Myrtle Grove Sound Fishing
New Hanover County, coastal fishing waters.
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An overview of Myrtle Grove Sound
Myrtle Grove Sound is a coastal sound reaching New Hanover County. The named water covers about 1 square miles in Census data. Under 15A NCAC 03Q .0202 its center point lies in coastal fishing waters. For striped bass, the Central Southern Management Area applies.
Mapped access near it includes 4 fishing piers, 9 coastal launches and 66 DCM access sites.
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NCDMF reef guide, NC DCM access sites, NCWRC access areas and OpenStreetMap, checked October 2026.
Walk-on spots near Myrtle Grove Sound
Piers to fish near Myrtle Grove Sound
- Trails End Parksound/river access pier, 4 miles
- Kure Beach Fishing Pierocean fishing pier, 7 miles, blanket license
- Johnnie Mercer's Fishing Pierocean fishing pier, 9 miles
- Belville Riverwalk Parksound/river access pier, 11 miles
Shoreline access around Myrtle Grove Sound
- Canal Dr, Carolina Beach20 parking, ocean
- Florida Avenue, Carolina Beach10 parking, estuarine
- Sandfiddler Lane, Carolina Beachocean
- Periwinkle Lane, Carolina Beachocean
- Clam Shell Lane, Carolina Beach2 parking, ocean
- Sand Dollar Lane, Carolina Beach1 parking, ocean
- River Road, Wilmington40 parking, restrooms, estuarine
- Starfish Lane Soundside, Carolina Beach1 parking, ocean
- Starfish Lane, Carolina Beachocean
- Scotch Bonnet Lane, Carolina Beach2 parking, ocean
- Seahorse Lane, Carolina Beach3 parking, ocean
- Sandpiper Lane Soundside, Carolina Beach28 parking, restrooms, estuarine
There are 66 DCM beach and waterfront access points within 8 miles of Myrtle Grove Sound.
NCDMF pier list and NC DCM Beach and Waterfront Access sites.
Launches within a drive of Myrtle Grove Sound
- Snows Cut5 lanes, 81 trailer spaces, 5 docks, coastal waters, 3 miles
- Trails End1 lane, 40 trailer spaces, 4 docks, coastal waters, 4 miles
- Unnamed slipway (New Hanover County)boat ramp, coastal waters, 4 miles
- Unnamed slipway (New Hanover County)boat ramp, coastal waters, 8 miles
- Unnamed slipway (New Hanover County)boat ramp, coastal waters, 8 miles
- Unnamed slipway (Brunswick County)boat ramp, coastal waters, 8 miles
- Kayak Launch, Brunswick Countypaddle access, coastal waters, 8 miles
- Unnamed slipway (New Hanover County)boat ramp, coastal waters, 8 miles
- Wrightsville Beach5 lanes, 62 trailer spaces, 4 docks, coastal waters, 9 miles
NCWRC Boating Access Areas and OpenStreetMap slipways.
NCDMF reef sites near Myrtle Grove Sound
| Reef | Depth (ft) | Materials | Built | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AR-491 | 5 miles | |||
| AR-378 Phillip Wolfe Reef | 40 | Concrete (7), Reef Ball (2), Vessel (1), Atlantic Pods (1) | 1993 to 2015 | 5 miles |
| AR-378B | 39 | Vessel (3) | 1982 to 1982 | 6 miles |
| AR-372 Veteran's Memorial Reef | 48 | Concrete (4), Vessel (2), Reef Ball (2), Metal (1), Atlantic Pods (1) | 1986 to 2024 | 7 miles |
| AR-370 Meares Harris Reef | 52 | Vessel (7), Concrete (4), Atlantic Pods (1) | 1970 to 2015 | 9 miles |
| AR-376 | 60 | Concrete (2), Metal (1) | 1986 to 1997 | 12 miles |
| AR-382 Dredge Wreck Reef | 58 | Reef Ball (4), Vessel (3) | 1931 to 2001 | 13 miles |
| AR-364 Billy Murrell Reef | 44 | Vessel (5), Concrete (2), Fiberglass (1), Atlantic Pods (1) | 1988 to 2015 | 14 miles |
NCDMF Artificial Reef Program. All North Carolina reefs.
Inlet structure around Myrtle Grove Sound
- Carolina Beach Inletinlet, 2 miles
- Masonboro Inletinlet, 7 miles
- Unnamed breakwater (Wrightsville Beach)breakwater, 7 miles
- Unnamed breakwater (Kure Beach)breakwater, 9 miles
- Unnamed breakwater (Wilmington)breakwater, 9 miles
- Unnamed breakwater (Wilmington)breakwater, 10 miles
USGS GNIS, NC DCM inlet hazard areas and OpenStreetMap.
