Hatteras Island Fishing Report

Today was hot and sunny. Which is par for the course for it being July. The high was 88 while the low was 79 with light to gentle winds. Gusts up to 20mph. Currently it’s 82, feels like 90, with SSW winds at 7mph. Tomorrow winds should be light to moderate speeds while temps will remain similar. Chance thunderstorms throughout the day.

Sound water temp: 83-85

Ocean water temp: 78-84


Surf: Bluefish, Croaker, Pompano, Sea Mullet, Spot, Spanish Mackerel

Sound: No report.

Inshore: Bluefish, Sharks

Offshore: Blackfin Tuna, Dolphin, Sea Bass, Triggerfish

Releases: Blue Marlin, Sailfish, White Marlin

*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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See what was biting on this day 1 year ago.

  • (8/14/2025) Today had a downpour then sunshine. The high was 84 while the low was 70 with light to gentle winds. Gusts up to 24mph. Currently it’s 81, feels like 87, with WSW winds around 10mph. Gusts around 21mph. Tomorrow should hold less rain but similar temps and winds. Chance of rain in the morning. Sound… Continue Reading

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  • (8/15/2024) Today’s high was 69 while the low was 84 with light to gentle winds. Gusts up to 14mph. Currently it’s 72, feels like 78, with N winds around 3mph. More NE/NNE winds tomorrow with similar temps. Sound water temp: 80-82 Ocean water temp: 81 Surf: Red Drum, Sea Mullet, Sharks, Spanish Mackerel Sound: Flounder, Speckled… Continue Reading

See what was biting on this day 3 years ago.

  • (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

See what was biting on this day 4 years ago.

  • (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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  • (8/15/2021) Today was another warm one. Muggy with a high temperature of 88F. Small chance of showers throughout the week but still looking like a delightful one. Winds are out of the SW right now at 8mph. Just a friendly reminder to fill in any holes you and your family dig on the beaches. Turtle nests… Continue Reading

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