We have had a cooler than expected weekend but it really hasn't slowed down fishing ....... DR. BOGUS reports the WATER TEMPERATURE at 62* which is a drop from last week's 67* ....... Congratulations to DYLAN BRAME & DARREL LYTLE (Asheville, NC)-- 2 lb. 12 oz. POMPANO .......... ELIJAH BUTLER (Stella, NC)-- 1 lb. 4 oz. SEA MULLET ........... BRAD REYCROFT (West Newfield, ME)-- 1 lb. SEA MULLET and 14 oz. BLOWFISH ......... and AUSTIN BROOKS (Johnston County, NC)-- 13 oz. BLOWFISH ......... We'll be getting a warm-up this coming week just in time for the following week's EASTER WEEKEND! .......... We also will begin charging for parking on Tuesday, April 15th as the season opens up! ......... Please remember there is NEVER a parking charge for FISHERMEN...... NEVER!....... Our parking rates will remain the same as last year for beach parking. Surf's Up Restaurant gets a 2 hour parking credit as well as SUNSET SLUSH's 1 hour........ The season is heating up ....... COME ON DOWN! ...... MIKE STANLEY

March winds are bleeding into APRIL but that's a good thing! ....... Dr. Bogus reported the WATER TEMPERATURE at 67* this morning which is a little high this early in the season ........ But with the strong SW WINDS conditions couldn't be better for fishing! ......... SEA MULLET were plentiful as well as BLACK DRUM and even GRAY TROUT! ........ Congratulations to BUDDY NELSON (Kernersville, NC)-- 6 lb. 12 oz. BLACK DRUM ............ FREDDY HODGE (Hillsbrough, NC)-- 3 lb. 7 oz. BLACK DRUM ........... AARON DEPRIMA (Raleigh, NC)-- 1 lb. 4 oz. and 15 oz. SEA MULLET .......... JULIAS BLANSAG (Fayetteville, NC)-- 1 lb. 3 oz. SEA MULLET .... CLAUDIA ANTHONY (Hubert, NC)-- 1 lb. 1 oz. GRAY TROUT, 15 oz. SEA MULLET, and 15 oz. GRAY TROUT .......... DWAYNE HICKS (Graham, NC)-- 12 oz. SEA MULLET ............ and ROBERT BROWN (Burlington, NC)-- 12 oz. GRAY TROUT ......... We'll see some much needed rain Monday evening but the winds will continue hopefully keeping the SEA MULLET fishing on the move! ........ So plan a trip down here this week and join the fun! ......... MIKE STANLEY

Spring fishing is beginning to heat up here on the pier ....... SEA MULLET were very strong as well as BLACK DRUM, BLOWFISH, and a few GRAY TROUT and BLUEFISH ....... Congratulations to RAQUEL GIRON (Middlesex, NC)-- 6 lb. 5 oz. BLACK DRUM.....13 oz. BLOWFISH ...... and 9 oz. SEA MULLET ......... CATHY HOWARD (Broadway, NC)-- 5 lb. 7 oz. BLACK DRUM ......... BEN ELLIS (Goldsboro, NC)-- 4 lb. 2 oz. BLACK DRUM ........... NUI VINSON (Jacksonville, NC)-- 2 lb. 6 oz. BLACK DRUM ...GEORGE GIRON (Middlesex, NC)-- 1 lb. 1 oz. SEA MULLET ............ RON DOC (Emerald Isle, NC)-- 14 oz. BLOWFISH........ KRYSTONFER VANVALKENBURG (Havelock, NC)-- 7 oz. BLOWFISH ........... and COTINA LOVE (Jacksonville, NC)-- 2 oz. BLUEFISH (her smile is as big as the fish--it doesn't get any better!) ............. Dr. Bogus reports the WATER TEMPERATURE at 62* (thanks!) and other than a rainy day Monday over Tuesday morning and mostly SW wind, we should have continued fish movement........ So, grab your gear and come on down to catch some of these SEA MULLETS! ........ SEE YOU SOON! ...... MIKE STANLEY

Welcome back for the 2025 Season! ........ It seems like yesterday that we were shutting down for the winter! ........ Our fishermen are getting a leg up on this spring with SEA MULLET, BLACK DRUM, and bunches of BLOWFISH! ....... Congratulations to NUI VINSON (Jacksonville, NC)-- 2 lb. 6 oz. BLACK DRUM .......... RON DOC (Emerald Isle, NC)-- 14 oz. BLOWFISH ........... RAQUEL GIRON (Middlesex, NC)-- 9 oz. SEA MULLET ............ and KRYSTONFER VANVALKENBURG (Havelock, NC)-- 7 oz. BLOWFISH ......... DR. BOGUS reports the WATER TEMPERATURE at 59*(thanks!) and plenty of sunshine on tap for the whole weekend! ........... FISHING is picking up ...... COME ON DOWN! ........ MIKE STANLEY

I would like to thank everyone for a great season! ....... Fishing was good with gobs of SEA MULLET, SPANISH MACKEREL, BLUEFISH, POMPANO, BLACK and PUPPY DRUM! ....... We did miss another big SPOT and KING MACKEREL season but it's ok...... THERE'S ALWAYS NEXT SEASON! ......... The closing days saw BLACK DRUM, SEA MULLET, POMPANO, SHEEPSHEAD, and BLUEFISH...... Congratulations to WESLEY PAGE (Burlington, NC)-- 7 lb. 10 oz. (24.5'') BLACK DRUM ............ SAM BENNETT (Winston-Salem, NC)-- 7 lb. 1 oz. ALBACORE ........... LISA SMITH (Thomasville, NC)-- 6 lb. 13 oz. BLACK DRUM ........... DARRELL NOAH (Haw River, NC)-- 3 lb. 9 oz. SHEEPSHEAD .......... ANGEL ANAYA (Jacksonville, NC)-- 2 lb. 8 oz. POMPANO ............. AMANDA UNSELT (Greenville, NC)-- 1 lb. 5 oz. SEA MULLET ............ and TONY HASSELL (Maysville, NC)-- COOLER with SEA MULLET ....... Now that the pier is closed, all 2024 SEASON PASS HOLDERS can use their pass card (or key fob) to access the pier by tapping the gray box on either side of the PIER GATE. This will take the place of the issued gate keys which have been disabled. Please allow a few seconds for the gate to operate and it will open seamlessly. Thanks for your patience while we were in the setup process; hopefully it will be worth the wait! Season Pass Holders are allowed to bring guests with them on the pier. Please be sure to help keep the pier clean and in good repair. I would like to thank all of our Staff for another amazing season! We could never have the appreciation of our customers without their hard work and loyalty to our family values! ......... The summer parking lot system was a great success! It has helped to bring a much more relaxed atmosphere and it just seems to be more respectful with people that really want to be here! ........ 2025 is just around the corner so all of us at BIP wish you and your family a wonderful holiday season! ...... We'll be re-opening on Friday, March 14th, 2025!....... SEE YOU THEN! ............ MIKE & SHIRLEY STANLEY