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JENNETTE'S PIER
Owned and operated by the North Carolina Aquarium Society
in partnership with the North Carolna Aquariums
MILEPOST 16.5NAGS HEAD, NC(252) 441-6421

 

 

 

 

Pigfish


These members of the grunt family produce a grunting sound when removed from the water by rubbing their throat teeth together. Easily caught in late summer and fall by bottom fishing, Pigfish are valued for their fine flavor.

Walter M. Campbell landed the 2 lb. 4 oz. record in 1991.