Johnnie Mercers Fishing Pier

ADDRESS

23 E Salisbury Street
Wrightsville Beach, NC 28480

PIER

– 1,200-foot Concrete Pier
– Extends into the Altantic Ocean
– Fishing year-round
– Rod Rentals
– Full-service Tackle Shop
– Grill
– Domestic and Imported Beers
– Gift Shop

HOURS

Pier, Tackle and Gift Shop
Sunday 6 am – 11 pm
Monday – Thursday 6 am – 11 pm
Friday & Saturday 6 am – Midnight

Restaurant / Grill

Weekends Only
8 am – 6 pm

Parking

Parking is $6 an hour or $30.00 for the day.
Paid parking is enforced 9:00 am – 8:00 pm seven days a week. Metered parking is in effect March 1st – October 31st.

Fishing Pass

Day Fishing Pass: $8.00 – per rod

1 Rod Season Pass: $150.00

2 Rod Season Pass: $200.00

Senior 1 Rod Season Pass: $125.00

Big Game Season Pass: $250.00

Rod Rentals

Rod rentals are available in the Tackle Shop.

Rod rental: $8.00 per rod

North Carolina Fishing License

Do I need a license to fish from the pier?

No. The pier has a blanket license that covers all who fish there. However, for those who want to fish in the surf (from the beach), a fishing license is required.

NOAA Tides & Currents
Wrightsville Beach Station

Walkout Pass

Daily Walk Out Adults: $2.00

Daily Walk Out Kids: $1.00

Single Walk Out Season Pass: $10.00

Family Walk Out Season Pass: $20.00

Service Animals

Only service animals are allowed on the pier.