Hatteras Island Fishing Report

Hot and humid. The high was 81 while the low was 75. We’ve had light to moderate winds. Gusts up to 37mph today. Currently it’s 77, feels like 78, with SSW winds around 16mph. Gusts up to 26mph. Tomorrow’s temps and winds will be similar to today’s. Strong gusts in the morning. Thunderstorms expected for most of the day tomorrow.

Sound water temp: 81-82

Ocean water temp: 75-77

Surf: Bluefish, Red Drum

Sound: Cobia, Red Drum, Spanish Mackerel

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

Offshore: No report.

Releases: White Marlin

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  • (5/19/2023) Rainy day. The high was 68 while the low was 65. We’ve had light to moderate winds. Gusts up to 25mph. Currently it’s 68, feels like 71, with E winds around 7mph. Tomorrow’s winds will be slightly decreased while temps will be slightly increased. More rain to come. Sound water temp: ~69 Ocean water temp:… Continue Reading

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  • (5/19/2022) Hey out there. We had a beautiful, sunny day today with a high temperature this afternoon of 79F. Looks like the same for tomorrow as well. Winds are out of the SW tonight at 18mph. Other than the point and Drum, surf fishing has been quiet. There were a couple of Mullet and skates caught… Continue Reading

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  • (5/19/2021) Here is the Frisco Rod and Gun Outer Banks Fishing Report for Hatteras Island Another beautiful May day here in Frisco! High temperature was 75F again today. Hoping for some good rain here soon, but we’ll take the nice temps. As of now the winds are out of the East at 3mph. No reports from… Continue Reading

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