Hatteras Island Fishing Report

Today was overcast at times but still very humid and hot. The high was 88 while the low was 80 with light to gentle winds. Gusts up to 20mph. Currently it’s 81, feels like 91, with N winds around 3mph. Tomorrow will bring light to gentle winds and similar temps.

Sound water temp: 82-90 over the last few days

Ocean water temp: 76-86 over the last few days.


7/20/25

Surf: Bluefish, Croaker, Pompano, Sea Mullet, Sharks, Spanish Mackerel

Sound: No report.

Inshore: Bluefish, Sharks

Offshore: Blackfin Tuna, Dolphin, Wahoo — Releases: Sailfish

7/21/25

Surf: Bluefish, Croaker, Flounder, Pompano, Sea Mullet, Spanish Mackerel

Sound: Bluefish, Red Drum, Speckled Trout

Inshore: Bluefish, Clams, Speckled Trout

Offshore: Blackfin Tuna, Dolphin, Wahoo — Releases: Many Sailfish and a Blue Marlin

7/22/25

Surf: Spanish Mackerel, Pompano

Sound: Bluefish, Red Drum, Spanish Mackerel, Speckled Trout

Inshore: Bluefish, Red Drum (citation and keeper sized)

Offshore: Blackfin Tuna, Dolphin, Wahoo — Releases: A few Sailfish

7/23/25

Surf: Croaker

Sound: No report.

Inshore: Bluefish, Red Drum, Spanish Mackerel, Speckled Trout

Offshore: No report.

7/24/25

Surf: Bluefish, Croaker

Sound: Bluefish, Red Drum, Speckled Trout

Inshore: Bluefish, Sheepshead, Spanish Mackerel, Speckled Trout

Offshore: Blackfin Tuna, Dolphin, Wahoo, and some bottom fish. — Releases: Sailfish


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See what was biting on this day 1 year ago.

  • (7/26/2025) Today was maybe the hottest day yet. The high was 93 while the low was 82 with light to gentle winds. Gusts up to 17mph. Currently it’s 82, feels like 92, with E winds around 5mph. Tomorrow should thankfully not be as hot and winds should increase. Sound water temp: 84-88 Ocean water temp: 83-86… Continue Reading

See what was biting on this day 2 years ago.

  • (7/26/2024) Last night and throughout the day we saw plenty of rain. Today’s high was 79 while the low was 73 with light to moderate winds. Gusts up to 13mph. Currently it’s 75, feels like 84, with NE winds around 4mph. Tomorrow’s temps will stay the same while winds should increase. Chance of rain still. Sound… Continue Reading

See what was biting on this day 3 years ago.

  • (7/27/2023) The high was 88 while the low was 81 with light to gentle winds. Gusts up to 25mph today. Currently it’s 82, feels like 90, with SW winds around 9mph. Tomorrow’s weather will be similar to today’s. Radar is clear. Sound water temp: 84-88 Ocean water temp: ~83 Surf: Bluefish, Croaker, Pompano, Red Drum, Sea… Continue Reading

See what was biting on this day 4 years ago.

  • (7/27/2022) Today was almost the same as yesterday, just add in a bit of rain. Winds are still moderate and out of the SW and the high was 86 again. Currently it’s 80 but feels like 85 with SW winds around 13mph. Gusts up to 19mph. More of the same temps and winds to come tomorrow.… Continue Reading

See what was biting on this day 5 years ago.

  • (7/27/2021) Nearing the end of July and it’s hot and humid. Another day topped off at 86F. Winds right now are out of the South at 11mph. Chance of thunderstorms again Wednesday morning giving way to cloudy skies for the rest of the day. Rodanthe Pier- Flounder, Croaker, Bluefish, Sea Mullet, Spadefish, Yellowtail, Speckled Trout, Spanish… Continue Reading

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