Category: Fishing Report

September 22, 2021
Windy day for our Wednesday. High temperature for today topped off at 86F. Tomorrow is not looking so good with an 80% chance of rain. We have winds out of the South currently at 24mph. Beach hazard statement for dangerous rip currents from Thursday am trough 8pm.

Avon beaches reported puppy Drum caught today.

Pompano, Sea Mullet and puppy Drum just North of the point.

Sharks, Bluefish and a couple of Spanish at the point earlier today.

Spanish Mackerel, Bluefish and puppy Drum off of ramp 55 in Hatteras.

No offshore report

Inshore boats caught Red Drum, Bluefish and Speckled Trout

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36th Annual Capital City Four Wheelers Surf Fishing Tournament

North Carolina Beach Buggy Association Red Drum Tournament

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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.
- (9/22/2025) – Today was warm with a nice light breeze. The high was 72 while the low was 69 with light to gentle winds. Gusts up to 24mph. Currently it’s 70, feels like 74, with NE winds around 5mph. Tomorrow will bring more of the same weather. Not too warm, not cold, and just a little bit… Continue Reading
See what was biting on this day 2 years ago.
- (9/24/2024) – Today’s high was 79 while the low was 70 with light winds. Gusts up to 17mph. Currently it’s 72, feels like 73, with E winds around 6mph. Tomorrow will be a little warmer with a predicted high of 81. Winds will be light to gentle. Sound water temp: 75-76 Ocean water temp: 75 Surf: Bluefish… Continue Reading
See what was biting on this day 3 years ago.
- (9/23/2023) – The high was 79 while the low was 70 with moderate to very strong/near gale winds. Gusts up to 54mph today. Currently it’s 70, feels like 66, with SW winds around 16mph. Gusts around 26mph. Tomorrow we’ll see similar temps with a decrease in the winds. With the winds switching to the SW today the… Continue Reading
See what was biting on this day 4 years ago.
- (9/24/2022) – Today’s high was 72, low was 61. Winds have been light all day and switching directions. Currently, it’s 66, feels like 63, with WSW winds around 5mph. Tomorrow’s winds are going to increase along with the temps. Water temp was between 70.9 and 75 today. Surf: Bluefish, Pompano, Red Drum Sound: Bluefish, Red Drum, Speckled… Continue Reading
See what was biting on this day 5 years ago.
- (9/23/2021) – Rain, rain and more rain today. High temperature was 81F. Winds are out of the North this evening at 8mph. Rain tomorrow morning tapering off later in the day. Avon Pier- nice citation size Red Drum today Sharks, keeper Drum, citation Drum and small Spanish Mackerel at the point today. Quiet here in Frisco and… Continue Reading
September 21, 2021
Started off a bit humid this morning but ended up overcast with a high temperature of 86F. Winds are out of the SE this evening at approximately 18mph. We have a beach hazard warning until Wednesday at 8 pm for dangerous rip currents. PLEASE stay out of the water.

Rodanthe Pier- puppy Drum, Flounder, Pompano, Spanish Mackerel and some Spot

Puppy Drum and Sea Mullet in Avon today.

Sea Mullet and Pompano just North of the point.

Choppy and no report from Frisco

Nice Sea Mullet, Pompano and puppy Drum off of ramp 55 in Hatteras earlier.

Only a few boats went offshore and caught some Blackfin Tuna, a couple of Dolphin, but managed a good day with Wahoo.

Inshore boats in Hatteras did good with Speckled Trout, Bluefish and keeper Drum.

AccuSharp 709C Sport Knife Orange

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36th Annual Capital City Four Wheelers Surf Fishing Tournament

