Jennette’s Pier Experiences

Jennette’s Pier is recognized as a distinctive ocean pier centered on education. Operated by the Aquarium, the complex includes classrooms and educational programming, alternative energy demonstrations, live animal exhibits, spaces for meetings, a snack bar and tackle shop, plus many other displays and features designed for family enjoyment and excellent fishing.

For special occasions, Jennette’s Pier offers sweeping Atlantic Ocean views in a seaside setting suited to weddings, rehearsal dinners, bridal luncheons, dinner parties, corporate retreats, and more. Guests can celebrate over the water with a backdrop meant to create lasting coastal memories.

Jennette’s Pier also supports a wide range of experiences, from family summer programs and camps to virtual learning, field trips, and conservation work. Day camps offer children a fun educational option, with additional details available through their website. Jennette’s Pier follows its mission to reduce, reuse, and release by using opportunities to help visitors learn about conservation, clean energy, and recycling initiatives.

Day Rates

• Fishing: Adults $14   Children $7
• Walk-on: Adults $2 Children $1
• children age 12 and under
• Rod Rentals: $10
• Cobia & King pass: $8 (not available right now)

Multi-Day

• Three-day pass: $36* (not available right now)
• Seven-day pass: $80* (not available right now)
• children age 12 and under half price on passes
• *Anglers have seven days from the date of purchase to use their three-day pass and one month to use their seven day pass.
• Annual pass: $300**
• Cobia & King Season Pass: $125 (not available right now)
• Parent / Child Annual pass: $400**
• Two-adult pass: $450**
• **Annual Passes include free family Aquarium Membership

Licensing

Jennette's Pier has a blanket license to cover all anglers fishing from the Pier. In addition, North Carolina fishing and hunting licenses can be purchased at the main registers with a valid driver's license and payment.