Hatteras Island Fishing Report

Today’s high was 89 so of course the real feel was 99. Winds have been light to gentle and mainly SE. Currently it’s 82, feels like 89, with SE winds around 6mph. Tomorrow’s high is predicted to be lower but the winds are looking to be about the same as today.

Water temp was between 83.1 and 85.6 today.

Surf report included Bluefish, Sheepshead, Croakers, Spanish Mackerel, Flounder, Sea Mullet, and Sharks. Quite the mix.

Sound report included Speckled Trout and Red Drum. The Red Drum bite is better in the evenings.

Offshore boats brought in Wahoo, Blackfin Tuna, Snapper, and bottom fish. There were also a few releases of billfish.

Inshore boats brought in Speckled Trout, Bluefish, and Red Drum.

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See what was biting on this day 1 year ago.

  • (10/3/2025) – Today’s high was 73 while the low was 66 with light to moderate winds. Gusts up to 28mph. Currently it’s 70 with NE winds around 8mph. Tomorrow temps will be about the same again. Winds will be light to gentle and continue from the same direction. Sound water temp: 68-70 Ocean water temp: ~76 10/1… Continue Reading

See what was biting on this day 2 years ago.

  • (10/5/2024) – Today’s high was 77 while the low was 72 with light to gentle winds. Gusts up to 22mph. Currently it’s 75 with NNE winds around 11mph. Gusts around 21mph. Tomorrow temps should get up to the mid 70s. Winds should continue from the NE/NNE and be similar speeds. Radar continues to be clear. Sound water… Continue Reading

See what was biting on this day 3 years ago.

  • (10/5/2023) – The high was 82 while the low was 70 with light to moderate winds. Gusts up to 17mph today. Currently it’s 75, feels like 80, with E winds around 6mph. More E/NE winds to come tomorrow similar temps (H: 79, L: 70). Besides the mosquitos, this week has been gorgeous outside and good fishing to… Continue Reading

See what was biting on this day 4 years ago.

  • (10/5/2022) – Today’s high was 65, low was 54. Winds have been gentle to moderate. Currently it’s 61, feels like 57, with NW winds at 10mph. Gusts up to 20mph. Tomorrow’s winds look similar to today but temps are looking to be higher. Water temp was between 63.7 and 66.4 today. Surf: Bluefish, Sea Mullet, Red Drum… Continue Reading

See what was biting on this day 5 years ago.

  • (10/4/2021) – Hope everyone that could got out and enjoyed our beaches or the island in general today. We had a high temperature of 82F with clear skies. Currently we have winds out of the South at 14mph. Pretty quiet day off the surf today. Some Bluefish, puppy Drum and Pompano just north of the point. No… Continue Reading