Hatteras Island Fishing Report

Today was hot. The high was 90 while the low was 80 with light to gentle winds. Gusts up to 15mph. Currently it’s 82, feels like 92, with SSW winds around 7mph. Tomorrow temps will be about the same. Winds will pick up to strong speeds by late afternoon. Looks like thunderstorms are going to hold off until Sunday.

Sound water temp: 80-86

Ocean water temp: 81-84


Surf: Bluefish, Croaker, Pompano, Sea Mullet, Sharks, Spot

Sound: Bluefish

Inshore: Bluefish, King Mackerel, Red Drum, Sharks, Spanish Mackerel

Offshore: Barracuda, Blackfin Tuna, Dolphin, Wahoo

Releases: Sailfish


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See what was biting on this day 1 year ago.

  • (9/25/2025) – Today was another hot one. Definitely not the fall weather we’re wanting. The high was 83 while the low was 75 with light to gentle winds. Gusts up to 19mph. Currently it’s 79, feels like 84, with SSW winds around 9mph. Gusts around 18mph. Tomorrow will be warm again with similar winds. Rain is coming… Continue Reading

See what was biting on this day 2 years ago.

  • (9/24/2024) – Today’s high was 79 while the low was 70 with light winds. Gusts up to 17mph. Currently it’s 72, feels like 73, with E winds around 6mph. Tomorrow will be a little warmer with a predicted high of 81. Winds will be light to gentle. Sound water temp: 75-76 Ocean water temp: 75 Surf: Bluefish… Continue Reading

See what was biting on this day 3 years ago.

  • (9/25/2023) – The high was 82 while the low was 73 with light to gentle winds. Gusts up to 19mph today. Currently it’s 73, feels like 79, with ENE winds around 6mph. Tomorrow’s winds will be increased while temps will be about the same. Flounder season: Opens 12:01am Sept. 15th, 2023 and closes 11:59pm Sept. 29th, 2023.… Continue Reading

See what was biting on this day 4 years ago.

  • (9/25/2022) – Today’s high was 81, low was 68. Winds have been light to strong and W/SW. Currently it’s 79, feels like 74, with SW winds at 18mph. Gusts of up to 28mph. Tomorrow’s winds look to be decreasing to gentle around midday then increasing again in the evening. Tomorrow’s temps look nearly the same as today… Continue Reading

See what was biting on this day 5 years ago.

  • (9/25/2021) – Welcome to all new visitors and returning guests.! We hope you enjoy your week here on the island. So far it looks like it’s shaping up to be a nice week for weather. Today’s high was 79F with winds out of the NW currently at 15mph. Rodanthe Pier- puppy Drum Avon Pier- nice size Drum… Continue Reading

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