Bluefish, puppy drum, and Virginia mullet are the big catches here. Many fishermen also prefer the more placid, inland waters where spot and flounder share the estuary with numerous shellfish. The Wildlife Resources Commission operates a boating access area at Federal Point. Two boat ramps lead into a broad shallow bay and into New Inlet by way of a series of narrow channels. Because the bay is very shallow, knowledge of coastal waters is necessary for boating in this area.
Marine research is an important activity here.
Introduces students to colonial nesting waterbirds, focusing on the habitat and life history of those that nest in the region. A seaside changing facility and refreshment stand are operated June through Labor Day along the boardwalk. Relax and enjoy the view of the surf.