Hatteras Island Fishing Report

The high today was 84 with pretty gentle winds all day. Winds stayed between 3 and 10mph out of the NE/NNE for most of the day. Currently it’s blowing about 3.5mph out of the E. Overall, a beautiful day but remember when the UV index is at it’s peak (1pm) and stay hydrated and covered. In the shop we have multiple options for sunscreen and/or sun shirts and hats.

Red Drum, Sea Mullet, and Pompano were caught in the surf.

Speckled Trout and Red Drum were caught in the sound.

Inshore boats brought in Red Drum, Sheepshead, and Clams.

Offshore brought in Dolphin, Wahoo, Yellowfin Tuna, and bottomfish.

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See what was biting on this day 1 year ago.

  • (4/28/2025) While the UV got up to 9, the temps were nearly perfect out there. The high was 71 while the low was 59 with light to gentle winds. Gusts up to 21mph. Currently it’s 59, feels like 54, with NE winds around 6mph. Tomorrow the temps should be a little warmer with similar winds speeds.… Continue Reading

See what was biting on this day 2 years ago.

  • (4/28/2024) The high was 70 while the low was 54 with light to moderate winds. Gusts up to 25mph today. Currently it’s 64, feels like 61, with SW winds around 11mph. Gusts around 21mph. Tomorrow the winds should continue to be light to moderate from the SW. Temps will be about the same again. *Currently there… Continue Reading

See what was biting on this day 3 years ago.

  • (4/28/2023) Apologies for the delayed report. Rainy day, not a lot of success with fishing. The high was 72 while the low was 65. We’ve had light to moderate winds. Currently it’s 68 with S winds around 6mph. Gusts were higher this morning, around 20mph, and lower this evening. Tomorrow’s winds are looking to be light… Continue Reading

See what was biting on this day 4 years ago.

  • (4/29/2022) Heading in to the weekend with beautiful weather.! We had a high temperature of 63F. Tomorrow looks like it will be a bit warmer with some rain showers moving in later in the day. Winds are out of the SE tonight at 4mph. Rodanthe Pier- Sea Mullet and some puppy Drum Large Red Drum and… Continue Reading

See what was biting on this day 5 years ago.

  • (4/29/2021) Here is the Frisco Rod and Gun Outer Banks Fishing Report for Hatteras Island Was a windy day for everyone on the island. We had a high temperature of 75F this afternoon. Winds are at 23 mph this evening out of the SW. Rodanthe Pier- lots of Sea Mullet this morning. More big Red Drum… Continue Reading