Hatteras Island Fishing Report

The high was 81 while the low was 70 with light to gentle winds. Gusts up to 23mph today. Currently it’s 72, feels like 79, with N winds around 2mph. Tomorrow’s weather will be quite similar to today’s. The storm has passed and the water is muddy but it’s also full of Drum! Plenty of reports of Drum from the Tri-Villages all the way to Hatteras.

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: 73-77

Ocean water temp: ~74

Surf: Croaker, Flounder, Red Drum, Sharks

Sound: No report.

Inshore: Bluefish, Flounder, Red Drum

Offshore: No report.

Releases: No report.

Aftco Fishing Shorts

The “Original” AFTCO short. Introduced in 1989 and long the choice of serious fishermen nation-wide, the men’s M01 fishing short is constructed of Dupont Supplex 3-ply nylon and has been treated with a stain resistant coating. It is a extremely strong and supple fabric. Fisherman and outdoorsman will love the light weight and the super comfortable fit. It has 7 pockets (including a cordura-lined pliers pocket) so you will have a place for everything. It also has double layered rear for strength. 27 bar tacks keep these fishing shorts strong in all the right places. AFTCO embroidery on left pocket. 16″ outseam length. Elastic waist + belt loops.

FEATURES

  • 3-ply DuPont™ Supplex® nylon
  • Hidden stretch elastic waistband, zipper fly
  • 7 functional pockets
  • Pliers Pocket
  • Double-lined seat for durability
  • 27 bar tacks
  • 16″ outseam | 6″ inseam
  • AFGUARD Stain resistant
  • Model is wearing size 32 Shorts. Height 6 ft. Weight 200 lbs.
  • Classic fit – Built for comfort


Frisco Rod & Gun Gift Card

Having trouble picking the right gift? Let your sportsman do the shopping with our In Store Gift Cards.

Always the perfect size and color!


See what was biting on this day 1 year ago.

  • (6/12/2025) Today was another hot one. The UV stayed low to moderate until lunchtime so it was a nice morning to be outside. The high was 82 while the low was 75 with light to gentle winds. Gusts up to 21mph. Currently it’s 79, feels like 85, with SSW winds around 7mph. Tomorrow temps should be… Continue Reading

See what was biting on this day 2 years ago.

  • (6/10/2024) The high was 79 while the low was 68 with light to gentle winds. Gusts up to 18mph today. Currently it’s 73, feels like 76, with S winds around 5mph. Tomorrow the wind speeds should be similar while directions will shift. Temps will be nearly the same. Forget your sun protection when enjoying the beach?… Continue Reading

See what was biting on this day 3 years ago.

  • (6/12/2023) Today’s weather left a lot of boats tied to the docks. The high was 79 while the low was 73. We’ve had light to strong winds. Gusts up to 33mph today. Currently it’s 75, feels like 76, with WSW winds around 15mph. Gusts around 22mph. Tomorrow we’ll have similar temps with decreased winds. Winds will… Continue Reading

See what was biting on this day 4 years ago.

  • (6/12/2022) High got up to 84 today. It’s currently 78 but feels like 84. Winds today have been moderate getting up to 13mph. They started off out of the E but are now out of the SW around 9mph. Tomorrow is looking like it will have similar winds and a bit higher temperatures. Ocean and sound… Continue Reading

See what was biting on this day 5 years ago.

  • (6/12/2021) Here is the Frisco Rod and Gun Outer Banks Fishing Report for Hatteras Island Welcome to all of our new visitors to the island this week.! Today was a decent day with a high temperature of 82F. Looks like more of the same weather for tomorrow. Winds are out of the NE right now at… Continue Reading

Aftco, Grundens, Xtratuf, Huk, Yeti, ToadFish, Salt Life Clothing, Pelagic, Guy Harvey, Southern Fried Cotton, FroggTogg, Sperry Shoes and Frisco Rod and Gun clothing. **Select Clothing 30-50% off**

Come by and see us at Frisco Rod and Gun, located at 53610 Hwy 12, across from Billy Mitchell Airstrip and Ramp 49. Open year round, 364 days a year. Visit us in the store or shop online anytime at friscorodandgun.com