Tw's Bait And Tackle Fishing Report (2024)

FAQs

What fish are being caught at Nags Head Pier? ›

Winds NE 5-10. Water temp is 62. Anglers are catching bluefish, trout and spanish mackerel.

A permit is required to drive within town limits, and can be purchased for $25. Surf fishing is allowed throughout the town of Nags Head on the public beaches, however anglers are urged to watch out for swimmers, surfers, and other vacationers sharing the waves.

Natural baits — such as earthworms and mealworms — are effective because their texture, odor and color are appealing to many kinds of fish. If natural baits are allowed where you are fishing, they are relatively easy to fish with, often just needing a basic hook setup.

Within an hour of sunrise and an hour after sunset are the times when fish are likely to bite the most. Fishing for some species of fish is much better at night than during the day. Although it is possible to catch fish during daylight hours, fish are less likely to bite when the sun is at its apex.

If you haven't caught any fish in a certain spot for a while, it's likely the wrong spot, and you need to move. Try to fish at different spots in the area. If no fish bite for around 20 to 30 minutes, move to a new corner. You're likely to be more successful moving a lot instead of sticking it out in one spot all day.

The best time to surf fish in the Outer Banks is spring and fall. This is when the biggest Red Drum, Bluefish, and Speckled Trout show up. Summer won't produce as many trophy Reds, but there will be Sharks alongside them. Brave the winter weather, and Striped Bass will keep you warm.

Species you might catch on an Outer Banks fishing pier, depending on the season, include spot, pompano, sea mullet, croaker, flounder, bluefish, gray or speckled trout, striped bass, red drum, cobia or king mackerel.

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White Marlin are still present offshore, while Spotted Seatrout, Redfish, Bluefish, and Black Drum are solid choices inshore.

What are people catching at Jennette's pier? ›

Anglers can target blues, croaker, drum, flounder, pompano, spot, trout and so much more. In the pier house, we sell bait, tackle, rigs, lures and ice.