Jennette’s Pier in Nags Head offers some of the best ocean fishing on the entire Outer Banks. If you don’t want to fish, you can simply walk out on the 1,000-foot-long concrete and wood structure to see what people are catching. Visitors might also see surfers riding waves, passing boats, sea turtles swimming, brown pelicans overhead, bottlenose dolphins playing or even an occasional whale spouting. Catch unbelievable beautiful sunrises over the Atlantic Ocean.
This state-of-the-art facility also has large aquariums inside the pier house along with educational exhibits, restrooms and a newly remodeled Pier Shop. The Pier is surrounded by beautiful, wide public beaches with free parking and a bath house including outdoor showers. With its family atmosphere, Jennette’s offers something for everyone.
Anglers can find everything they need for a day of fishing inside the pier house, including rods can be rented by the day. Inside the Pier Shop you'll find that special t-shirt to commemorate your visit as well as hats, flip flops, jewelry and gift items that all have a beachy feel. Check out the kid’s corner too. Various cold drinks, snacks and milkshakes along with all types of rod and reel combos can be found inside the pier house. Naturally, there’s plenty of bait and tackle for sale as well. A daily fishing pass is good all day and night until the pier closes; call for hours as they change with the seasons.
The education department holds week-long summer camps, hosts school groups on field trips and teaches "Fishing 101" classes. Down on the beaches, there are often surfing events, foot races and more. For more information, give us a call and follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
Jennette’s is open year-round except Thanksgiving & Christmas Days. In season, May through October, hours are 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. every day; off-season hours are reduced and vary so call ahead.
