Trout St. Fishing Hole Closure

I received an email from Chris at East Coast Sports today concerning the closure of one of my favorite trout holes...It seems that the city of Topsail Beach is considering closing access to the end of Trout St. Those of you who fish there, and even you anglers that have never fished there, need to speak up and let them know how you feel about all the closures that are taking place now. It is getting harder and harder to find a place to fish if you don't have access to a boat. Please call or email the powers that be, and let them know how you feel about this situation.

Here is the email........


"All Fishermen,

It has come to our attention that the town of Topsail Beach is attempting to close off the end of Trout Street to any and all access to the public. Most people know this as a great fishing spot for land based fishermen and is located close to the inlet. If some opposition is not put before the town this public fishing access will be closed for good. The town of Topsail Beach will be voting on the ordinance on Wednesday night. If you wish to speak out and let the town know how you feel. Please e-mail the town manager Jim Carter at townmanager@topsailbeach.org or call the town hall at (910) 328-5841. You may also want to go to the town meeting which will be at the Topsail Beach Town hall at 7:00 pm on Wednesday the 14th. Please help us keep this wonderful fishing opportunity open to the public.



Thank You for your Time

Capt. Chris Medlin

East Coast Sports

(910) 328-1887"
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Thanks to Chris for bringing this to our attention. I have been sick, but I am going to try to be at this meeting Wednesday night. Please join us and let your feelings be known.


Till next time....
Tight lines!
Johnny