Today was sunny with a light breeze. The high was 72 while the low was 57 with light to gentle winds. Gusts up to 26mph. Currently it’s 59, feels like 58, with E winds at 3mph. Tomorrow winds should shift to the SW/SSW but remain similar speeds. Temps will also remain similar (H: 75, L: 63).
Day 2 (5/14) of the Hatteras Village Offshore Open brought many releases of 2 Sailfish, 7 White Marlin, and 15 Blue Marlin. Today was the third day of the tournament and only one Blue Marlin was released.
Sound water temp: 68-71
Ocean water temp: 67-70
5/14 – 5/15
Surf: Bluefish, Flounder, Pompano, Red Drum, Sea Mullet
Sound: No report.
Inshore: Bluefish, Bonita, Red Drum, Sheepshead, Spanish Mackerel
Offshore: Blackfin Tuna, Dolphin
Releases: See above.
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