Category: What’s Biting

September 10, 2021
Friday brought about some wonderful weather with our high temperature maxing out at 79F. Winds out of the North made for a almost fall like day. Looks like the weekend will be more of the same.

We still have a High Surf Advisory in effect until 3am Saturday.

Rodanthe Pier- catching puppy Drum today

No news in the surf fishing department. Surf was rough and tides were extra high today.

Offshore boats did not make it out today.

Inshore boats had a good time with citation Red Drum along with Bluefish and keeper 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.
- (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
September 9, 2021
Not a bad day for weather, only little bit of rain this evening. High temperature was 82F this afternoon. Winds right now are out of the North at 20mph.

High Surf Advisory in effect until 3am Saturday. Dangerous rip currents an waves at 5 to 7 feet.

Really not much going on in the surf.

Some puppy Drum and Speckled Trout were caught in the sound

Only couple boats ventured offshore today and they managed to bring back some Dolphin, Wahoo and Blackfin tuna. Three Sailfish were also released.

Keeper Red Drum, large Red Drum, Speckled Trout and some Flounder were caught by 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.
- (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
September 8, 2021
Half way through the week and can’t complain about the weather we’ve been having. Another day of warm temps and sunny skies today. Our high temperature topped off at 86F. Looks like storms moving in tonight and throughout the day tomorrow. Winds are currently out of the SW at 15mph.

High surf advisory through Thursday evening making for dangerous swimming conditions. PLEASE STAY OUT OF THE WATER.

Rough surf conditions made for a slow day fishing.

Head on over to the sound where the Red Drum, Speckled Trout and Flounder are biting.

Offshore boats that went out today brought back Dolphin and Wahoo. A few Sailfish and Blue Marlin were released today.

Inshore boats are doing well with Red Drum, some Speckled Trout and plenty of Flounder!

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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
September 6, 2021
Happy Labor Day to everyone! Hope you got to enjoy your day with friends and family or however you chose to spend the day. We had a wonderful day here with a high temperature of 86F. Currently we have winds out of the West at 5mph. Dangerous rip currents projected for all day tomorrow so please be careful and stay out of the water.

Avon beaches reported Flounder, Spanish Mackerel and some Bluefish.

Bluefish and Spanish Mackerel at the point earlier today.

Small mixed bag off the beaches here in Frisco.

Puppy Drum and Speckled trout still being caught in the sound from Avon to Hatteras.

Offshore boats out of Hatteras had a rough day but still managed some fish. Dolphin and Wahoo were brought back to the docks.

Carolina Girl released a Sailfish.

The inshore boats had a better day with Red Drum, Speckled Trout, a few Spanish Mackerel and some Flounder.

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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
September 5, 2021
Hope everyone had a wonderful weekend whether you are here on the island or somewhere else.! We had a great day for weather here in Frisco. Our high temperature was 82F. More of the same for tomorrow as well. This evening we have winds out of the SW at 14mph.

Rodanthe Pier- Flounder and a nice King Mackerel were reported

Avon beaches had some scattered puppy Drum

Buxton, puppy Drum

Quiet here in Frisco.

Flounder and puppy Drum in the surf off the Hatteras beaches

Good day for the offshore boats out of Hatteras. Blackfin Tuna, Dolphin, Wahoo and Yellowfin Tuna were brought in. Four Blue Marlins and one Sailfish were released as well.

Inshore boats caught their limits of Bluefish and slot Red Drum.

***REMINDER*** Tomorrow, Monday, September 6th we begin our fall hours and we close at 9pm.

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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