Hatteras Island Fishing Report

Today started off chilly but turned out comfortable. The high was 72 while the low was 50 with light to strong winds. Gusts up to 28mph. Currently it’s 70, feels like 71, with SSW winds around 8mph. Tomorrow will be pretty similar to today in both temps and winds.

Sound water temp: 60-63

Ocean water temp: ~66


Surf: On Wednesday there were reports of Sea Mullet alongside Sharks and Skates. Thursday held catches of Bluefish, Red Drum, and Sea Mullet. Today we heard reports of Blowtoads, Bluefish, Red Drum, and Sea Mullet.

Sound: No report.

Inshore: On Wednesday the inshore boats caught Red Drum and Sheepshead. Then more Red Drum on Thursday. Today they came back to the docks with catches of Blackfin Tuna, Bluefish, King Mackerel, Sharks, and Sheepshead.

Offshore: On Wednesday and Thursday the offshore fleet stayed tied to the docks. Today they headed out and came back with Albacore, Barracuda, Blackfin Tuna, Dolphin, and some bottom fish.

Releases: Sailfish


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