Holden Beach Fishing

Many varieties of fish are abundant in the waters surrounding Brunswick County and each of the local beaches has at least one full service fishing pier. Bluefish and spots can be caught in the fall and Spanish mackerel and spots are available in the spring, as well as shrimp and drum which are caught in the spring and summer. The salt marshes offer winter trout, channel bass and croaker, where oysters and clams are abundant along the Intracoastal Waterway and back bay areas. Ocean access through several inlets led to the Gulf Stream where red snapper, grouper, tuna and more are plentiful.
Recreational fresh-water fishing licenses are required by law and you can obtain a license from the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission at 888.248.6834. For more information about fishing in our area, visit www.ncwildlife.org.
Information thanks to Brunswick County Chamber of Commerce

Little Shop of Horrors?

Did you know the Green Swamp of Brunswick County is home to the Venus flytrap? This endangered plant is native to Southeastern North Carolina. I believe the plant became well known as the star of the 80’s movie Little Shop of Horrors.

Of course there are no 8 foot plants eating steaks for dinner, but they can be found in the wild eating on spiders and other insects. Individuals can purchase them from nurseries or may easily see the unique plants at the Ft. Fisher Aquarium.