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October 11, 2021
Another rainy, wet day for a good portion of the day. Our high temperature hit 75F. Looks like an overcast day for tomorrow with only an 11% chance of rain. Keep your fingers crossed! Winds are out of the North this evening right around 20mph.

Not a total washout today. There were some puppy Drum caught off the surf from Avon to Hatteras.

Some Speckled Trout and puppy Drum were also caught in the sound.

Fresh Mullet arrived at the shop this evening! Come on in early tomorrow to get your hands on some!

GOT-CHA H4CT20-6 Curltail Grub, 4″, Pink, 20/Pack

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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.
- (7/21/2024) – Today’s high was 84 while the low was 75 with light to gentle winds. Gusts up to 17mph. Currently it’s 81, feels like 90, with S winds around 6mph. Tomorrow temps should be similar while winds should increase. Chance of rain as well. Sound water temp: 80-82 Ocean water temp: 81 Surf: Bluefish, Croaker, Sea… Continue Reading
See what was biting on this day 3 years ago.
- (7/21/2023) – The high was 90 while the low was 72 with light to gentle winds. Gusts up to 23mph today. Currently it’s 81 with NNW winds around 9mph. Tomorrow’s temps and winds are looking to be about the same as today’s. Predicted high of 83, low of 77, and gentle winds. Sound water temp: 78-83 Ocean… Continue Reading
See what was biting on this day 4 years ago.
- (7/21/2022) – Another day with a high of 86. The winds have been atrocious today. They’ve been moderate to strong all day and out of the SW. Currently it’s blowing about 18mph with gusts up to 27mph. The rain is coming too, looks like around 11pm but we’ll see. If you need rain gear, you know where… Continue Reading
See what was biting on this day 5 years ago.
- (7/21/2021) – Day started off with some heavy rain but the sun came out for the afternoon and evening. Our high temperature of the day topped off at 84F. Winds right now are out of the SW at 14mph. Looks like another pretty day on tap for tomorrow with a chance of a stray shower. Hopefully anglers… Continue Reading
October 10, 2021
Crazy October weather we are having.! Rain for the most part of the past couple days. Our high temperature for today hit 77F. Winds are out of the NE currently at approximately 25mph. GALE WARNING in effect up until 3AM Monday. 60% of thundershowers throughout the day tomorrow as well.

Couple of Drum caught at the point this morning before the weather changed for the worse.

Obviously, no offshore boats went out today, however, 2 inshore boats braved the conditions early this morning. They had good trips with catches of Red Drum, Bluefish and Speckled Trout.

Glock PA195S201 G19 Gen5 Semi Auto Pistol, 9MM, 4.02″ BBL, 10+1, Front Serr, Fixed Sights

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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.
- (7/21/2024) – Today’s high was 84 while the low was 75 with light to gentle winds. Gusts up to 17mph. Currently it’s 81, feels like 90, with S winds around 6mph. Tomorrow temps should be similar while winds should increase. Chance of rain as well. Sound water temp: 80-82 Ocean water temp: 81 Surf: Bluefish, Croaker, Sea… Continue Reading
See what was biting on this day 3 years ago.
- (7/21/2023) – The high was 90 while the low was 72 with light to gentle winds. Gusts up to 23mph today. Currently it’s 81 with NNW winds around 9mph. Tomorrow’s temps and winds are looking to be about the same as today’s. Predicted high of 83, low of 77, and gentle winds. Sound water temp: 78-83 Ocean… Continue Reading
See what was biting on this day 4 years ago.
- (7/21/2022) – Another day with a high of 86. The winds have been atrocious today. They’ve been moderate to strong all day and out of the SW. Currently it’s blowing about 18mph with gusts up to 27mph. The rain is coming too, looks like around 11pm but we’ll see. If you need rain gear, you know where… Continue Reading
See what was biting on this day 5 years ago.
- (7/21/2021) – Day started off with some heavy rain but the sun came out for the afternoon and evening. Our high temperature of the day topped off at 84F. Winds right now are out of the SW at 14mph. Looks like another pretty day on tap for tomorrow with a chance of a stray shower. Hopefully anglers… Continue Reading
October 7, 2021
Heavy rains this morning with scattered showers the rest of the day. High temperature for the day was 77F. Winds are out of the NE this evening at 15mph. Looks like a bunch more rain for the weekend. Dangerous rip currents as well.

Unfortunately not much to report today. Conditions made it ugly for fishing.

Only thing we heard were some Bluefish and Sea Mullet when the rain let up.

