February 14th Valentines Day.
Sunday, March 12th Daylight Savings time begins

Saturday, March 18th  The Pier re-opens for the Season.  The first Va. Mullet caught wins a Season Fishing Pass.  
For those that have participated before please read carefully as the process has changed. The pier will open the tackle shop at 5am so that everyone will have a chance to buy bait, tackle and fishing passes if needed. The gates will open at 6am and everyone in line will have a chance to find a fishing spot. No one is allowed to begin fishing until you are signaled to do so. This gives everyone including those who may have mobility issues a chance to participate fairly. Once you have been given the signal to start fishing, the first person to catch a Virginia Mullet will win a 2023 Season Fishing Pass. The largest Virginia mullet caught on this day will also win a prize, so be sure to weigh them in. Please note we will have staff on the pier to monitor and help keep it fun and fair for all.

“Who Caught it First?” which will also start on opening day. There is going to be a prize for almost every fish that can be caught from the pier. So if you think you caught it first bring it down and have it registered. It will need to be in season and legal to qualify. We will keep a running list in the pierhouse and online so you know what ‘still needs to be caught’. Be sure to check it often. I will post a list of the fish to be on the lookout for.
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“Who Caught it First?”  Continues. There is going to be a prize for almost every fish that can be caught from the pier. So if you think you caught it first bring it down and have it registered. It will need to be in season and legal to qualify. We will keep a running list in the pierhouse and online so you know what ‘still needs to be caught’. Be sure to check it often. I will post a list of the fish to be on the lookout for.

May 1-31 #LargestFishOfTheMonth

As part of our #50thAnniversaryCelebration we are starting a new fun competition that everyone can compete in.  This will run May through November.  

Each month the following species of fish will be eligible to win a #LargestFishOfTheMonth Prize.  
  1.  King Mackerel
  2. Cobia
  3. Spanish Mackerel
  4. Bluefish
  5. Pompano
  6. Black Drum
  7. Sheepshead
  8. Speckled Trout
  9. Virginia Mullet (Whiting)

At the END of the Season (November 30th), the LARGEST FISH in EACH Category caught will win a Special Prize for the Largest of the Year.  You can visit our website and Facebook page to see a current running record for each category, end of the Month Winners and updates.

How to Participate
* Catch a fish from one of the eligible categories.
*The one who Caught the fish must Bring it to the pierhouse to have it weighed in. 
* ALL Fish must be of Legal size to qualify.

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May 5th-7th  Fisherman's Post Topsail Spring Surf and Pier Fishing Challenge

June 1-30  #LargestFishOfTheMonth

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  1.  King Mackerel
  2. Cobia
  3. Spanish Mackerel
  4. Bluefish
  5. Pompano
  6. Black Drum
  7. Sheepshead
  8. Speckled Trout
  9. Virginia Mullet (Whiting)

Sunday, June 18th Father's Day.  Dads walk for free.
​Sunday,  May 14th  Mother's Day  Moms walk for free.
Monday, May 29th. Memorial Day (WE ARE OPEN)
Thursday, July 6th. #ReelKidsFish at SCP 9am-Noon
Thursday, July 13th #ReelKidsFish at SCP 9am-Noon
Thursday, July 20st #ReelKidsFish at SCP 9am-Noon
Thursday, July 27th #ReelKidsFish at SCP 9am-Noon
School starts back
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Monday, September 4th.  Labor Day (WE ARE OPEN)

Sunday, September 10th.  Grandparents Day

​Late September 2024 Season Passes go on Sale

Monday, September 11th.  Patriots Day
October 31st Halloween
November 3-5th Fisherman's Post Topsail Fall Surf and Pier Fishing Challenge
Sunday, November 5th Daylight Saving Time Ends
Saturday, November 11th Veterans Day.  Veterans fish for Free with one Rod Please bring ID.
Thursday, November 23th Thanksgiving Day (WE ARE OPEN)

 December 1st.  Officially close for the 2023 Season.
January 1st. Dolphin Dip (WE WILL BE OPEN)