Author: frgstaff

October 6, 2021
Good evening and hope you enjoyed this clear and sunny day. Our high temperature for today was 82F. Looks like some rain rolling in for tomorrow. Right now we have winds out of the East at 15mph. Dangerous rip currents for tomorrow.

Pretty slow day again off the surf.

Avon reported small pompano

Bluefish, Spanish mackerel and sharks at the point today

A few puppy Drum were caught here in Frisco.

Slow day for the offshore boats. A few Dolphin, Wahoo, Blackfin Tuna and King Mackerel were brought back

Inshore boats caught Speckled Trout, Drum, Bluefish and Spanish Mackerel.

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CHECK OUT SOME OF THE UPCOMING FISHING EVENTS ON HATTERAS ISLAND

36th Annual Capital City Four Wheelers Surf Fishing Tournament

North Carolina Beach Buggy Association Red Drum Tournament

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

See what was biting on this day 1 year ago.
- (7/19/2025) – Today was another hot one. The high was 88 while the low was 79 with light to gentle winds. Gusts up to 24mph. Currently it’s 82, feels like 87, with SW winds around 11mph. Tomorrow winds show an increase in the afternoon. Temps will be around the same again. Sound water temp: 83-86 Ocean water… Continue Reading
See what was biting on this day 2 years ago.
- (7/20/2024) – Today’s high was 84 while the low was 75 with light to moderate winds. Gusts up to 30mph. Currently it’s 80, feels like 86, with SW winds around 13mph. Gusts around 21mph. Tomorrow the winds should die out a little bit and temps will remain similar. Like today, tomorrow likely won’t bring much rain. Sound… Continue Reading
See what was biting on this day 3 years ago.
- (7/20/2023) – The high was 81 while the low was 72 with light to gentle winds. Gusts up to 19mph today. Currently it’s 73 with WSW winds around 4mph. Tomorrow’s winds are predicted to be a bit stronger while temps should remain the same. There’s also a chance of rain. Sound water temp: 81-84 Ocean water temp:… Continue Reading
See what was biting on this day 4 years ago.
- (7/20/2022) – The high got up to 86. Winds have been gentle to moderate and switching directions all day, not a great day for the big boats. Currently it’s 81, feels like 84, with winds out of the WSW around 11mph. Gusts are up to 22mph. Tomorrow’s temps are looking to be about the same but winds… Continue Reading
See what was biting on this day 5 years ago.
- (7/20/2021) – Rain on and off today with a high temperature of 78F earlier. Possibility of some showers tomorrow morning as well. Winds are out of the West this evening at 8mph. Rodanthe Pier- Croakers, Spanish Mackerel, Sea Mullet, Sheepshead, Bluefish, Black Sea Bass and Flounder Sea Mullet and Pompano off the Avon beach tdoay. Slow going… Continue Reading
October 4, 2021
Hope everyone that could got out and enjoyed our beaches or the island in general today. We had a high temperature of 82F with clear skies. Currently we have winds out of the South at 14mph.

Pretty quiet day off the surf today. Some Bluefish, puppy Drum and Pompano just north of the point.

No report from Frisco or Hatteras.

Good day offshore for Wahoo and Dolphin. Blackfin Tuna and a variety of bottom fish were also thrown in the mix. One Blue Marlin was released.

Limits of Speckled Trout and Bluefish for the inshore charters. Some Red Drum as well.

