Local News and Events in Carolina Beach, NC
Pleasure Island Surf Challenge Starts
Friday, October 16, 2026 · 3:00 PM Eastern Time · Carolina Beach, NC
The Pleasure Island Fall Surf Fishing Challenge begins Friday, October 16, on the beaches of Carolina Beach, Kure Beach, and Fort Fisher. Registration runs from 3 to 11 p.m. at tournament headquarters in the Carolina Beach public parking lot at 224 Canal Drive, and fishing time starts at 11:59 p.m. The challenge ends at noon Sunday, October 18, followed by an awards ceremony at 2 p.m. Participants must fish from a Pleasure Island beach, and the tournament does not allow boats, sound, or pier fishing.
Location: Town of Carolina Beach Public Parking Lot · 224 Canal Drive, Carolina Beach, NC 28428



