Hatteras Island Fishing Report

Today was warmer but still tolerable for extended periods of time. Much better than having real feels nearing 100. The high was 84 while the low was 75 with light to gentle winds. Gusts up to 19mph. Currently it’s 75, feels like 83, with NE winds around 3mph. Tomorrow is showing chances of storms but it doesn’t look likely until Thursday. The temps and winds should be about the same.

Sound water temp: 77-82

Ocean water temp: 77-82


Surf: Bluefish, Croaker, Pompano, Sea Mullet

Sound: Bluefish, Red Drum, Speckled Trout

Inshore: Inshore boats brought in Bluefish, Red Drum, and Spanish Mackerel.

Offshore: Offshore boats got out there today. They had catches of Blackfin Tuna, Dolphin, and Wahoo with a couple Sailfish releases.


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  • (10/17/2023) – The high was 66 while the low was 57 with light winds. Gusts up to 23mph today. Currently it’s 63 with NNE winds around 6mph. Tomorrow temps are predicted to be the same while winds are expected to be stronger. Winds will continue in the same directions of N/NNE. Radar is clear for Wednesday but… Continue Reading

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  • (10/17/2022) – Today’s high was 77, low was 66. Winds have been light to moderate. Currently it’s 73, feels like 71 with SW winds at 16mph. Gusts up to 22mph. Water temp was between 71.4 and 73.6 today. Surf: Bluefish Sound: Bluefish, Gray Trout, Red Drum Inshore: Bluefish and Red Drum Offshore: They stayed tied to the… Continue Reading

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