Myrtle Grove Sound rules
Coastal limits plus the Central Southern Management Area striped bass rule.
| Species | Daily creel | Size | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Red drum | 1 a day | 18-27 in | Year-round |
| Flounder (all species) | 1 a day | 15 in minimum | Sept. 1-14, 2026 |
| Spotted seatrout | 3 a day | 14-20 in, plus 1 over 26 in | Open (reopened July 1, 2026) |
| Weakfish | 1 a day | 12 in minimum | open all year unless closed by proclamation |
| Black drum | 10 a day | 14-25 in, plus 1 over 25 in | open all year unless closed by proclamation |
| Sheepshead | 5 a day | 14 in minimum | open all year unless closed by proclamation |
| Striped bass (Central Southern Management Area) | none may be kept | no size limit | open all year unless closed by proclamation |
| Bluefish | 5 a day | no size limit | open all year unless closed by proclamation |
| Spanish mackerel | 15 a day | 12 in minimum | open all year unless closed by proclamation |
| Cobia | 1 a day | 36 in minimum | May 1 – Dec. 31, 2026 |
| Spot | 3 a day | 14-20 in, plus 1 over 26 in | Open (reopened July 1, 2026) |
| Atlantic croaker | 50 a day | no size limit | open all year unless closed by proclamation |
| Blue crab (recreational) | 50 a day | no size limit | open all year unless closed by proclamation |
NCDMF recreational size and bag limits and 2026 proclamations, checked October 2026. Coastal and joint limits.
Guides and tackle around Myrtle Grove Sound
Hire help on Myrtle Grove Sound
- Cape Fear Charters & Guide Servicecoastal charter (trip type not stated), Wilmington, (910) 620-1683
- Cape Fear Guidecoastal charter (trip type not stated), Carolina Beach, (910) 619-0928
- Capt. Jot Owens / Jot It Down Fishing Charterscoastal charter (trip type not stated), Wrightsville Beach, (910) 233-4139
- Capture Charters Fishingcoastal charter (trip type not stated), Carolina Beach, (910) 262-1450
- Corona Daze Charterscoastal charter (trip type not stated), Wilmington, (910) 619-8509
- Eastern Anglingcoastal charter (trip type not stated), Wrightsville Beach, (910) 660-9631
- Fish Hunter Charters Inccoastal charter (trip type not stated), Carolina Beach, (910) 458-3362
- Fish Witch Charterscoastal charter (trip type not stated), Carolina Beach, (910) 458-5855
Bait counters nearest Myrtle Grove Sound
- Bait Bargebait and tackle shop, Wilmington, 2 miles
- Helms Port Marinamarina, New Hanover, 3 miles
- Joyner Marinamarina, Carolina Beach, 3 miles
- The Kupboard Grocerycountry store with bait, Carolina Beach, 4 miles
- B & B Bait & Tacklebait and tackle shop, Carolina Beach, 4 miles
- Carolina Beach Boatyard And Marinamarina, Carolina Beach, 4 miles
Just around Myrtle Grove Sound
Towns encircling Myrtle Grove Sound
- Myrtle Grove2 miles
- Sea Breeze3 miles
- Carolina Beach4 miles
- Kure Beach7 miles
More sounds near Myrtle Grove Sound
- Masonboro Sound4 miles north
- Greenville Sound7 miles northeast
- Middle Sound13 miles northeast
- Topsail Sound20 miles northeast
Counties that share Myrtle Grove Sound
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Before a trip to Myrtle Grove Sound
Which stretch of the coast holds Myrtle Grove Sound?
Look along New Hanover County, mapped as coastal fishing waters.
Will an inland license work on Myrtle Grove Sound?
Coastal waters take a Coastal Recreational Fishing License from age 16 ($20 resident, $40 nonresident).
Which red drum rules apply on Myrtle Grove Sound?
Red drum: 1 a day, 18-27 in; Year-round.
What are the flounder rules on Myrtle Grove Sound?
Flounder: 1 a day, 15 in minimum; season Sept. 1-14, 2026.
Can I keep striped bass from Myrtle Grove Sound?
Central Southern Management Area applies. Was open April 1-30, 2026; 1 fish, 18 in minimum, 22-27 in protected
Does a ramp reach Myrtle Grove Sound?
Snows Cut, among 9 coastal launches.
Which piers are close to Myrtle Grove Sound?
Trails End Park is nearest of 4 piers.
Is there a head boat near Myrtle Grove Sound?
31 charters and guides in the bordering counties.
Who sells bait close to Myrtle Grove Sound?
Bait Barge, about 2 miles away.
Get to Myrtle Grove Sound this year
Know the water class and the limits first.