Hatteras Island Fishing Report

Today was gorgeous. The high was 75 while the low was 66 with light to gentle winds. Gusts up to 25mph. Currently it’s 66, feels like 64, with ENE winds around 6mph. Tomorrow will be about the same as today. The UV index has been creeping up to 9 and 10 so be sure to wear your sun protection. And if you need any that, you know where to find us! Open 6am – 10pm daily!

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Sound water temp: 72-75

Ocean water temp: ~71


Surf: At the Bonner Bridge pier Sheepshead have been the best catches. North of Buxton there have been catches of Bluefish, Sea Mullet, and Spanish Mackerel. Buxton catches included Bluefish, Rays, Sharks, and Spanish Mackerel. Frisco reported Blowtoads, Pompano, and Sea Mullet. Hatteras had catches of Sea Mullet.

Sound: Reports from the sound side are Bluefish and Red Drum.

Inshore: Inshore boats caught Bluefish and Spanish Mackerel and released some over slot Red Drum.

Offshore: Offshore out of Hatteras Inlet there were catches of Amberjacks, Blackfin Tuna, Dolphin, Skipjack Tuna, and Wahoo. Releases included two Blue Marlin.


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  • (8/16/2023) Another day with temps in the mid-high 80’s. The high was 88 while the low was 81 with light to gentle winds. Gusts up to 25mph today. Currently it’s 81 with WSW winds around 5mph. Tomorrow’s winds will be increased while temps will be about the same. Sound water temp: 81-83 Ocean water temp: ~82… Continue Reading

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  • (8/16/2022) Today’s high was just above 82. Winds have been NE and gentle. Currently it’s 75, feels like 80, with NE winds at 5mph. Tomorrow’s high is predicted to be 80. Winds are looking to be moderate but still out of the NE. Possible 15mph winds in the afternoon tomorrow. As for the rain, it looks… Continue Reading

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