Hatteras Island Fishing Report

Today’s high was 86, low was 66. Winds have been gentle to moderate. They started out of the ENE then switched to ESE. Now the winds are out of the S around 7mph. Currently it’s 79, but feels like 82. Tomorrow’s temps look pretty similar to today while the winds look to be a bit lighter.

Water temp was between 77.4 and 79.7 today.

Surf: Pompano, Sea Mullet

Sound: Bluefish, Red Drum, Speckled Trout

Inshore: Bluefish, Cobia, Flounder, Red Drum, Speckled Trout

Offshore: Blackfin Tuna, Dolphin, Triggerfish, Wahoo

Our very own Joe Kavanagh with his soundside catch of a Red Drum.

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See what was biting on this day 1 year ago.

  • (5/17/2023) Overall, a beautiful day. The high was 75 while the low was 64. We’ve had light to moderate winds. Currently it’s 65, feels like 62, with ENE winds around 9mph. Tomorrow’s winds are predicted to be strong. Temps will be cooler (H: 69, L: 62). Radar is clear. Sound water temp: 71-74 Ocean water temp:… Continue Reading

See what was biting on this day 2 years ago.

  • (5/17/2022) We had a high temperature of 77F today. Warm one here on the island. So far it looks like it will be a bit cooler tomorrow with more sunshine! Winds are out of the South tonight at 10mph. Quiet day off of the surf. Wahoo, Blackfin Tuna, Dolphin, King Mackerel and bottom fish were brought… Continue Reading

See what was biting on this day 3 years ago.

  • (5/17/2021) Here is the Frisco Rod and Gun Outer Banks Fishing Report for Hatteras Island Our high temperature today was 72F. Not a bad day here to enjoy our beautiful beaches or explore what the island has to offer. Surf fishing was again on the slow side. Anglers, hang in there for another day. Looks like… Continue Reading

See what was biting on this day 4 years ago.

  • (5/16/2020) Here is the Frisco Rod and Gun Outer Banks Fishing Report for Hatteras Island. The high today here in Frisco was 81F. Wonderful day for fishing on the beach. Welcome back to all the visitors! Glad to see everyone back! Plenty of fishing action here on the island. We have had pompano and sea mullet… Continue Reading

See what was biting on this day 5 years ago.

  • (5/17/2019) Here is the Frisco Rod and Gun Outer Banks Fishing Report for Hatteras Island. Today was sunny with temperatures in the high 70s. The winds picked up as the day went on to 20mph from the Southwest. Water temperature off the point is between 65-68F. High tide: 6:47 am, 7:18 pm  and   Low tide: 0:51… Continue Reading