The Holden Beach pier
Is the Holden Beach pier open?
The short answer
No. The Town-owned fishing pier at 441 Ocean Blvd W has been closed since 2022, and the pier house was torn down in 2025. The pier property is still in use: its 97-space parking lot (8 handicap spaces), public restrooms and the Town's 6-site campground are there.
From the beach
Fishing on Holden Beach
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Surf fishing needs a licenseFishing from the beach needs an NC Coastal Recreational Fishing License: ncwildlife.gov or 888-248-6834.
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Surfers and piersNo surfboards within 500 feet of any fishing pier.
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Jet skis and boatsPersonal watercraft stay more than 500 feet from shore and can't ride onto the beach. Powered boats may not land on the oceanfront.
Quick answers
Common questions
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Is the Holden Beach fishing pier open?No. The Town-owned pier has been closed since 2022, and the pier house was torn down in 2025.
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What is at the Holden Beach pier property now?A 97-space parking lot with 8 handicap spaces, public restrooms and the Town's 6-site campground, at 441 Ocean Blvd W.
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Do I need a fishing license to fish from Holden Beach?Yes. Fishing from the beach needs an NC Coastal Recreational Fishing License, from ncwildlife.gov or 888-248-6834.
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From the Town of Holden Beach Beach Regulations, Ordinance Summary and pier property pages, checked Sept 27, 2026. The Town is the final word; Town Hall: 910-842-6488.