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September 4, 2021
So far, September’s weather is not disappointing. Today we had a high of 81F. Winds are out of the East this evening at 7mph

Rodanthe Pier- puppy Drum, False Albacore, Flounder, Spot and Jack Crevalle

Avon beaches- puppy Drum, Flounder, Spanish Mackerel.

Frisco beaches- Spanish Mackerel at sunset

Offshore boats out of Hatteras had good catches of Wahoo and Dolphin. They also caught a variety of Tuna, Blackfin, Skipjack and Yellowfin. Two Sailfish were also released.

Inshore boats caught their limits of Bluefish and keeper Drum. Several citation sized Drum were also caught

We have a new feature added to our website. You can now submit your own fish pictures under our Fishing Report category.!

Fishing Report – Image Galleries – Show us your Fish!

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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 3, 2021
Happy Friday! Hope everyone enjoyed there day/week here on the island. We had beautiful, almost fall like temps this morning. The temps for today topped off at 81F with winds out of the NE currently at 16mph. Looks like we are in for a nice Labor Day weekend.

Slot Drum in Rodanthe and Avon today along with Pompano in Avon as well.

Spanish earlier at the point.

No offshore report today, boats stayed tied up.

Quiet on the south beaches.

Inshore boats however had a great day with keeper Red Drum, Bluefish and citation Red Drum.

Hats off to the Hook Up Charters out of Hatteras with 23 citation sized Red Drum today.! Captain John fished them hard today.

We have a new feature added to our website. You can now submit your own fish pictures under our Fishing Report category.!

Fishing Report – Image Galleries – Show us your Fish!

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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 1, 2021
Welcome to September! She is bringing in some wacky weather with her. Our high temp maxed out at 86F. We have winds right now out of the South at 29mph. Winds will be slowing down slightly tomorrow afternoon and turning out of the North for the most part. Chance of rain tomorrow at 56%.

Winds and strong surf made it quite difficult to fish on the ocean side today. Some puppy Drum were caught in the sound.

No offshore or inshore reports for today.

We have a new feature added to our website. You can now submit your own fish pictures under our Fishing Report category.!

Fishing Report – Image Galleries – Show us your Fish!

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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
August 31, 2021
Pretty last day of August here. Our high temp topped off at 88F in Frisco this afternoon. Winds are out of the SW right now at 19mph. Looks like a chance for some thunderstorms tomorrow afternoon with some gusty winds.

It has been real quiet here today off of the surf.

Still Speckled Trout and puppy Drum being caught in the sound.

Offshore boats out of Hatteras had to work hard for their catches today. They did manage some Dolphin, Wahoo, Blackfin Tuna and various bottom fish. Native Son released a Blue Marlin and a Sailfish.

Inshore boats did good with Speckled Trout, Bluefish and keeper Red 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.
- (7/21/2024) – 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
August 30, 2021
August is coming to an end with more beautiful weather today. High temperature of 88F again today. Winds are out of the SW right now at 12mph. Looks like late Wednesday/Thursday we will be picking up the remnants of the hurricane. Higher winds and rain moving in.

Some Spanish Mackerel and bluefish at the point earlier today.

Bluefish here in Frisco off of ramp 49.

Offshore boats out of Hatteras brought back Dolphin, scattered Wahoo and some Grouper. Couple Blue Marlin and Sailfish were released as well.

Inshore boats were catching Red Drum and Speckled Trout.

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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