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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  • (5/6/2024) The high was 73 while the low was 66 with light to moderate winds. Gusts up to 26mph today. Currently it’s 70, feels like 71, with SSW winds around 10mph. Gusts around 21mph. Tomorrow’s temps will be about the same as today’s with increased winds. Winds should increase in the afternoon but should remain from… Continue Reading

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  • (5/15/2023) Nice and sunny again. The high was 74 while the low was 61. We’ve had light to moderate winds. Currently it’s 63 with E winds around 3mph. Tomorrow’s winds are going to be stronger (light to strong/5-25mph). Temps will be higher, predicted to get up to 77. Radar is clear until early Wednesday morning. Sound… Continue Reading

See what was biting on this day 4 years ago.

  • (5/15/2022) Welcome to what is playing out to be a beautiful week here on the island. We had a high temperature of 74F this afternoon. Partly cloudy for tomorrow with the same warm temps. Winds are out of the South tonight at 13mph. Rodanthe Pier- lots of Bluefish caught Avon reported puppy Drum Nice run of… Continue Reading

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  • (5/15/2021) Here is the Frisco Rod and Gun Outer Banks Fishing Report for Hatteras Island Hope everyone enjoyed their Saturday here on the island or wherever you may be. Lovely day today with a high temperature of 68F. We are looking at winds out of the NE right now at 16mph. Slow, slow day fishing off… Continue Reading

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