North Carolina Beach Buggy Association Red Drum Tournament

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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.
- (9/22/2025) – Today was warm with a nice light breeze. The high was 72 while the low was 69 with light to gentle winds. Gusts up to 24mph. Currently it’s 70, feels like 74, with NE winds around 5mph. Tomorrow will bring more of the same weather. Not too warm, not cold, and just a little bit… Continue Reading
See what was biting on this day 2 years ago.
- (9/24/2024) – Today’s high was 79 while the low was 70 with light winds. Gusts up to 17mph. Currently it’s 72, feels like 73, with E winds around 6mph. Tomorrow will be a little warmer with a predicted high of 81. Winds will be light to gentle. Sound water temp: 75-76 Ocean water temp: 75 Surf: Bluefish… Continue Reading
See what was biting on this day 3 years ago.
- (9/23/2023) – The high was 79 while the low was 70 with moderate to very strong/near gale winds. Gusts up to 54mph today. Currently it’s 70, feels like 66, with SW winds around 16mph. Gusts around 26mph. Tomorrow we’ll see similar temps with a decrease in the winds. With the winds switching to the SW today the… Continue Reading
See what was biting on this day 4 years ago.
- (9/24/2022) – Today’s high was 72, low was 61. Winds have been light all day and switching directions. Currently, it’s 66, feels like 63, with WSW winds around 5mph. Tomorrow’s winds are going to increase along with the temps. Water temp was between 70.9 and 75 today. Surf: Bluefish, Pompano, Red Drum Sound: Bluefish, Red Drum, Speckled… Continue Reading
See what was biting on this day 5 years ago.
- (9/23/2021) – Rain, rain and more rain today. High temperature was 81F. Winds are out of the North this evening at 8mph. Rain tomorrow morning tapering off later in the day. Avon Pier- nice citation size Red Drum today Sharks, keeper Drum, citation Drum and small Spanish Mackerel at the point today. Quiet here in Frisco and… Continue Reading
September 20, 2021
Busy day here on the island. Lots of visitors out and about. Fishing is in full swing and the temperatures are still pleasantly warm. Our high temperature in Frisco today was 82F. We are looking at winds out of the East this evening at around 13mph. Slight chance of a rain shower tomorrow.

Puppy Drum everywhere again today. If you aren’t here, you are missing out.!

Few bigger sharks caught and released near the point today as well.

Good Wahoo fishing for the offshore boats today. Along with Wahoo, they were also catching Blackfin Tuna and Dolphin. Nearshore boats were catching Spanish Mackerel, Bluefish and King Mackerel.

Inshore boats found Speckled Trout, Bluefish and keeper Red Drum.

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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.
- (9/22/2025) – Today was warm with a nice light breeze. The high was 72 while the low was 69 with light to gentle winds. Gusts up to 24mph. Currently it’s 70, feels like 74, with NE winds around 5mph. Tomorrow will bring more of the same weather. Not too warm, not cold, and just a little bit… Continue Reading
See what was biting on this day 2 years ago.
- (9/24/2024) – Today’s high was 79 while the low was 70 with light winds. Gusts up to 17mph. Currently it’s 72, feels like 73, with E winds around 6mph. Tomorrow will be a little warmer with a predicted high of 81. Winds will be light to gentle. Sound water temp: 75-76 Ocean water temp: 75 Surf: Bluefish… Continue Reading
See what was biting on this day 3 years ago.
- (9/23/2023) – The high was 79 while the low was 70 with moderate to very strong/near gale winds. Gusts up to 54mph today. Currently it’s 70, feels like 66, with SW winds around 16mph. Gusts around 26mph. Tomorrow we’ll see similar temps with a decrease in the winds. With the winds switching to the SW today the… Continue Reading
See what was biting on this day 4 years ago.
- (9/24/2022) – Today’s high was 72, low was 61. Winds have been light all day and switching directions. Currently, it’s 66, feels like 63, with WSW winds around 5mph. Tomorrow’s winds are going to increase along with the temps. Water temp was between 70.9 and 75 today. Surf: Bluefish, Pompano, Red Drum Sound: Bluefish, Red Drum, Speckled… Continue Reading
See what was biting on this day 5 years ago.
- (9/23/2021) – Rain, rain and more rain today. High temperature was 81F. Winds are out of the North this evening at 8mph. Rain tomorrow morning tapering off later in the day. Avon Pier- nice citation size Red Drum today Sharks, keeper Drum, citation Drum and small Spanish Mackerel at the point today. Quiet here in Frisco and… Continue Reading
September 19, 2021
September is flying by with today already being the 19th.! Today was another perfect day to be here on the island. Our afternoon temperature topped off at 84F. Tomorrow is looking like it will be more of the same. Winds are showing out of the NE this evening right around 15mph.

Drum fishing is upon us. Puppy Drum were caught off of both piers today as well as all beaches from Rodanthe to Hatteras. Several larger Drum were also caught in Buxton today as well.

Offshore boats out of Hatteras today found Dolphin, Wahoo, Blackfin Tuna and some King Mackerel.

