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Johnnie Mercers Fishing Pier

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North Carolina, United States

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Johnnie Mercers Fishing Pier is a part of an ocean located in New Hanover County, North Carolina, United States. It is most popular for fishing Bluefish, Pinfish, and Spanish mackerel.

Location

34°12′47.8″N 77°47′11.2″W
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Fishing regulations at Johnnie Mercers 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
Pinfish

Pinfish

Regulation boundaryNC North Carolina State Waters
Additional information
No closed season. No bag limit. No size limit.
Edibility
Poor, but grouper love them.
Synonyms
Lagodon rhomboides, bait
Season open: year-round
Spanish mackerel

Spanish mackerel

Regulation boundaryNC North Carolina State Waters
Bag limit15

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 size12" (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.

Required licenses
Eligible for NC Saltwater Fishing Tournament managed by Division of Marine Fisheries.
Additional information
For more information about NC seasons, bag limits, size limits, or closures, see Current Fishery Proclamations.For more information on management of South Atlantic federal fisheries, please visit SAFMC or NOAA Fisheries.
Edibility
Very good, but may contain elevated mercury levels. Catch, Clean, Cook Spanish Mackerel by DMFD
Synonyms
Scomberomorus maculatus
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FAQ about Johnnie Mercers Fishing Pier fishing

📍 Where is Johnnie Mercers Fishing Pier located?
Johnnie Mercers Fishing Pier is a part of an ocean located in New Hanover County, North Carolina, United States. Its coordinates are:
34°12′47.8″N 77°47′11.2″W
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🎣 Where on Johnnie Mercers Fishing Pier is it best to fish?
Find the best fishing spots on Johnnie Mercers 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 Johnnie Mercers Fishing Pier?
The most common species in Johnnie Mercers Fishing Pier are:
  • Bluefish - 97 members reported to have caught this fish
  • Pinfish - 74 members reported to have caught this fish
  • Spanish mackerel - 64 members reported to have caught this fish
📢 What are the latest Johnnie Mercers Fishing Pier fishing reports?
The latest Johnnie Mercers Fishing Pier fishing reports are:
🗓️ What species are in season at Johnnie Mercers Fishing Pier right now?
According to fishing regulations at Johnnie Mercers 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 Johnnie Mercers 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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