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Hatteras Island Fishing Report
July 30, 2026
Today was warm and sunny. The high was 84 while the low was 73 with light to gentle winds. Gusts up to 15mph. Currently it’s 75, feels like 80, with SE winds around 6mph. Tomorrow temps should be just a bit warmer with a predicted high of 88. Winds will be about the same.

Sound water temp: 80-83

Ocean water temp: 78-82

Surf: Croaker, Pompano, Red Drum, Sea Mullet, Sharks, Spanish Mackerel

Sound: Bluefish, Red Drum

Inshore: Bluefish, Red Drum

Offshore: Amberjack, Blackfin Tuna, Dolphin, Snapper, Triggerfish, Wahoo

Releases: Spearfish

If you have any catches you’d like to show off, use the “Show Us Your Fish” feature on our site!
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See what was biting on this day 1 year ago.
- (7/29/2025) – Today was another summer day with little to no wind. The high was 91 while the low was 79 with light to gentle winds. Gusts up to 21mph. Currently it’s 81, feels like 88, with ENE winds around 5mph. Tomorrow temps will be quite similar with winds from the ESE/SE. Sound water temp: 83-88 Ocean… Continue Reading
See what was biting on this day 2 years ago.
- (7/31/2024) – Today’s high was 86 (but it felt much hotter) while the low was 81 with light to gentle winds. Gusts up to 23mph. Currently it’s 82, feels like 88, with S winds around 10mph. Gusts around 22mph. Tomorrow will be about the same as today, if not a bit hotter. Again, we likely won’t see… Continue Reading
See what was biting on this day 3 years ago.
- (7/30/2023) – The high was 83 while the low was 77 with light to gentle winds. Gusts up to 29mph today. Currently it’s 75, feels like 79, with NNE winds around 9mph. Tomorrow’s weather will be nearly the same as today’s minus the rain. Sound water temp: 79-81 Ocean water temp: ~80 Surf: Bluefish, Croaker, King Mackerel,… Continue Reading
See what was biting on this day 4 years ago.
- (7/30/2022) – The high was up to 88 with real feels of up to 101. Winds have been light to gentle, a nice break from what we have been experiencing. They switched directions a few times today but it’s currently blowing E around 3mph. Tomorrow’s winds are predicted to be gentle then moderate in the afternoon but… Continue Reading
See what was biting on this day 5 years ago.
- (7/30/2021) – Another week coming to a close and we’re still stuck at this 86F mark. Looks like more of the same weather for the weekend with some scattered showers mixed in both days. Still a bit breezy this evening with winds out of the SW at 15mph. Sea Mullet and Croaker in Avon. Sea Mullet in… Continue Reading
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Hatteras Island Fishing Report
July 27, 2026
Today was comfortable with a little rain shower this afternoon. The high was 84 while the low was 64 with light to gentle winds. Gusts up to 11mph. Currently it’s 75, feels like 79, with E winds around 6mph. Tomorrow winds are going to pick up and get to strong speeds. Temps will remain the same. Possible scattered rain showers.

Sound water temp: 79-81

Ocean water temp: 78-80

Surf: Croaker, Pompano, Red Drum, Sea Mullet, Spanish Mackerel, Spot

Sound: Bluefish, Red Drum, Spanish Mackerel

Inshore: Bluefish, Cobia, Red Drum, Sharks, Spanish Mackerel

Offshore: Blackfin Tuna, Dolphin, Wahoo, Yellowfin Tuna

Releases: Sailfish

Travis Brown brought in this citation Spanish Mackerel today measuring at 28in.

If you have any catches you’d like to show off, use the “Show Us Your Fish” feature on our site!

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See what was biting on this day 1 year ago.
- (7/29/2025) – Today was another summer day with little to no wind. The high was 91 while the low was 79 with light to gentle winds. Gusts up to 21mph. Currently it’s 81, feels like 88, with ENE winds around 5mph. Tomorrow temps will be quite similar with winds from the ESE/SE. Sound water temp: 83-88 Ocean… Continue Reading
See what was biting on this day 2 years ago.
- (7/31/2024) – Today’s high was 86 (but it felt much hotter) while the low was 81 with light to gentle winds. Gusts up to 23mph. Currently it’s 82, feels like 88, with S winds around 10mph. Gusts around 22mph. Tomorrow will be about the same as today, if not a bit hotter. Again, we likely won’t see… Continue Reading
See what was biting on this day 3 years ago.
- (7/30/2023) – The high was 83 while the low was 77 with light to gentle winds. Gusts up to 29mph today. Currently it’s 75, feels like 79, with NNE winds around 9mph. Tomorrow’s weather will be nearly the same as today’s minus the rain. Sound water temp: 79-81 Ocean water temp: ~80 Surf: Bluefish, Croaker, King Mackerel,… Continue Reading
See what was biting on this day 4 years ago.
- (7/30/2022) – The high was up to 88 with real feels of up to 101. Winds have been light to gentle, a nice break from what we have been experiencing. They switched directions a few times today but it’s currently blowing E around 3mph. Tomorrow’s winds are predicted to be gentle then moderate in the afternoon but… Continue Reading
See what was biting on this day 5 years ago.
- (7/30/2021) – Another week coming to a close and we’re still stuck at this 86F mark. Looks like more of the same weather for the weekend with some scattered showers mixed in both days. Still a bit breezy this evening with winds out of the SW at 15mph. Sea Mullet and Croaker in Avon. Sea Mullet in… Continue Reading
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Come by and see us at Frisco Rod and Gun, located at 53610 Hwy 12, across from Billy Mitchell Airstrip and Ramp 49. Open year round, 364 days a year. Visit us in the store or shop online anytime at friscorodandgun.com
Hatteras Island Fishing Report
July 22, 2026
Today was hot, which is to be expected. The high was 88 while the low was 81 with light to strong winds. Gusts up to 38mph. Currently it’s 82, feels like 87, with SSW winds around 15mph. Gusts around 25mph. Tomorrow winds will start out moderate to strong and decrease as the days go on. Temps will be about the same again. Expect rain showers.