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CHECK OUT SOME OF THE UPCOMING FISHING EVENTS ON HATTERAS ISLAND

36th Annual Capital City Four Wheelers Surf Fishing Tournament

North Carolina Beach Buggy Association Red Drum Tournament

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

See what was biting on this day 1 year ago.
- (7/19/2025) – Today was another hot one. The high was 88 while the low was 79 with light to gentle winds. Gusts up to 24mph. Currently it’s 82, feels like 87, with SW winds around 11mph. Tomorrow winds show an increase in the afternoon. Temps will be around the same again. Sound water temp: 83-86 Ocean water… Continue Reading
See what was biting on this day 2 years ago.
- (7/20/2024) – Today’s high was 84 while the low was 75 with light to moderate winds. Gusts up to 30mph. Currently it’s 80, feels like 86, with SW winds around 13mph. Gusts around 21mph. Tomorrow the winds should die out a little bit and temps will remain similar. Like today, tomorrow likely won’t bring much rain. Sound… Continue Reading
See what was biting on this day 3 years ago.
- (7/20/2023) – The high was 81 while the low was 72 with light to gentle winds. Gusts up to 19mph today. Currently it’s 73 with WSW winds around 4mph. Tomorrow’s winds are predicted to be a bit stronger while temps should remain the same. There’s also a chance of rain. Sound water temp: 81-84 Ocean water temp:… Continue Reading
See what was biting on this day 4 years ago.
- (7/20/2022) – The high got up to 86. Winds have been gentle to moderate and switching directions all day, not a great day for the big boats. Currently it’s 81, feels like 84, with winds out of the WSW around 11mph. Gusts are up to 22mph. Tomorrow’s temps are looking to be about the same but winds… Continue Reading
See what was biting on this day 5 years ago.
- (7/20/2021) – Rain on and off today with a high temperature of 78F earlier. Possibility of some showers tomorrow morning as well. Winds are out of the West this evening at 8mph. Rodanthe Pier- Croakers, Spanish Mackerel, Sea Mullet, Sheepshead, Bluefish, Black Sea Bass and Flounder Sea Mullet and Pompano off the Avon beach tdoay. Slow going… Continue Reading
October 3, 2021
Temperatures rose slightly today and our day ended at 81F. No rain in sight for the next couple of days it looks like. Winds are out of the South tonight at 15mph.

Slow day off the surf. Conditions were still a bit rough but calming down.

Rodanthe Pier- saw some Pompano caught

Sharks at the point earlier today.

Some boats headed offshore today and brought back Dolphin, a couple of Wahoo, few Blackfin Tuna and bottom fish.

Inshore boats are still catching Speckled Trout, Bluefish and Drum.

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CHECK OUT SOME OF THE UPCOMING FISHING EVENTS ON HATTERAS ISLAND

36th Annual Capital City Four Wheelers Surf Fishing Tournament

North Carolina Beach Buggy Association Red Drum Tournament

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

See what was biting on this day 1 year ago.
- (7/19/2025) – Today was another hot one. The high was 88 while the low was 79 with light to gentle winds. Gusts up to 24mph. Currently it’s 82, feels like 87, with SW winds around 11mph. Tomorrow winds show an increase in the afternoon. Temps will be around the same again. Sound water temp: 83-86 Ocean water… Continue Reading
See what was biting on this day 2 years ago.
- (7/20/2024) – Today’s high was 84 while the low was 75 with light to moderate winds. Gusts up to 30mph. Currently it’s 80, feels like 86, with SW winds around 13mph. Gusts around 21mph. Tomorrow the winds should die out a little bit and temps will remain similar. Like today, tomorrow likely won’t bring much rain. Sound… Continue Reading
See what was biting on this day 3 years ago.
- (7/20/2023) – The high was 81 while the low was 72 with light to gentle winds. Gusts up to 19mph today. Currently it’s 73 with WSW winds around 4mph. Tomorrow’s winds are predicted to be a bit stronger while temps should remain the same. There’s also a chance of rain. Sound water temp: 81-84 Ocean water temp:… Continue Reading
See what was biting on this day 4 years ago.
- (7/20/2022) – The high got up to 86. Winds have been gentle to moderate and switching directions all day, not a great day for the big boats. Currently it’s 81, feels like 84, with winds out of the WSW around 11mph. Gusts are up to 22mph. Tomorrow’s temps are looking to be about the same but winds… Continue Reading
See what was biting on this day 5 years ago.
- (7/20/2021) – Rain on and off today with a high temperature of 78F earlier. Possibility of some showers tomorrow morning as well. Winds are out of the West this evening at 8mph. Rodanthe Pier- Croakers, Spanish Mackerel, Sea Mullet, Sheepshead, Bluefish, Black Sea Bass and Flounder Sea Mullet and Pompano off the Avon beach tdoay. Slow going… Continue Reading
October 2, 2021
Welcome to all of our visitors here on the island.! We are looking at a nice start to the week weather wise. Our high temperature for the day here in Frisco was75F. Winds are out of the South tonight at 9mph.

Rough conditions made for a slow day off of the surf.

Some Speckled Trout and puppy Drum were caught in the sound both here and in Avon.

Offshore boats out of Hatteras had a good day with Dolphin, Wahoo, some Blackfin Tuna and various bottom fish. One Sailfish was also released.

Inshore boats limited out on Speckled Trout and Bluefish.

