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Topsail Island, A Short History

Local folklore claims the name, Topsail (pronounced Tops’ul), dates back to the 1700s when pirate ships roamed the coastal waters. The pirates hid their ships in the channels behind the island and waited to plunder passing merchant ships loaded with goods. Eventually the merchants became aware of this hiding place and began to watch for the tops of the pirates' sails peeking above the oak trees on the island — hence the name Topsail Island.

Read about the shipwreck that is on the beach at Surf City. The wreck is uncovered a couple times a year. I have seen it and often wondered about its history. Have you seen it? Check out the Topsail Island History page.

More Topsail Island History


Size and Bag Limits

Don't get caught with too many or undersized fish. Check out the NC Division of Marine Fisheries Recreational Size and Bag Limits here.

Spanish and King Identification

Do you know the difference between a spanish mackerel and a juvenile king mackerel? Check out the differences here.

Thanks to our Site Contributors. Please visit their websites and call for a charter.

Johnny and Donna
www.fishintopsail.com
Capt. Mike Dennis
www.capefear-guide.com
Capt. Jot Owens
www.captainjot.com
Capt. Brent Stanley
www.currentadventurecharters.com
Capt. Ren Clark Jr.
www.tournamenttrailcharters.com
Capt. Rob Orr
Jolly Roger Inn & Fishing Pier

Topsail Tide Predictions and Surf Conditions

New River Inlet

Surf City Pier area (old Ocean City Pier)

New Topsail Inlet

Topsail Island sea surface temperature estimates. http://www.surf-forecast.com/

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Fishing Reports and News

May 22, 2011

Small Virginia Mullets at Topsail Beach

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Find out here2011 NC Recreational Coastal Waters Guide

Hello from beautiful Topsail Island. It was another wonderful day on Topsail Island. Donna and I stayed on the beach all afternoon. Enough for me to get a good sunburn on my forehead. I forgot my cap. My forehead had not seen much sun this year. The bottle nose dolphins were out in force today giving everyone on the beach a free show. They were following a couple of kayaks around in the surf, riding the waves and jumping happily. There were a few virginia mullets in the surf at Topsail Beach this afternoon. They were not huge, but just frying pan size. I heard of a few really nice pompano in the surf as well. The action in the surf depended on who you talked to. My fishin bud Caleb fished behind Lea Island, but didn't catch anything except an undersized flounder. The piers all reported some nice catches of blues, and spanish in the early am. I won't get to fish tomorrow, having the car serviced. But I will probably get some reports, I'll post when I can.

We are blessed to live in such a beautiful place. God is good.

Till next time....
Tight lines!
Johnny
Posted by Johnny at 9:34 PM

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