Topsail Fall Surf & Pier Fishing Challenge
Topsail Island
| Dates | Starts | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| 11/6/2026 | ||
| 11/7/2026 | ||
| 11/8/2026 |
The Topsail Fall Surf & Pier Fishing Challenge brings anglers to the beaches and fishing piers of Surf City, Topsail Beach and North Topsail Beach for a full weekend of competition. Fishing begins at 11:59 p.m. Friday and runs around the clock until noon Sunday.
Anglers choose between two separate divisions. Surf anglers compete for bluefish, trout, black drum and sea mullet, while pier anglers compete for bluefish, red drum, black drum and sea mullet. Pier fishing takes place at Topsail Island's three participating piers: Surf City Pier, Jolly Roger Pier and Seaview Pier.
More than $16,000 in cash and prizes is projected based on participation, along with special prizes for junior, lady and senior anglers. The weekend concludes Sunday with an awards dinner, awards ceremony and raffle at tournament headquarters at East Coast Sports in Surf City. Fish weighed during the tournament are donated to First Fruit Ministries.
