Hatteras Island Fishing Report

Today was partly cloudy with intermittent sunshine. The high was 81 while the low was 75 with light to strong winds. Gusts up to 20mph. Currently it’s 79, feels like 86, with S winds around 6mph. Tomorrow’s temps should be about the same again. Winds will be switching directions slightly to the SSW/SW.

Sound water temp: Too much cloud coverage to get a good reading.

Ocean water temp: Too much cloud coverage to get a good reading.


Surf: Red Drum

Sound: Bluefish

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

Offshore: Offshore parties came back to the docks with Blackfin Tuna, Dolphin, and Wahoo. Also had some Triggerfish. There’s over a hundred boats fishing the tournament and there were many Blue Marlin, White Marlin, and Sailfish released.


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  • (5/17/2024) The high was 70 while the low was 61 with light to gentle winds. Gusts up to 25mph today. Currently it’s 61, feels like 64, with N winds around 3mph. Tomorrow the temps and winds will be about the same but the chance of rain showers is increasing. It’s looking like most of the day… Continue Reading

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  • (5/17/2023) Overall, a beautiful day. The high was 75 while the low was 64. We’ve had light to moderate winds. Currently it’s 65, feels like 62, with ENE winds around 9mph. Tomorrow’s winds are predicted to be strong. Temps will be cooler (H: 69, L: 62). Radar is clear. Sound water temp: 71-74 Ocean water temp:… Continue Reading

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  • (5/17/2022) We had a high temperature of 77F today. Warm one here on the island. So far it looks like it will be a bit cooler tomorrow with more sunshine! Winds are out of the South tonight at 10mph. Quiet day off of the surf. Wahoo, Blackfin Tuna, Dolphin, King Mackerel and bottom fish were brought… Continue Reading

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  • (5/18/2021) Here is the Frisco Rod and Gun Outer Banks Fishing Report for Hatteras Island More of the same weather conditions today. High of 75F with winds out of the East right now at 9mph. Looks like the next couple days with be the same. Only thing we’ve heard are some Pompano and puppy Drum off… Continue Reading

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