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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See what was biting on this day 1 year ago.

  • (3/9/2025) While the weather hasn’t been bad on the island, sickness has. There’s been everything from aggravated allergies to the flu running around here lately. And our households haven’t been immune to it either. Needless to say, we are ready for the warmer weather and less sickness! Today’s high was 54 while the low was 46… Continue Reading

See what was biting on this day 2 years ago.

  • (3/9/2024) The high was 64 while the low was 56 with light to strong winds. Gusts up to 40mph today. Currently it’s 64, feels like 59, with SSW winds around 18mph. Gusts around 30mph. Tomorrow’s temps are supposed to stay in the 50s all day (H: 59, L: 56). Winds should be moderate to strong and… Continue Reading

See what was biting on this day 3 years ago.

  • (3/9/2023) Today was a little chilly. The high was 52 while the low was 45. We’ve had light to moderate winds. Currently it’s 47, feels like 43, with ENE winds around 4mph. Tomorrow’s winds are expected to be light to gentle and increasing to moderate in the evening. Temps will be a little warmer. Expect rain… Continue Reading

See what was biting on this day 4 years ago.

  • (3/9/2022) We had rain on and off today with a high temperature of 69F. Light rain throughout the night and tomorrow as well. Small Craft Advisory this evening with winds out of the North at 24mph. Nothing going on off the surf with the wind and rain today. FRG Mens LS Performance NC Marlin Made with… Continue Reading

See what was biting on this day 5 years ago.

  • (3/9/2021) Here is the Frisco Rod and Gun Outer Banks Fishing Report for Hatteras Island. Our weather is slowly creeping upward. We had a high temperature of 59F today. Right now we have winds out of the SW at 17mph. Scattered puppy Drum off of ramp 55. Some small sharks, skates and a couple of Blowtoads… Continue Reading

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