Hatteras Island Fishing Report

Another pretty day for the books. Winds may have kept the big boats tied to the docks but the fishing was still hot every where else. The high was 77 while the low was 66. We’ve had light to moderate winds. Currently it’s 69 with WSW winds around 11mph. Tomorrow’s winds are looking to be pretty similar to today’s while the temps will be similar before cooling off into the evening. Per the current radar, we’re looking at rain starting around 2-4pm.

Sound water temp: 67-69

Ocean water temp: ~68

Surf: Bluefish, Red Drum, Pompano, Sea Mullet, Spanish Mackerel

Sound: Bluefish, Red Drum, Sheepshead, Speckled Trout, Spot

Inshore: Red Drum, Speckled Trout

Offshore: No report.

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  • (7/1/2024) Today’s high was 83 while the low was 72 with light to moderate winds. Gusts up to 38mph. Currently it’s 73 with NNE winds around 9mph. Gusts around 22mph. Tomorrow should bring gentle to moderate winds with similar temps but less rain. Radar is clear for tomorrow. The weather today slowed the fishing report to… Continue Reading

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  • (7/4/2023) Hot and humid as per usual. Passing thunderstorms before the fireworks made it feel even more humid. The high was 82 while the low was 72 with light to moderate winds. Gusts around 25mph today. Currently it’s 75 with SW winds around 13mph. Similar temps and winds expected for tomorrow. Sound water temp: 80-83 Ocean… Continue Reading

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  • (7/4/2022) Happy 4th of July! It was a beautiful day to be on the beach or fishing. Today’s high got up to 88. Winds have been light to gentle today. Tomorrow’s temps and winds are looking similar to today. Currently it feels like 87 degrees with E winds at 8mph. Surf catches included Red Drum, Bluefish,… Continue Reading

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  • (7/4/2021) Happy 4th of July! Hope you enjoyed yourself and stayed safe. Our high temperature was 83F just after noon today. Right now winds are blowing out of the SW at 11mph. Looks like more of the same temps tomorrow with winds changing it up and coming out of the West. Large swells and currents here… Continue Reading

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