Hatteras Island Fishing Report

Today was fairly comfortable before cooling off in the evening. The high was 63 while the low was 48 with light to gentle winds. Gusts up to 30mph. Currently it’s 48 with N winds around 3mph. Tomorrow should be a lot like today with temps and winds. Let us know what you catch out there!

Sound water temp: 61-62

Ocean water temp: ~60


Apologies for the lack of fishing reports lately, there were family matters to attend to. We thank you for your patience. Below is a compiled list of the catches over the past week.

11/16/25

Surf: Sea Mullet, Sharks

11/17/25

Surf: Blowtoads, Red Drum, Sea Mullet

Inshore: Sea Bass, Sheepshead

11/18/25

Surf: Black Drum, Blowtoads, Gray Trout, Red Drum, Sea Mullet

Inshore: King Mackerel, Sheepshead

11/19/25

Surf: Black Drum, Blowtoads, Red Drum, Sea Mullet

11/20/25

Surf: Rays, Sea Mullet, Sharks, Skates

11/21/25

Surf: Red Drum, Sea Mullet

Offshore: Blackfin Tuna

Releases: Sailfish

11/22/25

Surf: Red Drum, Sea Mullet, Spot

11/23/25

Surf: Black Drum, Sea Mullet

Offshore: Barracuda, Blackfin Tuna, Wahoo

Releases: Blue Marlin, Sailfish


If you have any catches you’d like to show off, use the “Show Us Your Fish” feature on our site!

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  • (9/3/2025) Today was another nice day. The high was 79 while the low was 72 with light to gentle winds. Gusts up to 28mph. Currently it’s 72, feels like 73, with NE winds around 5mph. Tomorrow will bring lighter winds and a little warmer temps. Sound water temp: 74-78 Ocean water temp: ~76 Surf: Bluefish, Flounder,… Continue Reading

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  • (9/5/2024) Today’s high was 81 while the low was 73 with light to moderate winds and strong gusts. Gusts up to 28mph. Currently it’s 73, feels like 78, with NNE winds around 23mph. Gusts around 24mph. Tomorrow temps and winds will be similar again but should show a decrease by evening. Sound water temp: 75-77 Ocean… Continue Reading

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  • (9/5/2023) The high was 88 while the low was 79 with light winds. Gusts up to 20mph today. Currently it’s 79, feels like 88, with NE winds around 4mph. Tomorrow’s temps and winds will be similar again. Flounder season: Opens 12:01am Sept. 15th, 2023 and closes 11:59pm Sept. 29th, 2023. Limit one flounder per person per… Continue Reading

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  • (9/4/2022) Happy Sunday! Weather has been gorgeous today. High of 88. Winds 10-15mph out of the NE. Water temp was between 82.9 and 84.2 today. Surf: Bluefish, King Mackerel, Spanish Mackerel, Pompano, False Albacore, Sheepshead, Sea Mullet Sound: Flounder, Bluefish Inshore: Cobia Offshore catches: Wahoo, Dolphin Xtratuf Womens Coral Eco 6in Ankle Deck Boot Our first… Continue Reading

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  • (9/5/2021) Hope everyone had a wonderful weekend whether you are here on the island or somewhere else.! We had a great day for weather here in Frisco. Our high temperature was 82F. More of the same for tomorrow as well. This evening we have winds out of the SW at 14mph. Rodanthe Pier- Flounder and a… Continue Reading

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