Johnnie Mercer's Fishing Pier
Address: Johnnie Mercer's Fishing Pier, Wrightsville Beach, NC 28480
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A beloved ocean pier at Wrightsville Beach near Wilmington offering red drum, Spanish mackerel, bluefish, and king mackerel along the southern NC coast. This guide uses current public-access research and links to the operating agency for trip-day verification.
Common species: Red Drum, Spanish Mackerel, Bluefish, King Mackerel
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1. Getting there and parking
Directions
From US-74/US-76 in Wilmington, cross the drawbridge east to Wrightsville Beach; follow Lumina Ave (NC-74) North approximately 1 mile to the pier at 23 E Salisbury St. GPS: Johnnie Mercer's Pier, Wrightsville Beach, NC 28480.
Parking
Metered parking at the pier and along the beach road. Can be congested in summer.
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