VISITING- Mid August from NJ... Frisco / Brooks Island... any good

Capt. Debbie · July 06, 2018, 04:24:22 PM

HI

Saw what could be a great vacation in mid August on Brooks Island and thinking about bringing my tin crabber boat from NJ on trailer.

Bought my charts. Pamlico Bay 5 miles north near Haterras Inlet. Looks like lots of flats. The chart shows that it's 23 NM to the mainland side. WOW!!!!!!!

That area and time of year any good for blue crabs?

Thank you for any help before I pull trigger.

saxon4646 · July 07, 2018, 10:06:29 PM

Should be wide open in August. Best of luck

Capt. Debbie · July 08, 2018, 09:45:25 PM

Thanks. I was leery about trying a crabbing vacation in Frisco. You know new places that you never tried before. And my son bores easily. So action helps some.

If you ever need any NJ info feel free to contact me.

Quote from: saxon4646 on July 07, 2018, 10:06:29 PM
Should be wide open in August. Best of luck

saxon4646 · July 09, 2018, 07:27:10 AM

Captain- try a map search for Frisco- I have no idea where that island is you mentioned but ALL those little creeks and ditches are full of crabs. I'm sure there is a lot of boat traffic in and out of them but you could set on the edges or close to tho9se areas and should do very well. Also- there should be channel markers from each creek to guide the boats to the channel so all along there should be good as well.

Capt. Debbie · July 09, 2018, 10:49:48 AM

IT's a little corner by Hatteras.

Do you need a crab or fishing license down there?

I am stoked. Trying to go during week so I avoid a lot of boat traffic. That's the same up here in NJ.

Quote from: saxon4646 on July 09, 2018, 07:27:10 AM
Captain- try a map search for Frisco- I have no idea where that island is you mentioned but ALL those little creeks and ditches are full of crabs. I'm sure there is a lot of boat traffic in and out of them but you could set on the edges or close to tho9se areas and should do very well. Also- there should be channel markers from each creek to guide the boats to the channel so all along there should be good as well.

saxon4646 · July 09, 2018, 12:04:15 PM

For crab POTS you do need a license- for traps I believe your covered under your NC saltwater fishing license but I am not sure about that. I know you are unlimited as to the amount of traps you can set. Best thing is to contact the DMF and they will tell you straight out what you need and the rules. I don't want to miss -inform you. I have a Commercial license and the rules for myself are different than for Rec fisherman and could be different again from out of state fishermen.

JFunkyFly · July 17, 2018, 02:22:39 PM

Now that I am reading this post, I may bring my tin boat as well. I'll be in Frisco the last week of July/Aug. Is the clamming any good in that area? I'll bring my rakes if it is.

chesapeak · July 17, 2018, 08:25:51 PM

You should have no trouble catching plenty of crabs and clams in the Pamlico in August

Capt. Debbie · July 18, 2018, 06:31:57 PM

Great. I have one Pot. But they said if attached to private dock is ok w/o license. I will do. I have the salt water license so all set there

Limit is 50 crabs per person per day. Min size is 5 inches.

You guys usually jug? Or double anchor and set lines and traps off the boat?

Quote from: chesapeak on July 17, 2018, 08:25:51 PM
You should have no trouble catching plenty of crabs and clams in the Pamlico in August

Capt. Debbie · July 20, 2018, 10:26:34 AM

Looking for Ramps and Bait shops north side of Haterras Inlet.

Also how is the fishing in those parts? Light saltwater. Or medium freshwater gear is bets to bring?

Any Ideas?

saxon4646 · July 20, 2018, 12:01:59 PM

Captain Frank- You may use 1 crab POT off a Private dock- just make sure its not a public one and that you have permission or are renting there . Medium freshwater gear is great for most of the sound side fishing. Lots of flounder, trout, drum, croakers and bluefish as well as many others.

Capt. Debbie · July 21, 2018, 04:24:40 PM

The dock is off the house I am renting.

What is size limit on crabs? It's 50 per person per day

Quote from: saxon4646 on July 20, 2018, 12:01:59 PM
Captain Frank- You may use 1 crab POT off a Private dock- just make sure its not a public one and that you have permission or are renting there . Medium freshwater gear is great for most of the sound side fishing. Lots of flounder, trout, drum, croakers and bluefish as well as many others.

saxon4646 · July 23, 2018, 11:54:04 AM

yes on the size and limit- We always used the ramp at Teach's Liar to launch from- 10.00 per day. Or at least it was the last time I was there.

saxon4646 · July 23, 2018, 11:54:29 AM

5 inch mim size on the crabs

tattoo · July 23, 2018, 02:44:55 PM

Have a great time , go get them crabs

Capt. Debbie · August 17, 2018, 11:51:55 AM

Aside from blue crabs what else is commonly caught? Any regs on that?

Leaving for Frisco this Sunday morning

saxon4646 · August 18, 2018, 07:10:43 AM

Check out the DMF website. Should be a link there to the size and creel limits of all the fish. There are a ton of flounder in the back waters as well as bluefish, trout, croakers, mullet, drum and probably a ton of sharks and a few other surprises.

Capt. Debbie · August 25, 2018, 11:41:20 AM

Posted a report in the Reports Section

Disappointing crabbing at best.