What’s the Catch? Aquarium Program

Come cast your line and learn the basics needed to catch your first fish! Learn how to assemble tackle, bait your hook, identify fish species, and practice catch-and-release techniques. Bring your patience as we try our luck fishing from our Soundside Pier. Closed toe shoes required. This program is for those ages 5 & up. Children ages 5-13 must be accompanied by a paying paid participating adult. (Program Duration 1.5 Hours) The program cost is $15.00 per person plus the cost of regular aquarium admission ($12.95 per adult ages 13 – 61, $10.95 per child ages 3-12, free for children 2 and under. $11.95 military and senior rates, or $13.50 for NC Aquarium Society Members).

Program Dates and Times:

August 1, 7, 8, 13, 14, 15, 21, 23, & 30 at 2:00 pm.Please note that this program may be cancelled on the day of the program due to inclement weather or air quality alerts for our area.  Participants would be notified of these cancellations and receive a full refund for their program. 

Please note aquarium admission is required to participate. Aquarium admission tickets cost $10.95 and up and must be purchased online prior to the date of the program.  You can purchase tickets from the Aquarium website.