Hatteras Island Fishing Report

More rain today but that didn’t cool the temps down. The high was 82 while the low was 70. We’ve had light to moderate winds. Gusts up to 28mph today. Currently it’s 77, feels like 84, with SSW winds around 6mph. We’ll have more of the same weather tomorrow. Rain is going to stick around the next few days.

Sound water temp: 77-79

Ocean water temp: ~75

With the scattered thunderstorms today there wasn’t much report of anything being caught so we’ll leave yesterday’s catches listed below.

Surf: Bluefish, Red Drum, Sea Mullet, Sheepshead, Spanish Mackerel, Spot

Sound: Bluefish, Red Drum, Spanish Mackerel, Speckled Trout

Inshore: Bluefish, Red Drum, Sheepshead, Spanish Mackerel

Offshore: Amberjacks, Blackfin Tuna, Dolphin, Grouper, Snapper, Triggerfish, Wahoo, Yellowfin Tuna

Releases: Sailfish

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  • (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

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