Hatteras Island Fishing Report

Today was overcast in the morning then rainy in the early afternoon. The high was 82 while the low was 73 with light to gentle winds. Gusts up to 19mph. Currently it’s 77, feels like 83, with NE winds around 5mph. Tomorrow should have similar temps and slightly stronger winds. Chance of rain midday.

Sound water temp: 77-82 – Cloud coverage kept the temps lower

Ocean water temp: 77-82 – Cloud coverage kept the temps lower


Surf: Bluefish, Pompano, Sea Mullet

Sound: Bluefish, Speckled Trout

Inshore: Inshore boats had a variety today – Bluefish, Clams, Red Drum, Sheepshead, and Speckled Trout.

Offshore: Offshore boats brought in Dolphin and Wahoo and released a Sailfish.


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  • (5/17/2024) The high was 70 while the low was 61 with light to gentle winds. Gusts up to 25mph today. Currently it’s 61, feels like 64, with N winds around 3mph. Tomorrow the temps and winds will be about the same but the chance of rain showers is increasing. It’s looking like most of the day… Continue Reading

See what was biting on this day 3 years ago.

  • (5/18/2023) Another pretty day even though winds weren’t the best. The high was 74 while the low was 65. We’ve had light to moderate winds. Gusts up to 30mph. Currently it’s 70, feels like 64, with E winds around 14mph. We can expect very similar wind speeds tomorrow. Temps will also be about the same. Radar… Continue Reading

See what was biting on this day 4 years ago.

  • (5/17/2022) We had a high temperature of 77F today. Warm one here on the island. So far it looks like it will be a bit cooler tomorrow with more sunshine! Winds are out of the South tonight at 10mph. Quiet day off of the surf. Wahoo, Blackfin Tuna, Dolphin, King Mackerel and bottom fish were brought… Continue Reading

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  • (5/18/2021) Here is the Frisco Rod and Gun Outer Banks Fishing Report for Hatteras Island More of the same weather conditions today. High of 75F with winds out of the East right now at 9mph. Looks like the next couple days with be the same. Only thing we’ve heard are some Pompano and puppy Drum off… Continue Reading

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