Hatteras Island Fishing Report

Nice and sunny again. The high was 74 while the low was 61. We’ve had light to moderate winds. Currently it’s 63 with E winds around 3mph. Tomorrow’s winds are going to be stronger (light to strong/5-25mph). Temps will be higher, predicted to get up to 77. Radar is clear until early Wednesday morning.

Sound water temp: 70-72

Ocean water temp: 75-76

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

Sound: Bluefish, Red Drum, Speckled Trout

Inshore: Bluefish, Cobia, Sheepshead, Spanish Mackerel

Offshore: Dolphin, Wahoo

Releases: Blue Marlin, Sailfish

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  • (5/1/2023) Another windy day. The high was 68 while the low was 57. We’ve had gentle to strong winds. Currently it’s 66, feels like 59, with WSW winds around 15mph. Gusts up to 27mph. Tomorrow’s temps are predicted to be nearly the same as today’s (H: 67, L: 59). Winds will also be nearly the same… Continue Reading

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  • (5/1/2022) Ending the week with another sunny day. Our high temperature here in Frisco was 73F this afternoon. Busy day at the shop, lots of people out fishing today here on the beaches. We have winds out of the SW tonight at 19mph. Rodanthe Pier- Bluefish, Flounder, Sheepshead and Blowtoads. There were reports of Spanish Mackerel… Continue Reading

See what was biting on this day 3 years ago.

  • (5/1/2021) Here is the Frisco Rod and Gun Outer Banks Fishing Report for Hatteras Island Absolutely beautiful day here in Frisco.! We had a high temperature of 64F today with winds out of the South right now at 10mph. Very slow day here on the island in regards to surf fishing. Not much reported at the… Continue Reading

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  • (4/30/2020) Here is the Frisco Rod and Gun Outer Banks Fishing Report for Hatteras Island. Today the high was 75F. The winds were blowing upwards of 30mph SSE. The afternoon brought a massive storm cell with heavy wind and sideways rain. There continue to be big Reds caught off Cape Point. There is no inshore or… Continue Reading

See what was biting on this day 5 years ago.

  • (5/1/2019) Here is the Frisco Rod and Gun Outer Banks Fishing Report for Hatteras Island. Today was bright and sunny with temperatures in the high 70s. The winds were 5-10 mph from the SSW. Water temperature on the island is 70F. High tide was a 5:47 pm and low tide will be at 12:27 am tomorrow… Continue Reading

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