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NCBuxton

Cape Hatteras Fishing Pier

Historic Outer Banks fishing pier offering striped bass, drum, mackerel, and Spanish mackerel. This guide uses current public-access research and links to the operating agency for trip-day verification.

5-DAY FORECAST

Tue, Sep 15

☀️

Clear sky

81° / 71°

💨 13 mph

Wed, Sep 16

Partly cloudy

80° / 71°

💨 11 mph

Thu, Sep 17

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Mainly clear

81° / 71°

💨 8 mph

Fri, Sep 18

☀️

Clear sky

81° / 78°

💨 15 mph

Sat, Sep 19

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Slight showers

81° / 78°

💧 0.15"

💨 17 mph

Address: Cape Hatteras Fishing Pier, Buxton, NC 27920

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Common species: Striped Bass, Black Drum, King Mackerel, Spanish Mackerel

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1. Getting there and parking

Directions

Cape Hatteras is at the southern tip of the Outer Banks. From NC-12, follow signs to the lighthouse and pier.

Parking

Paid parking area available.

Source: North Carolina Fisheries