Weather and Tides:

Live CAM on Sunset Beach Pier: A look at the beach and pier

NOAA marine forecast:  Know before you Go 

Accuweather: Check the weather forecast

Local Tides in NC and App: What’s up, what’s down.

Regulations & Services:

Licenses and Permits: Don’t leave home without it!

Coastal Recreational Fishing Licenses and Permits

NC:  Fish Size and Possession Limits: Know the Current Regulations

SC: Salt Water Size and Possession Limits: Careful of the boundary lines!

Recommended Apps: 

 FishRules – https://fishrulesapp.com.  (Identify fish and check limits on catch and size) 

Windfinder – https://www.windfinder.com/apps/   (Daily wind and tide information and predictions)

Fishing Knots – https://www.netknots.com/fishing_knots You should learn and master 3 to 5 knots that YOU are comfortable tying! For mono/fluoro, some popular knots include the Improved Clinch Knot, the Palomar Knot and the Trilene Knot. For braid, some popular knots include the Uni- and Double-Uni knots and the Improved Clinch Knot (use extra line twists!) Also consider learning the Dropper Loop Knot and Non-Slip Loop Knot.

For some handy illustrations, see Knot Tying 101 and Knot Tying 102

Conservation Groups:

Coastal Conservation Association: Preservation of fishing and environment.

Sound Rivers: An environmental alliance.

General Information:

North Carolina Department Natural Resources Fish Identifier

Fish Consumption Advisories: What’s safe to eat?

Tagged Fish & Rewards: Find the Magic Tag and win $100.

Vessel Safety Checks: The Coast Guard could check.

Paddle Craft Safety:  Safety is important in small boats too.

Fishing Tips: 

 SaltStrong.com: Tips for both members and non-members.