Hatteras Island Fishing Report

Weather was nice, fish were biting and no rain. Another perfect day on the island! Our high temperature topped off at 82F. Winds this evening are out of the South around 11mph.

Rodanthe Pier- nice size Sheepshead caught earlier

Nice run of Bluefish and Spanish at the point earlier this morning.

Pompano off of ramp 55 in Hatteras

Offshore boats out of Hatteras caught Dolphin, Wahoo, Blackfin Tuna and various bottom fish. Several Sailfish and 2 Swordfish were released.

Inshore boats found Bluefish and Red Drum.


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CHECK OUT SOME OF THE UPCOMING FISHING EVENTS ON HATTERAS ISLAND

36th Annual Capital City Four Wheelers Surf Fishing Tournament
North Carolina Beach Buggy Association Red Drum Tournament

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See what was biting on this day 1 year ago.

  • (4/23/2025) Today’s high was 72 while the low was 63 with light to gentle winds. Gusts up to 22mph. Currently it’s 63, feels like 62, with NE winds around 6mph. Tomorrow should be much like today in both temps and winds. If you have any catches you’d like to show off, use the “Show Us Your… Continue Reading

See what was biting on this day 2 years ago.

  • (4/24/2024) The high was 79 while the low was 59 with light to moderate winds. Gusts up to 38mph today. Currently it’s 61 with SE winds around 4mph. Tomorrow looks like cooler temps with increased winds. Wind direction should switch to the NE/NNE. *Currently there is no ETA on when we will have our website back… Continue Reading

See what was biting on this day 3 years ago.

  • (4/24/2023) Today was wishy-washy, sunny then cloudy and some scattered sprinkles here and there. The high was 66 while the low was 54. We’ve had light to moderate winds. Currently it’s 55, feels like 51, with NNE winds around 7mph. Tomorrow’s temps are predicted to be lower (H: 62, L: 58). Winds are looking to be… Continue Reading

See what was biting on this day 4 years ago.

  • (4/25/2022) Looks like we topped off at a high temperature of 75F this afternoon. Felt a bit warmer than that. Winds are out of the SW tonight at 15mph. Winds will remain out of the SW for most of tomorrow, picking up speed late in the afternoon. SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY in effect from 2pm Tuesday until… Continue Reading

See what was biting on this day 5 years ago.

  • (4/24/2021) Here is the Frisco Rod and Gun Outer Banks Fishing Report for Hatteras Island Good evening! We had a nice start to the day today with rain showers moving in this afternoon. Our high temperature here in Frisco was 68F. Right now the winds have picked up a bit and are out of the SSW… Continue Reading