The "research pier" you are referring to is the Army Corp of Engineers pier. As far as I know, it has never been open to fishing, unless I guess you knew someone. However, you can fish under or around it all you want. I was just there beginning of June. The beach area just north of the pier (in front of the community called "Osprey") is looking nice right now with deep holes, steep beach. Fish it all you want...
Per the surf, I would give either Bob's B&T a call or TW's in Corolla.
But for the most part your right...surf area up there is flat, featureless. But you never know what you might catch...if you fish off the surf here, I would concentrate around first and last light. You'll probably manage your share of spot, skate, and maybe some small blues.
Per the surf, I would give either Bob's B&T a call or TW's in Corolla.
But for the most part your right...surf area up there is flat, featureless. But you never know what you might catch...if you fish off the surf here, I would concentrate around first and last light. You'll probably manage your share of spot, skate, and maybe some small blues.