Sound water temp: 83-85

Ocean water temp: ~82

Surf: Bluefish, Pompano, Sea Mullet, Sharks, Spot

Sound: No report.

Inshore: Bluefish, Gray Trout, Red Drum, Sharks, Spanish Mackerel, Speckled Trout, Stingrays

Offshore: Blackfin Tuna, Wahoo

Releases: No report.

If you have any catches you’d like to show off, use the “Show Us Your Fish” feature on our site!
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See what was biting on this day 1 year ago.
- (7/29/2025) – Today was another summer day with little to no wind. The high was 91 while the low was 79 with light to gentle winds. Gusts up to 21mph. Currently it’s 81, feels like 88, with ENE winds around 5mph. Tomorrow temps will be quite similar with winds from the ESE/SE. Sound water temp: 83-88 Ocean… Continue Reading
See what was biting on this day 2 years ago.
- (7/31/2024) – Today’s high was 86 (but it felt much hotter) while the low was 81 with light to gentle winds. Gusts up to 23mph. Currently it’s 82, feels like 88, with S winds around 10mph. Gusts around 22mph. Tomorrow will be about the same as today, if not a bit hotter. Again, we likely won’t see… Continue Reading
See what was biting on this day 3 years ago.
- (7/30/2023) – The high was 83 while the low was 77 with light to gentle winds. Gusts up to 29mph today. Currently it’s 75, feels like 79, with NNE winds around 9mph. Tomorrow’s weather will be nearly the same as today’s minus the rain. Sound water temp: 79-81 Ocean water temp: ~80 Surf: Bluefish, Croaker, King Mackerel,… Continue Reading
See what was biting on this day 4 years ago.
- (7/30/2022) – The high was up to 88 with real feels of up to 101. Winds have been light to gentle, a nice break from what we have been experiencing. They switched directions a few times today but it’s currently blowing E around 3mph. Tomorrow’s winds are predicted to be gentle then moderate in the afternoon but… Continue Reading
See what was biting on this day 5 years ago.
- (7/30/2021) – Another week coming to a close and we’re still stuck at this 86F mark. Looks like more of the same weather for the weekend with some scattered showers mixed in both days. Still a bit breezy this evening with winds out of the SW at 15mph. Sea Mullet and Croaker in Avon. Sea Mullet in… Continue Reading
Aftco, Grundens, Xtratuf, Huk, Yeti, ToadFish, Salt Life Clothing, Pelagic, Guy Harvey, Southern Fried Cotton, FroggTogg, Sperry Shoes and Frisco Rod and Gun clothing. **Select Clothing 30-50% off**

Come by and see us at Frisco Rod and Gun, located at 53610 Hwy 12, across from Billy Mitchell Airstrip and Ramp 49. Open year round, 364 days a year. Visit us in the store or shop online anytime at friscorodandgun.com
Hatteras Island Fishing Report
July 19, 2026
Today was warm and breezy. The high was 88 while the low was 81 with light to moderate winds. Gusts up to 35mph. Currently it’s 82, feels like 89, with WSW winds around 9mph. Gusts around 21mph. Tomorrow temps will be similar with a predicted high of 86. Winds should be light to gentle. Scattered rain showers as well.

Sound water temp: 85-88

Ocean water temp: 80-86

Surf: Bluefish, Spanish Mackerel

Sound: Pinfish is all we’ve heard of.

Inshore: Bluefish, Cobia, Red Drum, Sharks, Spanish Mackerel, Tarpon

Offshore: No report.

Releases: No report.

