Hatteras Island Fishing Report

Today was rather warm but the gusts kept it comfortable. The high was 72 while the low was 64 with light to moderate winds. Gusts up to 38mph. Currently it’s 66, feels like 69, with WSW winds around 9mph. Gusts around 29mph. Tomorrow winds should continue to be light to moderate speeds but temps should cool down a little. We wish everyone a Happy Thanksgiving!

Sound water temp: 60-63

Ocean water temp: ~60


Surf: Black Drum, Blowtoads, Croaker, Sea Mullet, Sharks

Sound: No report.

Inshore: Yesterday inshore parties had fun catching Red Drum and Triggerfish. Today they had catches of Sheepshead and Tautog.

Offshore: Yesterday the big boats got out and caught Blackfin Tuna, Bluefish, and King Mackerel. Today they stayed tied to the docks.

Releases: No report.


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