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CHECK OUT SOME OF THE UPCOMING FISHING EVENTS ON HATTERAS ISLAND

36th Annual Capital City Four Wheelers Surf Fishing Tournament

North Carolina Beach Buggy Association Red Drum Tournament

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

See what was biting on this day 1 year ago.
- (7/19/2025) – Today was another hot one. The high was 88 while the low was 79 with light to gentle winds. Gusts up to 24mph. Currently it’s 82, feels like 87, with SW winds around 11mph. Tomorrow winds show an increase in the afternoon. Temps will be around the same again. Sound water temp: 83-86 Ocean water… Continue Reading
See what was biting on this day 2 years ago.
- (7/20/2024) – Today’s high was 84 while the low was 75 with light to moderate winds. Gusts up to 30mph. Currently it’s 80, feels like 86, with SW winds around 13mph. Gusts around 21mph. Tomorrow the winds should die out a little bit and temps will remain similar. Like today, tomorrow likely won’t bring much rain. Sound… Continue Reading
See what was biting on this day 3 years ago.
- (7/20/2023) – The high was 81 while the low was 72 with light to gentle winds. Gusts up to 19mph today. Currently it’s 73 with WSW winds around 4mph. Tomorrow’s winds are predicted to be a bit stronger while temps should remain the same. There’s also a chance of rain. Sound water temp: 81-84 Ocean water temp:… Continue Reading
See what was biting on this day 4 years ago.
- (7/20/2022) – The high got up to 86. Winds have been gentle to moderate and switching directions all day, not a great day for the big boats. Currently it’s 81, feels like 84, with winds out of the WSW around 11mph. Gusts are up to 22mph. Tomorrow’s temps are looking to be about the same but winds… Continue Reading
See what was biting on this day 5 years ago.
- (7/20/2021) – Rain on and off today with a high temperature of 78F earlier. Possibility of some showers tomorrow morning as well. Winds are out of the West this evening at 8mph. Rodanthe Pier- Croakers, Spanish Mackerel, Sea Mullet, Sheepshead, Bluefish, Black Sea Bass and Flounder Sea Mullet and Pompano off the Avon beach tdoay. Slow going… Continue Reading
October 1, 2021
We had another beautiful day to end out the week here on the island. Our high temperature for the day was 75F. We have winds out of the NE this evening around 12mph. Looks like we have a beach hazard statement through Saturday evening for dangerous rip currents. PLEASE STAY OUT OF THE WATER

Rodanthe Pier- Spot and Spanish Mackerel

Honestly it was a slow day off the surf. Only heard of some Bluefish caught earlier today. Nice puppy Drum bite in the sound in Avon and Buxton however.

Offshore boats from Hatteras had a slow go as well. Bottom fish, some Dolphin, Wahoo and a few Blackfin Tuna. One Sailfish was also released.

Inshore boats did ok with Red Drum, Speckled Trout and a few Blues.

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CHECK OUT SOME OF THE UPCOMING FISHING EVENTS ON HATTERAS ISLAND

36th Annual Capital City Four Wheelers Surf Fishing Tournament

North Carolina Beach Buggy Association Red Drum Tournament

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

See what was biting on this day 1 year ago.
- (7/19/2025) – Today was another hot one. The high was 88 while the low was 79 with light to gentle winds. Gusts up to 24mph. Currently it’s 82, feels like 87, with SW winds around 11mph. Tomorrow winds show an increase in the afternoon. Temps will be around the same again. Sound water temp: 83-86 Ocean water… Continue Reading
See what was biting on this day 2 years ago.
- (7/20/2024) – Today’s high was 84 while the low was 75 with light to moderate winds. Gusts up to 30mph. Currently it’s 80, feels like 86, with SW winds around 13mph. Gusts around 21mph. Tomorrow the winds should die out a little bit and temps will remain similar. Like today, tomorrow likely won’t bring much rain. Sound… Continue Reading
See what was biting on this day 3 years ago.
- (7/20/2023) – The high was 81 while the low was 72 with light to gentle winds. Gusts up to 19mph today. Currently it’s 73 with WSW winds around 4mph. Tomorrow’s winds are predicted to be a bit stronger while temps should remain the same. There’s also a chance of rain. Sound water temp: 81-84 Ocean water temp:… Continue Reading
See what was biting on this day 4 years ago.
- (7/20/2022) – The high got up to 86. Winds have been gentle to moderate and switching directions all day, not a great day for the big boats. Currently it’s 81, feels like 84, with winds out of the WSW around 11mph. Gusts are up to 22mph. Tomorrow’s temps are looking to be about the same but winds… Continue Reading
See what was biting on this day 5 years ago.
- (7/20/2021) – Rain on and off today with a high temperature of 78F earlier. Possibility of some showers tomorrow morning as well. Winds are out of the West this evening at 8mph. Rodanthe Pier- Croakers, Spanish Mackerel, Sea Mullet, Sheepshead, Bluefish, Black Sea Bass and Flounder Sea Mullet and Pompano off the Avon beach tdoay. Slow going… Continue Reading