Limits of Speckled Trout and keeper Red Drum for the inshore boats.

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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.
- (9/22/2025) – Today was warm with a nice light breeze. The high was 72 while the low was 69 with light to gentle winds. Gusts up to 24mph. Currently it’s 70, feels like 74, with NE winds around 5mph. Tomorrow will bring more of the same weather. Not too warm, not cold, and just a little bit… Continue Reading
See what was biting on this day 2 years ago.
- (9/24/2024) – Today’s high was 79 while the low was 70 with light winds. Gusts up to 17mph. Currently it’s 72, feels like 73, with E winds around 6mph. Tomorrow will be a little warmer with a predicted high of 81. Winds will be light to gentle. Sound water temp: 75-76 Ocean water temp: 75 Surf: Bluefish… Continue Reading
See what was biting on this day 3 years ago.
- (9/23/2023) – The high was 79 while the low was 70 with moderate to very strong/near gale winds. Gusts up to 54mph today. Currently it’s 70, feels like 66, with SW winds around 16mph. Gusts around 26mph. Tomorrow we’ll see similar temps with a decrease in the winds. With the winds switching to the SW today the… Continue Reading
See what was biting on this day 4 years ago.
- (9/24/2022) – Today’s high was 72, low was 61. Winds have been light all day and switching directions. Currently, it’s 66, feels like 63, with WSW winds around 5mph. Tomorrow’s winds are going to increase along with the temps. Water temp was between 70.9 and 75 today. Surf: Bluefish, Pompano, Red Drum Sound: Bluefish, Red Drum, Speckled… Continue Reading
See what was biting on this day 5 years ago.
- (9/23/2021) – Rain, rain and more rain today. High temperature was 81F. Winds are out of the North this evening at 8mph. Rain tomorrow morning tapering off later in the day. Avon Pier- nice citation size Red Drum today Sharks, keeper Drum, citation Drum and small Spanish Mackerel at the point today. Quiet here in Frisco and… Continue Reading
September 17, 2021
Breezy and warm today with a high temperature of 82F. Looks like a nice weekend ahead for weather. Winds are out of the North this evening at 20mph. Dangerous rip currents through this evening.

Few big Red Drum, puppy drum and plenty of Bluefish caught at the point throughout the day. Surf was rough and cloudy here in Frisco, no reports.

Offshore boats stayed tied to the docks.

Inshore boats had a fun day catching and releasing big Red Drum, keeper Drum 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.
- (9/22/2025) – Today was warm with a nice light breeze. The high was 72 while the low was 69 with light to gentle winds. Gusts up to 24mph. Currently it’s 70, feels like 74, with NE winds around 5mph. Tomorrow will bring more of the same weather. Not too warm, not cold, and just a little bit… Continue Reading
See what was biting on this day 2 years ago.
- (9/24/2024) – Today’s high was 79 while the low was 70 with light winds. Gusts up to 17mph. Currently it’s 72, feels like 73, with E winds around 6mph. Tomorrow will be a little warmer with a predicted high of 81. Winds will be light to gentle. Sound water temp: 75-76 Ocean water temp: 75 Surf: Bluefish… Continue Reading
See what was biting on this day 3 years ago.
- (9/23/2023) – The high was 79 while the low was 70 with moderate to very strong/near gale winds. Gusts up to 54mph today. Currently it’s 70, feels like 66, with SW winds around 16mph. Gusts around 26mph. Tomorrow we’ll see similar temps with a decrease in the winds. With the winds switching to the SW today the… Continue Reading
See what was biting on this day 4 years ago.
- (9/24/2022) – Today’s high was 72, low was 61. Winds have been light all day and switching directions. Currently, it’s 66, feels like 63, with WSW winds around 5mph. Tomorrow’s winds are going to increase along with the temps. Water temp was between 70.9 and 75 today. Surf: Bluefish, Pompano, Red Drum Sound: Bluefish, Red Drum, Speckled… Continue Reading
See what was biting on this day 5 years ago.
- (9/23/2021) – Rain, rain and more rain today. High temperature was 81F. Winds are out of the North this evening at 8mph. Rain tomorrow morning tapering off later in the day. Avon Pier- nice citation size Red Drum today Sharks, keeper Drum, citation Drum and small Spanish Mackerel at the point today. Quiet here in Frisco and… Continue Reading