Hatteras Island Fishing Report

Today was warmer. The high was 82 while the low was 72 with light to moderate winds. Gusts up to 19mph. Currently it’s 77, feels like 78, with WSW winds around 9mph. Gusts around 18mph. Tomorrow winds should switch directions but remain similar speeds. Temps will be about the same.

Sound water temp: 77-80 – Cloud coverage kept water temps lower and readings sparse.

Ocean water temp: 77-80 – Cloud coverage kept water temps lower and readings sparse.


Surf: Bluefish, Pompano, Red Drum, Spanish Mackerel

Sound: Bluefish, Red Drum, Speckled Trout

Inshore: Inshore boats brought Bluefish, Red Drum, Sharks, and Spanish Mackerel to the docks.

Offshore: Offshore boats caught their usual trio of Blackfin Tuna, Dolphin, and Wahoo. Releases today included Blue Marlin and Sailfish.


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  • (7/26/2025) Today was maybe the hottest day yet. The high was 93 while the low was 82 with light to gentle winds. Gusts up to 17mph. Currently it’s 82, feels like 92, with E winds around 5mph. Tomorrow should thankfully not be as hot and winds should increase. Sound water temp: 84-88 Ocean water temp: 83-86… Continue Reading

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  • (7/26/2024) Last night and throughout the day we saw plenty of rain. Today’s high was 79 while the low was 73 with light to moderate winds. Gusts up to 13mph. Currently it’s 75, feels like 84, with NE winds around 4mph. Tomorrow’s temps will stay the same while winds should increase. Chance of rain still. Sound… Continue Reading

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  • (7/26/2023) The high was 90 while the low was 79 with light winds. Gusts up to 15mph today. Currently it’s 82, feels like 90, with SSW winds around 6mph. Tomorrow’s temps will be nearly the same (H: 91, L: 79). Winds will be light to moderate with gusts up to 25mph. Sound water temp: 85-88 Ocean… Continue Reading

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  • (7/26/2022) Highs got up to 86 again. Winds have been moderate for the majority of the day. Currently it’s 80 but feels like 85 with winds out of the WSW around 12mph. Gusts are up to 20mph. Tomorrow’s temps are looking to be higher than today and winds are going to continue to be out of… Continue Reading

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  • (7/27/2021) Nearing the end of July and it’s hot and humid. Another day topped off at 86F. Winds right now are out of the South at 11mph. Chance of thunderstorms again Wednesday morning giving way to cloudy skies for the rest of the day. Rodanthe Pier- Flounder, Croaker, Bluefish, Sea Mullet, Spadefish, Yellowtail, Speckled Trout, Spanish… Continue Reading

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