May 2026 Club Meeting

May 2026 Club Meeting

Since 2015 Captain Chris Ossmann has been catching fishing and making memories for guests from all over the world. There is no better way than to spend your day on the sunny waters of the Carolina coastline. No matter the age of the angler, Captain Chris makes sure you’re always on the fish. Located in beautiful Little River SC, a short drive from Sunset Beach [Fine Catch Fishing Charters](https://finecatchfishingcharters.com/) is here to offer you a variety of activities with all the necessities for a perfect day out on the water. From a relaxing day in the sun to a full-blown thrill, we’ve got you covered with everything you need. Whether it’s your first time fishing or you’re a seasoned angler, there’s something for everyone at [Fine Catch Fishing Charters](https://finecatchfishingcharters.com/)

This week’s Club meeting features Gary Massey, Operator of the Sunset Beach Fishing Pier.

Gary will provide some insider tips on when and how to catch a multitude of fish species from the pier. If you haven’t tried pier fishing, you will not want to miss this meeting. The pier provides superior access to Sunset Beach’s near-shore fishing opportunities at an affordable price. Gary will also highlight some of the additional advantages of the pier to include meals, snacks, beverages, fishing equipment, apparel, and social/entertainment events such as live music features throughout the Summer season.

Don’t miss this month’s Fishing Club Meeting!  Thursday, April 16th from 6:30 to 8:30 PM at the Pink Palace.

Sunset Beach Pier

Sunset Beach Pier on Facebook

GARY AND TERESA MASSEY

KAYAK and PADDLEBOARD LAUNCH

The Town of Sunset Beach is having a Public Forum tomorrow, Wednesday, April 1 at 3:30 PM to discuss plans for Majestic Park including a kayak/paddleboard launch. No, this is not an April Fool prank. If you want input, this is the time to speak up!

REMINDER: Striped Bass season opens April 1 in portions of Tar-Pamlico and Neuse rivers

MOREHEAD CITY – The N.C. Department of Environmental Quality’s Division of Marine Fisheries reminds fishermen that a one-month striped bass season will open April 1 in portions of the Tar-Pamlico and Neuse rivers and their tributaries.

The season will open April 1 and close April 30 for both recreational and commercial fisheries. The following provisions will apply:

Recreational

  • Creel limit: One fish per person per day
  • Size limit: 18-inch minimum total length and no striped bass between 22- and 27-inches total length

Commercial

  • Trip limit: One fish per person per day
  • Size limit: 18-inch minimum total length and no striped bass between 22- and 27-inches total length
  • Hook-and-line allowed as legal commercial gear in the striped bass fishery
  • Commercial tagging requirements will continue
  • Tie-down and distance from shore requirements for gill nets will be maintained

Area Description

The recreational and commercial striped bass season in the Tar-Pamlico and Neuse rivers will open upriver of the demarcation lines below.

  • Tar-Pamlico River: Upriver of a line beginning at a point at Gum Point 35° 25.1669’ N – 76° 45.5251’ W; running southwesterly to a point at Fork Point at 35° 23.4453’ N – 76° 46.4346’ W.
  • Neuse River: Upriver of a line beginning at a point at Cooper Point 35° 02.1433’ N – 76° 55.9965’ W; running southwesterly to a point at Fisher Landing Point 35° 00.1550’ N – 76° 58.5738’ W.