Hatteras Island Fishing Report

Today was rainy and cool. The rain finally let up this evening and we saw the sunshine for just a few minutes. The high was 63 while the low was 57 with light to strong winds. Gusts up to 34mph. Currently it’s 57, feels like 54, with WNW winds around 9mph. Gusts around 18mph. Tomorrow morning will start out in the mid 50s before topping out in the low 60s. Winds will decrease to be light to gentle speeds.

Sound water temp: ~61

Ocean water temp: ~63


Surf: Bluefish, Red Drum, Sea Mullet

Sound: No report.

Inshore: No report.

Offshore: No report.

Releases: No report.


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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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