The high was 72 while the low was 64 with light to very strong/near gale winds. Gusts up to 63mph today. Currently it’s 75, feels like 72, with ESE winds around 24mph. Gusts around 31mph. Tomorrow’s temps will remain about the same while winds will continue to be strong but should show a slight decline into the evening. Expect more rain as well. By nighttime tomorrow there should be a little relief in the wind and rain.
For updates about the store refer to our Facebook page. For updates on weather and road conditions refer to NCDOT NC 12 and Dare County Sheriff’s Office Facebook pages.
Flounder season: Opens 12:01am Sept. 15th, 2023 and closes 11:59pm Sept. 29th, 2023. Limit one flounder per person per day. Minimum size limit is 15 inches total length (from the tip of the snout to the tip of the tail).
Sound water temp: 74-77
Ocean water temp: Too cloudy/rainy for a good reading.
No fishing report today as the island deals with Tropical Storm Ophelia, but here’s what has been caught:
Surf: Bluefish, Croaker, Flounder, Pompano, Red Drum, Sea Mullet, Sharks, Spot
Sound: Bluefish, Flounder, Red Drum, Speckled Trout
Inshore: Bluefish, Flounder, Speckled Trout
Offshore: Blackfin Tuna, Dolphin, Wahoo
Releases: Sailfish
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