Hatteras Island Fishing Report

The high was 88 while the low was 73 with light winds. Gusts up to 15mph today. Currently it’s 73 with N winds around 4mph. Tomorrow’s temps will be similar while winds will be increased. Winds will be up to 30mph and gusts up to 40mph. Slight chance of rain.

We’re already seeing the effects of Hurricane Lee on the ocean. There’s potential of 2-4 feet of oceanside flooding along with beach erosion and dangerous surf. Anticipate overwash in the usual vulnerable places of NC 12 and side roads and exercise caution if traveling.

Flounder season: Opens 12:01am Sept. 15th, 2023 and closes 11:59pm Sept. 29th, 2023. Limit one flounder per person per day. Minimum size limit is 15 inches total length (from the tip of the snout to the tip of the tail).

Sound water temp: 83-85

Ocean water temp: ~80

Surf: No report.

Sound: No report.

Inshore: Bluefish, Red Drum

Offshore: Blackfin Tuna, Dolphin, Wahoo

Releases: Sailfish

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See what was biting on this day 1 year ago.

  • (7/26/2025) Today was maybe the hottest day yet. The high was 93 while the low was 82 with light to gentle winds. Gusts up to 17mph. Currently it’s 82, feels like 92, with E winds around 5mph. Tomorrow should thankfully not be as hot and winds should increase. Sound water temp: 84-88 Ocean water temp: 83-86… Continue Reading

See what was biting on this day 2 years ago.

  • (7/26/2024) Last night and throughout the day we saw plenty of rain. Today’s high was 79 while the low was 73 with light to moderate winds. Gusts up to 13mph. Currently it’s 75, feels like 84, with NE winds around 4mph. Tomorrow’s temps will stay the same while winds should increase. Chance of rain still. Sound… Continue Reading

See what was biting on this day 3 years ago.

  • (7/27/2023) The high was 88 while the low was 81 with light to gentle winds. Gusts up to 25mph today. Currently it’s 82, feels like 90, with SW winds around 9mph. Tomorrow’s weather will be similar to today’s. Radar is clear. Sound water temp: 84-88 Ocean water temp: ~83 Surf: Bluefish, Croaker, Pompano, Red Drum, Sea… Continue Reading

See what was biting on this day 4 years ago.

  • (7/27/2022) Today was almost the same as yesterday, just add in a bit of rain. Winds are still moderate and out of the SW and the high was 86 again. Currently it’s 80 but feels like 85 with SW winds around 13mph. Gusts up to 19mph. More of the same temps and winds to come tomorrow.… Continue Reading

See what was biting on this day 5 years ago.

  • (7/27/2021) Nearing the end of July and it’s hot and humid. Another day topped off at 86F. Winds right now are out of the South at 11mph. Chance of thunderstorms again Wednesday morning giving way to cloudy skies for the rest of the day. Rodanthe Pier- Flounder, Croaker, Bluefish, Sea Mullet, Spadefish, Yellowtail, Speckled Trout, Spanish… Continue Reading

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