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Nags Head Fishing Pier
Fishing pier · Nags Head, North Carolina
Use caution — an official advisory is in effect
Use cautionUse caution — an official advisory is in effect: water temperature is 64°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry.
- Water temp 64°F (18°C)
Live data from NOAA buoy 44086 (11.9 mi away), as of Oct 29, 8:00 AM UTC.
- A Beach Hazards Statement is in effect for Northern Outer Banks. — NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
- A Coastal Flood Advisory is in effect for Northern Outer Banks. — NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
Why, sources & official advisories
- Water temperature is 64°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry. — NOAA buoy 44086, as of Oct 29, 8:00 AM UTC
No official beach-advisory feed for North Carolina yet — follow posted signs and local guidance.
Get an email when it’s warm enough
It’s 64°F at Nags Head Fishing Pier now. We check the water daily and email you once when it reaches your temperature.
Nags Head Pier is located at MP 11.5 on the beach road. Full equipped and stocked tackle shop for all your fishing needs. Rod rentals available.
What’s swimming here?
Fish recorded within 2 km: Striped Burrfish, Bluefish, Atlantic Spanish Mackerel and 37 more species.
40 fish species in 58 public records within 2 km of Nags Head Fishing Pier since 2000.
- Striped Burrfish Chilomycterus schoepfii5 records · 2023
- Bluefish Pomatomus saltatrix3 records · 2025
- Atlantic Spanish Mackerel Scomberomorus maculatus2 records · 2025
- Broad-striped Anchovy Anchoa hepsetus2 records · 2013
- Silver Croaker Bairdiella chrysoura2 records · 2013
- Atlantic Spadefish Chaetodipterus faber2 records · 2013
- Common Weakfish Cynoscion regalis2 records · 2013
- Banded Drum Larimus fasciatus2 records · 2013
Show all 40 species
- Spot Leiostomus xanthurus2 records · 2013
- Atlantic Croaker Micropogonias undulatus2 records · 2013
- Summer Flounder Paralichthys dentatus2 records · 2013
- Butterfish Peprilus triacanthus2 records · 2013
- Atlantic Moonfish Selene setapinnis2 records · 2013
- Largehead Hairtail Trichiurus lepturus2 records · 2013
- Florida Pompano Trachinotus carolinus1 record · 2025
- Sheepshead Minnow Cyprinodon variegatus1 record · 2022
- Bay Anchovy Anchoa mitchilli1 record · 2013
- Atlantic Menhaden Brevoortia tyrannus1 record · 2013
- Black Sea Bass Centropristis striata1 record · 2013
- Pinfish Lagodon rhomboides1 record · 2013
- Red Goatfish Mullus auratus1 record · 2013
- Pigfish Orthopristis chrysoptera1 record · 2013
- Northern Searobin Prionotus carolinus1 record · 2013
- Striped Searobin Prionotus evolans1 record · 2013
- Red Drum Sciaenops ocellatus1 record · 2013
- Northern Puffer Sphoeroides maculatus1 record · 2013
- Northern Sennet Sphyraena borealis1 record · 2013
- Blackcheek Tonguefish Symphurus plagiusa1 record · 2013
- Spotted Codling Urophycis regia1 record · 2013
- Crevalle Jack Caranx hippos1 record · 2007
- Spotfin Mojarra Eucinostomus argenteus1 record · 2007
- Atlantic Thread Herring Opisthonema oglinum1 record · 2007
- American Harvestfish Peprilus paru1 record · 2007
- Black Drum Pogonias cromis1 record · 2007
- Cobia Rachycentron canadum1 record · 2007
- Round Sardinella Sardinella aurita1 record · 2007
- Bigeye Scad Selar crumenophthalmus1 record · 2007
- Atlantic Lookdown Selene vomer1 record · 2007
- Scup Stenotomus chrysops1 record · 2007
- Inshore Lizardfish Synodus foetens1 record · 2007
Data: GBIF.org occurrence records, CC0 and CC BY only (iNaturalist research-grade observations, VIMS NorthEast Area Monitoring and Assessment Program). Common names: USGS NAS; GBIF.org (The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species, Integrated Taxonomic Information System (ITIS)). Non-native flags: USGS NAS. These are sightings and specimens people reported, not a survey: a fish missing from the list may still live here.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Nags Head Fishing Pier?
- Nags Head Fishing Pier is a fishing pier in Nags Head, North Carolina.
- What is the water temperature at Nags Head Fishing Pier?
- As of October 29, 2026, the water temperature at Nags Head Fishing Pier in Nags Head, North Carolina is 64°F (18°C), measured by NOAA buoy 44086, 11.9 miles away.
- Can you swim at Nags Head Fishing Pier?
- Use caution — an official advisory is in effect: water temperature is 64°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry. Checked October 29, 2026.
- How is Nags Head Fishing Pier rated?
- Nags Head Fishing Pier in Nags Head, North Carolina has an average visitor rating of 4.1 out of 5, based on 159 reviews.
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Location & Contact
3335 S Virginia Dare Trail, Nags Head, NC 27959
Nags Head, North Carolina 27959
Phone
+1 252-441-5141Popular Times
🎣 Best times & visiting tips
- ›Obtain necessary fishing licenses and permits
- ›Check local regulations on catch limits and seasons
- ›Bring appropriate gear for the target species
- ›Practice catch and release for conservation
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