Summer sun, fishing fun

The staff has been busy all winter making pier improvements and planning unique educational opportunities for all ages. As the ocean temperature slowly climbs to the upper 50s and lower 60s, catches of speckled trout, croaker, bluefish and sea mullet continue to keep anglers reeling.

If you’re new to fishing, check out the pier’s Family Fishing class offered most week days at 9 a.m. Seasoned instructors help you land the catch of the day. The two-hour session covers the basics, and all required gear is included. Advanced classes are available, too. Day camps, focusing on fishing, surfing and science for residents and visitors alike, are also offered in June, July and August.

Be sure to check out the beach scene this summer, when Jennette’s hosts a variety of special events, including surf, kayak and volleyball competitions. The next big event is the Quiksilver Surf Contest Memorial Day weekend May 24-26. With plenty of sun, surf and sand, the clean, wide-open beaches have become a mecca for the fun-loving public.

Family fishing tourney

Sign up today for the Third Annual Family Fishing Tournament on Saturday, June 8, from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. Have fun fishing and perhaps land the big one! Anglers have a chance to win door prizes, and awards are presented for the largest fish caught. Cost is $15 for adults and $ 8 for children ages 12 and under. Arrive early, as lines go in the water from 8 a.m. to noon with awards immediately following fishing. For more information, call 252-255-1501, ext. 202.

Angler’s Club Plank Campaign

A new Own a Plank campaign is under way at the Pier. The Angler’s Club offers people the opportunity to own part of the Pier and to express an important message from your family.

Angler’s Club plank sponsorships cost $500 each and are red in color and shaped like a fish. Click here for more information.

Hours of Operation

May – August: 5 a.m. – midnight
April, Sept., Oct., Nov. 6 a.m. – midnight
December – March 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Jennette’s Pier in Nags Head
P.O. Box 1445
7223 So. Virginia Dare Trail
Oceanfront, Milepost 16.5, Beach Road
Nags Head, North Carolina 27959
“In the heart of Whalebone District”
GPS: 35.910 N, 75.596 W
For more, call 252-255-1501.