Hatteras Island Fishing Report

A little breezy but otherwise a nice sunny day. The high was 79 while the low was 70. We’ve had light to gentle winds. Currently it’s 73, feels like 74, with SSW winds around 8mph. Tomorrow’s winds are predicted to be a little stronger while temps will remain nearly the same. Radar is clear.

Sound water temp: 77-81

Ocean water temp: ~75

Surf: Bluefish, Red Drum, Sea Mullet, Sharks, Sheepshead

Sound: Bluefish, Flounder, Red Drum, Speckled Trout

Inshore: Bluefish, Cobia, Red Drum, Spanish Mackerel, Speckled Trout

Offshore: Amberjacks, Blackfin Tuna, Dolphin, King Mackerel, Spanish Mackerel, Wahoo, Yellowfin Tuna

Releases: Blue Marlin, Sailfish

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See what was biting on this day 1 year ago.

  • (5/15/2025) Today was hot with the UV index getting up to 9. The high was 79 while the low was 66 with light to moderate winds. Gusts up to 25mph. Currently it’s 75, feels like 78, with SSW winds around 10mph. Tomorrow should be about the same as today! Don’t forget your sun protection if you’re… Continue Reading

See what was biting on this day 2 years ago.

  • (5/17/2024) The high was 70 while the low was 61 with light to gentle winds. Gusts up to 25mph today. Currently it’s 61, feels like 64, with N winds around 3mph. Tomorrow the temps and winds will be about the same but the chance of rain showers is increasing. It’s looking like most of the day… Continue Reading

See what was biting on this day 3 years ago.

  • (5/17/2023) Overall, a beautiful day. The high was 75 while the low was 64. We’ve had light to moderate winds. Currently it’s 65, feels like 62, with ENE winds around 9mph. Tomorrow’s winds are predicted to be strong. Temps will be cooler (H: 69, L: 62). Radar is clear. Sound water temp: 71-74 Ocean water temp:… Continue Reading

See what was biting on this day 4 years ago.

  • (5/17/2022) We had a high temperature of 77F today. Warm one here on the island. So far it looks like it will be a bit cooler tomorrow with more sunshine! Winds are out of the South tonight at 10mph. Quiet day off of the surf. Wahoo, Blackfin Tuna, Dolphin, King Mackerel and bottom fish were brought… Continue Reading

See what was biting on this day 5 years ago.

  • (5/17/2021) Here is the Frisco Rod and Gun Outer Banks Fishing Report for Hatteras Island Our high temperature today was 72F. Not a bad day here to enjoy our beautiful beaches or explore what the island has to offer. Surf fishing was again on the slow side. Anglers, hang in there for another day. Looks like… Continue Reading

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