Hatteras Island Fishing Report

Today was a bit breezy but tolerable. The high was 66 while the low was 46 with light to moderate winds. Gusts up to 34mph. Currently it’s 63, feels like 55, with WSW winds around 10mph. Gusts around 29mph. Tomorrow the high shouldn’t surpass 60 and the winds should be light to moderate again. Wind directions will switch to the NNE.

Sound water temp: 66-75

Ocean water temp: 66-68


Surf: Bluefish (some citation sized), Croaker, Red Drum, Sea Mullet

There was also a report of a Striped Bass over 30in!

Sound: No report.

Inshore: Bluefish, King Mackerel, Red Drum (mostly over-slot sized), Sheepshead

Offshore: Blackfin Tuna, Dolphin


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  • (8/15/2023) Today was a windy one, with temperatures staying in the mid-high 80’s. The high was 88 while the low was 77 with strong winds during the day. Gusts up to 34mph today. Currently it’s 77, feels like 84, with SSW winds around 7mph. Tomorrow’s weather should be similar to today’s with an increased chance of… Continue Reading

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  • (8/15/2022) Today’s high was 84. Winds have gentle and NE/NNE. Currently it’s 73, feels like 75, with NE winds at 6mph. Gusts up to 16mph. Tomorrow is predicted to be about the same as today, maybe a bit cooler. Looks like rain coming early morning and hanging around until about midday. Water temp was between 78.6… Continue Reading

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