Time to talk piers.  Most anglers are familiar with fishing piers but sometimes don’t know what to expect. Here is a list of the ocean fishing piers that are most frequently visited. From north to south.

Kitty Hawk pier / Hilton Garden Inn.

MP 1 – on the Beach Road

Kitty Hawk, NC

(252) 261-1290

Built in 1953 and is 245 feet long

This pier is a private / public pier designed primarily for guests of the Hilton but daily and annual passes are available. Limited tackle shop and equipment rentals.

Avalon Fishing Pier

MP 6 on the Beach Road

Kill Devil Hills, NC

(252) 441-7494

This pier was built in 1958 and is 420 feet long and is a locals favorite. Full service tackle shop, equipment rentals, bar and carry out food and snacks. Live music most nights and family fun arcade.

Nags Head Fishing Pier

MP 12 on the Beach Road

Nags Head, NC

(252) 242-5071

This pier was built in 1947 and is 850 feet long and the oldest pier on the Outer Banks. Full service tackle shop, equipment rentals, a full restaurant with live music several nights weekly.

Jennette’s Fishing Pier

MP 16.5 on the Beach Road

Nags Head, NC

(252) 255-1501

This pier was originally built in 1939, modified in 1947 and again in 2011 and is 1,000 feet long. The pier is part of the NC Aquarium. Tackle shop, equipment rentals, gift shop, beverages and limited food and snacks for sale. They hold assorted camp programs and educational marine and fishing programs.

Outer Banks Fishing Pier

MP 18.5 on the Beach Road

Nags Head, NC

(252) 441-5740

This pier was built in 1958 and is 600 feet long and a special place for many old-school anglers. Full service tackle shop, equipment rental, full bar and sit down restaurant. Live music most nights.

Rodanthe Fishing pier

24251 Atlantic Dr.

Rodanthe, NC

(252) 987-0030

This pier was built in 1960 and is 700 feet long. It was originally 1000 feet long and was known as the Cape Hatteras Pier before many storms helped shorten it. Full service tackle shop, limited food and beverage service. Live music most nights.

Avon Fishing Pier

41001 NC Highway 12

Avon, NC

(252) 995-5480

This pier was built in 1963 and is 630 feet long. This pier is owned by the National Park Service and was originally 1000 feet long and shortened due to many storms. Full service tackle shop, equipment rentals and gift shop.

Until next time – Tightlines

Capt Tony