If you have any catches you’d like to show off, use the “Show Us Your Fish” feature on our site!
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See what was biting on this day 1 year ago.
- (7/29/2025) – Today was another summer day with little to no wind. The high was 91 while the low was 79 with light to gentle winds. Gusts up to 21mph. Currently it’s 81, feels like 88, with ENE winds around 5mph. Tomorrow temps will be quite similar with winds from the ESE/SE. Sound water temp: 83-88 Ocean… Continue Reading
See what was biting on this day 2 years ago.
- (7/31/2024) – Today’s high was 86 (but it felt much hotter) while the low was 81 with light to gentle winds. Gusts up to 23mph. Currently it’s 82, feels like 88, with S winds around 10mph. Gusts around 22mph. Tomorrow will be about the same as today, if not a bit hotter. Again, we likely won’t see… Continue Reading
See what was biting on this day 3 years ago.
- (7/30/2023) – The high was 83 while the low was 77 with light to gentle winds. Gusts up to 29mph today. Currently it’s 75, feels like 79, with NNE winds around 9mph. Tomorrow’s weather will be nearly the same as today’s minus the rain. Sound water temp: 79-81 Ocean water temp: ~80 Surf: Bluefish, Croaker, King Mackerel,… Continue Reading
See what was biting on this day 4 years ago.
- (7/30/2022) – The high was up to 88 with real feels of up to 101. Winds have been light to gentle, a nice break from what we have been experiencing. They switched directions a few times today but it’s currently blowing E around 3mph. Tomorrow’s winds are predicted to be gentle then moderate in the afternoon but… Continue Reading
See what was biting on this day 5 years ago.
- (7/30/2021) – Another week coming to a close and we’re still stuck at this 86F mark. Looks like more of the same weather for the weekend with some scattered showers mixed in both days. Still a bit breezy this evening with winds out of the SW at 15mph. Sea Mullet and Croaker in Avon. Sea Mullet in… Continue Reading
Aftco, Grundens, Xtratuf, Huk, Yeti, ToadFish, Salt Life Clothing, Pelagic, Guy Harvey, Southern Fried Cotton, FroggTogg, Sperry Shoes and Frisco Rod and Gun clothing. **Select Clothing 30-50% off**

Come by and see us at Frisco Rod and Gun, located at 53610 Hwy 12, across from Billy Mitchell Airstrip and Ramp 49. Open year round, 364 days a year. Visit us in the store or shop online anytime at friscorodandgun.com
Hatteras Island Fishing Report
July 18, 2026
Today was hot with winds in the afternoon. The high was 90 while the low was 80 with light to moderate winds. Gusts up to 34mph. Currently it’s 82, feels like 86, with SW winds around 16mph. Gusts around 28mph. Tomorrow’s temps and winds will be about the same as today’s. Chance of rain in the evening.

Sound water temp: 86-88

Ocean water temp: 81-85

Surf: Bluefish, Croaker, Sharks, Spanish Mackerel

Sound: Bluefish

Inshore: Bluefish, Cobia, Spanish Mackerel

Offshore: Blackfin Tuna, Dolphin, Wahoo

Releases: No report.

If you have any catches you’d like to show off, use the “Show Us Your Fish” feature on our site!
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See what was biting on this day 1 year ago.
- (7/29/2025) – Today was another summer day with little to no wind. The high was 91 while the low was 79 with light to gentle winds. Gusts up to 21mph. Currently it’s 81, feels like 88, with ENE winds around 5mph. Tomorrow temps will be quite similar with winds from the ESE/SE. Sound water temp: 83-88 Ocean… Continue Reading
See what was biting on this day 2 years ago.
- (7/31/2024) – Today’s high was 86 (but it felt much hotter) while the low was 81 with light to gentle winds. Gusts up to 23mph. Currently it’s 82, feels like 88, with S winds around 10mph. Gusts around 22mph. Tomorrow will be about the same as today, if not a bit hotter. Again, we likely won’t see… Continue Reading
See what was biting on this day 3 years ago.
- (7/30/2023) – The high was 83 while the low was 77 with light to gentle winds. Gusts up to 29mph today. Currently it’s 75, feels like 79, with NNE winds around 9mph. Tomorrow’s weather will be nearly the same as today’s minus the rain. Sound water temp: 79-81 Ocean water temp: ~80 Surf: Bluefish, Croaker, King Mackerel,… Continue Reading
See what was biting on this day 4 years ago.
- (7/30/2022) – The high was up to 88 with real feels of up to 101. Winds have been light to gentle, a nice break from what we have been experiencing. They switched directions a few times today but it’s currently blowing E around 3mph. Tomorrow’s winds are predicted to be gentle then moderate in the afternoon but… Continue Reading
See what was biting on this day 5 years ago.
- (7/30/2021) – Another week coming to a close and we’re still stuck at this 86F mark. Looks like more of the same weather for the weekend with some scattered showers mixed in both days. Still a bit breezy this evening with winds out of the SW at 15mph. Sea Mullet and Croaker in Avon. Sea Mullet in… Continue Reading
Aftco, Grundens, Xtratuf, Huk, Yeti, ToadFish, Salt Life Clothing, Pelagic, Guy Harvey, Southern Fried Cotton, FroggTogg, Sperry Shoes and Frisco Rod and Gun clothing. **Select Clothing 30-50% off**

Come by and see us at Frisco Rod and Gun, located at 53610 Hwy 12, across from Billy Mitchell Airstrip and Ramp 49. Open year round, 364 days a year. Visit us in the store or shop online anytime at friscorodandgun.com