenade Watersports, which is adjacent to the Wright Memorial Bridge. Kitty Hawk anglers can stop by any local tackle shop or marina to find out what upcoming tournaments are accepting applications, and / or are wide open to the public. Hatteras Island, located about 40 miles north, is also a Mecca for surf fishermen and is home to the annual NCBBA Red Drum Tournament, CHAC Invitational Tournament, and the 4-Plus / Capitol City Surf Fishing Tournaments. Pirates Cove Marina in Manteo also serves as the home base for a number of offshore tournaments, including the women-only Alice Kelly Tournament, and the always popular Pirates Cove Billfish Tournament.Ĭlose to the beach, visitors can check out Jennette's Pier in Nags Head, which hosts several competitions designed for young anglers. Offshore, the Big Rock Blue Marlin Tournament takes the cake as the largest NC fishing tournament, with prizes that range in the hundreds of thousands of dollars. The Outer Banks is known for its longstanding and nationally renowned fishing tournaments, and Kitty Hawk visitors will be close to a number of large offshore and surf fishing competitions which have become annual traditions. (Note that rates are less for Hilton guests, and the pier may be closed for private parties and events.) The Avalon Fishing Pier in neighboring Kill Devil Hills is also a good destination for anglers. Most anglers attest that the fall and spring months are the best times to cast, when the red drum are running, and a wealth of species can be reeled in including sea mullet, bluefish, sea trout, and even sharks.Ītlantic fishermen can also head to the Kitty Hawk Pier, which is now owned and operated by the adjacent Hilton Garden Inn, and is open from 8:00 a.m. Larger species can be caught in deeper waters, along beaches that have more of a drop-off. On the Oceanside: Anglers will find smaller catches, like spot and croaker, lingering just offshore along beaches that feature wide shallow sandbars. Anglers can access these waters via the public boat launch at Bob Perry Road, or can rent their own fishing vessel or kayak to head out to the open sound through local watersports companies like the Promenade Watersports Center in Kitty Hawk. On the Soundside: Anglers in the Albemarle Sound, Currituck Sound, and in Kitty Hawk Baycan often reel in sheapshead, small mullets, largemouth bass, flounder, and plenty of shellfish including clams and crabs. The types of fish an angler can catch depends completely on location and season. Details on individual species can be obtained online at, or visitors can request a current Regulations Digest by calling the NCWRC directly at (919) 707-0391.

The NCWRC also has season and size limits for all North Carolina catches.

#15 foot outbank fishing surff pole license#

Note that pier fishing and charter fishing does not require a license, as these businesses typically carry a blanket license that covers all parties. Fishermen should not cast out next to ocean swimmers, and a saltwater fishing permit is required for surf fishing. Surf fishing regulationsįishing is allowed throughout the town of Kitty Hawk, although surf fishermen may want to avoid lifeguarded public beaches where there are plenty of visitors in and near the water. Licenses can also be picked up in person at local Kitty Hawk tackle stores, such as Bob's Bait and Tackle, TW's Bait and Tackle, Dock of the Bay, and even Wal-Mart. Licenses are fairly inexpensive and run around $5 - $15 for a 10 day or annual license for NC residents, and $10 - $30 for a 10 day or annual license for out of state residents.įishing licenses are administered by the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission (NCWRC) and can be purchased online before an OBX vacation at. (Note that freshwater fishermen require a separate, freshwater license as well.)

All anglers over the age of 16 will need a saltwater fishing license to fish from the beaches, or any salty body of water along Kitty Hawk.