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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  • (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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  • (8/16/2021) Well, it’s August, and it’s hot.! Our high temperature topped off at 90F. Winds are almost non-existent at 4mph out of the West. Haven’t heard of much going on off the surf today. Been kind of quiet here in the shop. Some sharks caught near the point earlier today. Calm, quiet day offshore today with… Continue Reading

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