Hatteras Island Fishing Report

Today was overcast at times. The high was 84 while the low was 70 with light to moderate winds. Gusts up to 17mph. Currently it’s 79, feels like 80, with ESE winds at 11mph. Tomorrow winds will start light and increase to moderate speeds into the afternoon. Temps will be a little warmer with the high being 88. If you’re going out, don’t forget to stay hydrated!

Sound water temp: 81-83

Ocean water temp: 70-79


Surf: Bluefish, Pompano, Red Drum, Sea Mullet, Spanish Mackerel

Sound: Red Drum, Speckled Trout

Inshore: Albacore, Bluefish, Red Drum, Spanish Mackerel

Offshore: Blackfin Tuna, Dolphin, Wahoo

Releases: Sailfish

*Please note that if a fish listed is out of season then it was a catch and release. The only reason it doesn’t get listed under the “Releases” category is because we reserve that for large offshore catch and releases.


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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

See what was biting on this day 4 years ago.

  • (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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