Crabbing A dock or pier is a good place to catch Blue Crabs, but anywhere along the shore will do. Tie a fish head or raw chicken leg to a piece of string and let it go in the water. Sit quietly while the crabs gather, then scoop them in a dipnet and place them in a bucket. Nets can be purchased at many island shops. Steam crabs until they turn red.
Meat is sweet and tender.
Fishing Fishing excursions and charter boats are available leaving from the heart of Ocracoke Village. Full and half day charters both inshore and Gulf Stream can be booked. Or, take your pole and drop it in the water from any pier. Surf fishing is also an island favorite. The boats also land billfish such as blue and white marlin and sailfish, but release most as a conservation measure.