Hatteras Island Fishing Report

Today was overcast at times but still very humid and hot. The high was 88 while the low was 80 with light to gentle winds. Gusts up to 20mph. Currently it’s 81, feels like 91, with N winds around 3mph. Tomorrow will bring light to gentle winds and similar temps.

Sound water temp: 82-90 over the last few days

Ocean water temp: 76-86 over the last few days.


7/20/25

Surf: Bluefish, Croaker, Pompano, Sea Mullet, Sharks, Spanish Mackerel

Sound: No report.

Inshore: Bluefish, Sharks

Offshore: Blackfin Tuna, Dolphin, Wahoo — Releases: Sailfish

7/21/25

Surf: Bluefish, Croaker, Flounder, Pompano, Sea Mullet, Spanish Mackerel

Sound: Bluefish, Red Drum, Speckled Trout

Inshore: Bluefish, Clams, Speckled Trout

Offshore: Blackfin Tuna, Dolphin, Wahoo — Releases: Many Sailfish and a Blue Marlin

7/22/25

Surf: Spanish Mackerel, Pompano

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

Inshore: Bluefish, Red Drum (citation and keeper sized)

Offshore: Blackfin Tuna, Dolphin, Wahoo — Releases: A few Sailfish

7/23/25

Surf: Croaker

Sound: No report.

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

Offshore: No report.

7/24/25

Surf: Bluefish, Croaker

Sound: Bluefish, Red Drum, Speckled Trout

Inshore: Bluefish, Sheepshead, Spanish Mackerel, Speckled Trout

Offshore: Blackfin Tuna, Dolphin, Wahoo, and some bottom fish. — Releases: Sailfish


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  • (6/12/2023) Today’s weather left a lot of boats tied to the docks. The high was 79 while the low was 73. We’ve had light to strong winds. Gusts up to 33mph today. Currently it’s 75, feels like 76, with WSW winds around 15mph. Gusts around 22mph. Tomorrow we’ll have similar temps with decreased winds. Winds will… Continue Reading

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