You don't have to go to the Bogue Inlet Pier to have a good day of fishing in Emerald Isle, you can try your hand at fishing from one of the public docks available. Our friend Ginger caught a 7 pound Hatteras Blue from the dock in the Emerald Woods town park on the west end of town. Note that you will need to purchase a fishing license (about $15) even if you are a local resident. Also, the Emerald Woods Park will be closed for a couple of weeks starting this week (May) for renovations.

One of the last fishing piers in the area, the Bogue Inlet Fishing Pier is one of the coolest places to spend a day or two in Emerald Isle. Located in the middle of town on the Atlantic Ocean side, you can buy daily, weekly, or seasonal passes. A great variety of fish are caught here, including mackeral, bluefish, and several species of shark. Find out more information, including what is being caught right now, at the Bogue Inlet Pier official site.