Hatteras Island Fishing Report

Today was a little overcast. The high was 52 while the low was 46 with light to gentle winds. Gusts up to 29mph. Currently it’s 46, feels like 43, with NNW winds around 3mph. Tomorrow temps and winds are expected to increase. Temps should get up to 53 while winds should increase to moderate speeds by evening.

In other fishing news, Sheepshead regulations are changing. Read about it here.

Sound water temp: 49-50

Ocean water temp: ~48


Surf: No report.

Sound: No report.

Inshore: No report.

Offshore: Bluefin Tuna


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