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Spotted seatrout

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Spotted seatrout

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Bluefish

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Atlantic sharpnose shark

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Gray weakfish

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General info

Ocean Crest Fishing Pier is a marina, harbor or pier located in Brunswick County, North Carolina, United States. It is most popular for fishing Bluefish, Blacktip shark, and Atlantic croaker.

Location

33°54′42″N 78°08′49.7″W
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Fishing regulations at Ocean Crest Fishing Pier, NC

Disclaimer: Always check local fishing regulations, water access rights and land ownership before fishing, regardless of any catches logged in that area by the Fishbrain community. Fishbrain has mapped millions of acres of government-owned land across the USA to help you identify potential fishing access, but you are responsible for ensuring compliance with all legal requirements.

Fishing regulations in North Carolina can change throughout the year. Make sure to check this page before fishing for the most up to date rules and regulations for the current season. Local regulations govern when you can fish, the max size of the fish you can keep, how many fish you can keep, and more.

Regulations for top species

Season open: year-round
Bluefish

Bluefish

Regulation boundaryNC North Carolina State Waters
Bag limit5

The maximum number of individual fish legally harvested per harvester per day. Bag limits are only for properly licensed anglers actively harvesting the species. People who are not actively harvesting or are not properly licensed (if a license is required) may NOT be counted for the purpose of bag limits.

Required licenses
Eligible for NC Saltwater Fishing Tournament managed by Division of Marine Fisheries.
Additional information
No minimum size. Recreational anglers engaged on a for-hire vessel can possess up to 5 bluefish per person per day.For seasons, bag limits, size limits, or closures see Current Fisheries Proclamations.
Edibility
Good, but may contain elevated mercury levels. Catch, Clean, Cook Bluefish by DMFD
Synonyms
Pomatomus saltatrix
Season open: year-round
Blacktip shark

Blacktip shark

Regulation boundaryNC North Carolina State Waters
Bag limit1

The maximum number of individual fish legally harvested per harvester per day. Bag limits are only for properly licensed anglers actively harvesting the species. People who are not actively harvesting or are not properly licensed (if a license is required) may NOT be counted for the purpose of bag limits.

Min size54" (Fork Length)

No person shall harvest any individual fish less than the minimum size limit.

Fork Length means the length of a fish as measured from the most forward point of the head to the rear center edge of the tail.

Aggregate limit1

The maximum number of individual fish across an aggregate group of species legally harvested per harvester per day.

Vessel limit1

The maximum number of individual fish legally possessed aboard any vessel.

Additional information
1 shark per vessel per trip any authorized species For seasons, bag limits, size limits, or closures see Current Fisheries Proclamations. Sharks harvested but not retained must be released in a manner that will ensure maximum probability of survival. Do not remove the fish from the water. It is unlawful for recreational fishermen to possess any shark without head, tail, and fins intact with the carcass through the point of landing. Anglers may still gut and bleed the carcass as long as the tail is not removed. Filleting any shark is prohibited, until that shark is offloaded at the dock or on shore. It is unlawful for recreational fishermen to catch sharks by any gear other than rod and reel or handlines. Handlines are defined as a mainline with no more than two gangions or hooks attached that are retrieved by hand only.
Edibility
Catch, Clean, Cook Blacktip Shark
Synonyms
Carcharhinus limbatus
Season open: year-round
Atlantic croaker

Atlantic croaker

Regulation boundaryNC North Carolina State Waters
Bag limit50

The maximum number of individual fish legally harvested per harvester per day. Bag limits are only for properly licensed anglers actively harvesting the species. People who are not actively harvesting or are not properly licensed (if a license is required) may NOT be counted for the purpose of bag limits.

Additional information
No minimum size limit.
Edibility
Very good
Synonyms
Micropogonias undulatus
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Local laws and licenses

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FAQ about Ocean Crest Fishing Pier fishing

📍 Where is Ocean Crest Fishing Pier located?
Ocean Crest Fishing Pier is a marina, harbor or pier located in Brunswick County, North Carolina, United States. Its coordinates are:
33°54′42″N 78°08′49.7″W
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🎣 Where on Ocean Crest Fishing Pier is it best to fish?
Find the best fishing spots on Ocean Crest Fishing Pier by looking at where other anglers have caught fish. This can easily be done in the where it is also possible to see big fish potential and how good fishing is right now along with Garmin® depth maps.
🐟 What species are in Ocean Crest Fishing Pier?
The most common species in Ocean Crest Fishing Pier are:
📢 What are the latest Ocean Crest Fishing Pier fishing reports?
The latest Ocean Crest Fishing Pier fishing reports are:
🗓️ What species are in season at Ocean Crest Fishing Pier right now?
According to fishing regulations at Ocean Crest Fishing Pier, some of the species in season this November include: Spotted seatrout, Summer flounder, Southern flounder, Cobia, and Red grouper. For full details on other species — including bag limits, minimum and maximum size limits, and seasonal closures — download the .
🪪 Do I need a fishing license to fish at Ocean Crest Fishing Pier?

Fishing in North Carolina requires a valid state fishing license for anglers. Licenses include resident and non-resident, annual, short-term, and combination options, purchasable online or at vendors.

In North Carolina, no fishing license is required for anglers under 16. Residents 70 and older qualify for a discounted lifetime license. A few other exceptions worth knowing:

  • Free fishing days — most states designate 1–2 weekends a year where anyone can fish without a license

  • Tribal waters — tribal members fishing on tribal land operate under separate tribal regulations

  • Private ponds — landowners fishing their own water typically don't need a license

Non-residents usually pay more for a license than residents. Some species also require an extra stamp or endorsement on top of your base license.

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