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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  • (10/17/2023) – The high was 66 while the low was 57 with light winds. Gusts up to 23mph today. Currently it’s 63 with NNE winds around 6mph. Tomorrow temps are predicted to be the same while winds are expected to be stronger. Winds will continue in the same directions of N/NNE. Radar is clear for Wednesday but… Continue Reading

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