Frisco Pier Fishing Report

Updated Oct 30, 2026

Frisco Rod & Gun filed the latest Frisco Pier report on October 30. Species named in it: drum, bluefish, sea mullet. A pier on the south end that fishes the same sloughs the beach does, with a rail and a light over the water instead of a cold walk. Good bottom fishing and a shot at Spanish on a running tide. Diamond Shoals buoy 41025, observed 2026-11-03 07:20 UTC: ENE wind 12 kt, water 73°F.

The Frisco Pier report, in full

Frisco Rod & Gun

Report — Oct 30

We last checked Nov 3

Dare County’s latest update – N.C. Highway 12 Reopens. Read it here . The Emergency Ferries were able to come to an end last night at 8pm after Hwy 12 reopened at 4pm. Once the Hwy opened there were no more entry restrictions. The temporary one-lane detour has an automated traffic signal. The county urges drivers to slow down, be patient, and expect delays. Today was average, not hot and not cold. The high was 72 while the low was 57 with light to gentle winds. Gusts up to 10mph. Currently it’s 57, feels like 59, with N winds around 3mph. Tomorrow winds should be picking up to moderate speeds while temps stay in the 60s. Sound water temp: 65-67 Ocean water temp: ~69 Surf: Blowtoads, Bluefish, Red Drum, Sea Mullet Sound: No report. Inshore: No report. Offshore: No report. Releases: No report.

Frisco Rod & Gun

Report — Oct 25

We last checked Oct 30

Dare County’s latest update – N.C. Highway 12 Closure Continues; Emergency Ferry Park-and-Ride Service Begins Monday, October 26. Read it here . Day 4 of the Emergency Ferries. Wait times are still long and the county is urging people to postpone nonessential travel. Currently the ferries running between Stumpy Point and Rodanthe are only allowing Priorities One, Two, and Three to board. To see which priority you fall into, check here . In the event of medical appointment, there is an option to request a Priority Pass, read more about it here (scroll down to the Emergency Ferry and Access Restrictions section). Today was mostly sunny with a few clouds here and there. The high was 66 while the low was 63 with light to moderate winds. Gusts up to 31mph. Currently it’s 63, feels like 59, with NNE winds around 10mph. Gusts around 21mph. Tomorrow should bring similar temps and winds. Sound water temp: 63-64 Ocean water temp: ~66 Surf: Red Drum Sound: No report. Inshore: No report. Offshore: No report. Releases: No report.

Frisco Rod & Gun

Report — Oct 23

We last checked Oct 25

Dare County’s latest update – NC Hwy 12 remains closed; visitor restrictions continue. Read it here . The emergency ferry lines have proved to be longer than anticipated. We heard from one full time resident who said they waited in line from 8am until the 2 o’clock ferry to get off the island. It’s best to avoid leaving the island unless necessary right now. Currently the ferries running between Stumpy Point and Rodanthe are only allowing Priorities One, Two, and Three to board. To see which priority you fall into, check here . In the event of medical appointment, there is an option to request a Priority Pass, read more about it here (scroll down to the Emergency Ferry and Access Restrictions section). Today was mostly sunny. The high was 70 while the low was 59 with light to moderate winds. Gusts up to 30mph. Currently it’s 63, feels like 58, with NE winds around 9mph. Gusts around 23mph. Tomorrow will be cooler with a predicted high of 65. Winds will continue to be light to moderate speeds. Sound water temp: 61-63 Ocean water temp: 66-69 Surf: We have heard of Red Drum and Sea Mullet caught lately. A few Bluefish and Flounder mixed in as well. There was also a Cubera Snapper caught off Ramp 44 yesterday. Sound: No report. Inshore: No report. Offshore: No report. Releases: No report.

A fishing pier over the surf at sunset

Species in the Frisco Pier reports

Species reported at Frisco Pier, quoted from the stored reports
SpeciesWhat the report saysReported
drumSound water temp: 65-67 Ocean water temp: ~69 Surf: Blowtoads, Bluefish, Red Drum, Sea Mullet Sound: No report.Oct 30
bluefishSound water temp: 65-67 Ocean water temp: ~69 Surf: Blowtoads, Bluefish, Red Drum, Sea Mullet Sound: No report.Oct 30
sea mulletSound water temp: 65-67 Ocean water temp: ~69 Surf: Blowtoads, Bluefish, Red Drum, Sea Mullet Sound: No report.Oct 30
flounderA few Bluefish and Flounder mixed in as well.Oct 23

From this spot's season table: Sea mullet: April-June and September-October. The pier staple. Two-hook bottom rig with shrimp.

Full guides: bluefish, sea mullet, flounder.

Getting on the water at Frisco Pier

Access facts for Frisco Pier
ItemDetail
AccessPier: walk on and pay at the gate
CostA daily fee applies at the gate. Check the pier page for the current rate.

Frisco Pier questions

What's biting at Frisco Pier right now?

Species named in it: drum, bluefish, sea mullet.

When does the sea mullet run near Frisco Pier?

Sea mullet: April-June and September-October. The pier staple. Two-hook bottom rig with shrimp.

Updated Oct 30, 2026