What would you recommend to anglers fishing in Emerald Isle, North Carolina for the first time?

We didn't fish Emerald Isle. We went out of Beaufort but the fishing was great and the weather was beautiful. I had a great time.

Don’t set high expectations and just enjoy the time out with friends and family. Might be great fishing but will most likely be a great time either way.

When you book, look at the time time of year it is. If you book too early you will miss a very good fish.

Fishing is great from the surf to going out in the boat. Not so many people that you could not enjoy the beach.

We surf fish every time we come down. We had another great successful trip! ( This is actually the reason we come down is to surf fish)

Had alot of fun catching small Pompano from the beach. Also caught 2 Flounders and 2 Puffer fish.

learn to pop a jig and you will catch fish but size in April may not be a keeper but close.