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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.
- (7/21/2024) – Today’s high was 84 while the low was 75 with light to gentle winds. Gusts up to 17mph. Currently it’s 81, feels like 90, with S winds around 6mph. Tomorrow temps should be similar while winds should increase. Chance of rain as well. Sound water temp: 80-82 Ocean water temp: 81 Surf: Bluefish, Croaker, Sea… Continue Reading
See what was biting on this day 3 years ago.
- (7/21/2023) – The high was 90 while the low was 72 with light to gentle winds. Gusts up to 23mph today. Currently it’s 81 with NNW winds around 9mph. Tomorrow’s temps and winds are looking to be about the same as today’s. Predicted high of 83, low of 77, and gentle winds. Sound water temp: 78-83 Ocean… Continue Reading
See what was biting on this day 4 years ago.
- (7/21/2022) – Another day with a high of 86. The winds have been atrocious today. They’ve been moderate to strong all day and out of the SW. Currently it’s blowing about 18mph with gusts up to 27mph. The rain is coming too, looks like around 11pm but we’ll see. If you need rain gear, you know where… Continue Reading
See what was biting on this day 5 years ago.
- (7/21/2021) – Day started off with some heavy rain but the sun came out for the afternoon and evening. Our high temperature of the day topped off at 84F. Winds right now are out of the SW at 14mph. Looks like another pretty day on tap for tomorrow with a chance of a stray shower. Hopefully anglers… Continue Reading
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.
- (7/21/2024) – Today’s high was 84 while the low was 75 with light to gentle winds. Gusts up to 17mph. Currently it’s 81, feels like 90, with S winds around 6mph. Tomorrow temps should be similar while winds should increase. Chance of rain as well. Sound water temp: 80-82 Ocean water temp: 81 Surf: Bluefish, Croaker, Sea… Continue Reading
See what was biting on this day 3 years ago.
- (7/21/2023) – The high was 90 while the low was 72 with light to gentle winds. Gusts up to 23mph today. Currently it’s 81 with NNW winds around 9mph. Tomorrow’s temps and winds are looking to be about the same as today’s. Predicted high of 83, low of 77, and gentle winds. Sound water temp: 78-83 Ocean… Continue Reading
See what was biting on this day 4 years ago.
- (7/21/2022) – Another day with a high of 86. The winds have been atrocious today. They’ve been moderate to strong all day and out of the SW. Currently it’s blowing about 18mph with gusts up to 27mph. The rain is coming too, looks like around 11pm but we’ll see. If you need rain gear, you know where… Continue Reading
See what was biting on this day 5 years ago.
- (7/21/2021) – Day started off with some heavy rain but the sun came out for the afternoon and evening. Our high temperature of the day topped off at 84F. Winds right now are out of the SW at 14mph. Looks like another pretty day on tap for tomorrow with a chance of a stray shower. Hopefully anglers… 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.

Hopkins 75BW Shorty Hammered Spoon w/Bucktail Treble, 2 1/2″, 3/4 oz, Stainless Steel

The Shorty resembles baitfish with thick bodies that are heavier than conventional spoons for improved cast-ability or deep jigging. Great for freshwater or saltwater species, this lure has a hammered finish for irresistible reflection to fish

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.
- (7/21/2024) – Today’s high was 84 while the low was 75 with light to gentle winds. Gusts up to 17mph. Currently it’s 81, feels like 90, with S winds around 6mph. Tomorrow temps should be similar while winds should increase. Chance of rain as well. Sound water temp: 80-82 Ocean water temp: 81 Surf: Bluefish, Croaker, Sea… Continue Reading
See what was biting on this day 3 years ago.
- (7/21/2023) – The high was 90 while the low was 72 with light to gentle winds. Gusts up to 23mph today. Currently it’s 81 with NNW winds around 9mph. Tomorrow’s temps and winds are looking to be about the same as today’s. Predicted high of 83, low of 77, and gentle winds. Sound water temp: 78-83 Ocean… Continue Reading
See what was biting on this day 4 years ago.
- (7/21/2022) – Another day with a high of 86. The winds have been atrocious today. They’ve been moderate to strong all day and out of the SW. Currently it’s blowing about 18mph with gusts up to 27mph. The rain is coming too, looks like around 11pm but we’ll see. If you need rain gear, you know where… Continue Reading
See what was biting on this day 5 years ago.
- (7/21/2021) – Day started off with some heavy rain but the sun came out for the afternoon and evening. Our high temperature of the day topped off at 84F. Winds right now are out of the SW at 14mph. Looks like another pretty day on tap for tomorrow with a chance of a stray shower. Hopefully anglers… Continue Reading