Category: Local News

August 18, 2021
Hope everyone enjoyed their day here on the island. Staying cool was the name of the game today. We had another day of balmy temps with 87% humidity. Our high temperature for the day was 88F. More of the same weather for tomorrow with a chance of rain in the evening.

Rough surf out there for the next couple of days. Be safe.

Rodanthe Pier- Sea Mullet and Croaker

Saw reports of Sea Mullet and Blacktip sharks up around ramp 38 earlier.

Some nice Spanish Mackerel just south of the point earlier.

Small Sea Mullet and Croaker here in Frisco

Offshore boats found Dolphin, Blackfin Tuna and a variety of bottom fish.

Calypso released a Sailfish, Good Times released 2 Blue Marlin and Hatteras Blue also released a Sailfish.

Tough day for inshore boats but they still managed to catch some Speckled Trout and Red Drum

Berkley GSSF1-AG Gulp Sand Crab Flea, 1″, 12Pk, Amber Glow

Looks, feels and smells like live sand crab/fleas. Match-the-hatch colors. More durable and longer lasting than live bait. Rapid scent dispersion attracts fish from greater range.

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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.
- (11/4/2025) – Today started out cool then turned comfortable with the sunshine. The high was 63 while the low was 46 with light to gentle winds. Gusts up to 25mph. Currently it’s 46, feels like 43, with W winds around 3mph. Tomorrow temps will be a little warmer with a predicted high of 70. Winds will get… Continue Reading
See what was biting on this day 2 years ago.
- (11/7/2024) – It looked a little gloomy at times today but thankfully no rain. The high was 75 while the low was 71 with light winds. Gusts up to 12mph. Currently it’s 72, feels like 77, with SW winds around 6mph. Tomorrow’s winds should switch to be more northerly. Temps will remain about the same but may… Continue Reading
See what was biting on this day 3 years ago.
- (11/6/2023) – The high was 72 while the low was 55 with light to gentle winds. Gusts up to 18mph today. Currently it’s 55 with E winds around 3mph. Tomorrow’s winds are going to be similar, if not lighter, with warmer temps. Sound water temp: 62-66 Ocean water temp: ~64 Surf: Red Drum, Sea Mullet Sound: Bluefish,… Continue Reading
See what was biting on this day 4 years ago.
- (11/7/2022) – Today’s high was 77 while the low was 66. Winds have been light to gentle. Currently it’s 68, feels like 70, with NE winds at 6mph. Tomorrow’s temps are going to decrease while the winds are going to increase. Expect winds into the 30mph range and gusts up to 50mph. Please refer to the Dare… Continue Reading
See what was biting on this day 5 years ago.
- (11/6/2021) – Wind, winds and more wind. High temperature for today did make it to 66F. Rain will be moving in late this evening through most of tomorrow. Please, if you don’t need to be on the roads, stay home and stay safe. No fishing reports today. Hopefully we should return to normal by mid week. FRG… Continue Reading
August 17, 2021
Today’s high temperature was 90F. Winds are out of the South this evening at 14mph. Slight chance of passing rain showers tomorrow.

Saw some improvement on the surf today.

Some larger sharks caught off of ramp 44. Spanish at the point again earlier today.

Pompano and Sea Mullet up in Avon today.

Small Pompano and nice Sea Mullet in Frisco today.

Nice catches of decent size Pompano in Hatteras off of ramp 55

Offshore boats out of Hatteras brought back Dolphin and some Wahoo.

Sea Creature released a White Marlin.

Inshore boats did well with Spanish Mackerel, Bluefish and some Red Drum

Daiwa EMCST1002MFS Emcast Surf Rod 10′ 2pc Medium Fast Taper 10-20lb 1-4oz Spinning

Emcast Surf Rods are lightweight graphite blank construction, the Daiwa EMCAST Saltwater Surf Spinning Rod is a solid choice for success on your next fishing trip. Fishing all day in comfort, thanks to the high-density EVA handle and the ergonomic, hooded reel seat, and as you reel in your catch, the aluminum-oxide guides ensure the line slides freely to help make landing fish easy. 2-piece design.

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.
- (11/4/2025) – Today started out cool then turned comfortable with the sunshine. The high was 63 while the low was 46 with light to gentle winds. Gusts up to 25mph. Currently it’s 46, feels like 43, with W winds around 3mph. Tomorrow temps will be a little warmer with a predicted high of 70. Winds will get… Continue Reading
See what was biting on this day 2 years ago.
- (11/7/2024) – It looked a little gloomy at times today but thankfully no rain. The high was 75 while the low was 71 with light winds. Gusts up to 12mph. Currently it’s 72, feels like 77, with SW winds around 6mph. Tomorrow’s winds should switch to be more northerly. Temps will remain about the same but may… Continue Reading
See what was biting on this day 3 years ago.
- (11/6/2023) – The high was 72 while the low was 55 with light to gentle winds. Gusts up to 18mph today. Currently it’s 55 with E winds around 3mph. Tomorrow’s winds are going to be similar, if not lighter, with warmer temps. Sound water temp: 62-66 Ocean water temp: ~64 Surf: Red Drum, Sea Mullet Sound: Bluefish,… Continue Reading
See what was biting on this day 4 years ago.
- (11/7/2022) – Today’s high was 77 while the low was 66. Winds have been light to gentle. Currently it’s 68, feels like 70, with NE winds at 6mph. Tomorrow’s temps are going to decrease while the winds are going to increase. Expect winds into the 30mph range and gusts up to 50mph. Please refer to the Dare… Continue Reading
See what was biting on this day 5 years ago.
- (11/6/2021) – Wind, winds and more wind. High temperature for today did make it to 66F. Rain will be moving in late this evening through most of tomorrow. Please, if you don’t need to be on the roads, stay home and stay safe. No fishing reports today. Hopefully we should return to normal by mid week. FRG… Continue Reading
August 16, 2021
Well, it’s August, and it’s hot.! Our high temperature topped off at 90F. Winds are almost non-existent at 4mph out of the West.

Haven’t heard of much going on off the surf today. Been kind of quiet here in the shop.

Some sharks caught near the point earlier today.

Calm, quiet day offshore today with some boats bringing back Dolphin, Wahoo and some Grouper.

Calypso released 2 Blue Marlin

Inshore boats caught their limits of Spanish Mackerel and Bluefish

Frisco Rod and Gun No Stink Dry Soft microfiber towels are back in stock.

Made by the MOJO Company in Apex, NC the Frisco Rod and Gun No Stink, Dry Soft microfiber towels are the “first true fishing towels designed for a fisherman.” They do not retain fish odors like cotton. Choose from 5 different designs.

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.
- (11/4/2025) – Today started out cool then turned comfortable with the sunshine. The high was 63 while the low was 46 with light to gentle winds. Gusts up to 25mph. Currently it’s 46, feels like 43, with W winds around 3mph. Tomorrow temps will be a little warmer with a predicted high of 70. Winds will get… Continue Reading
See what was biting on this day 2 years ago.
- (11/7/2024) – It looked a little gloomy at times today but thankfully no rain. The high was 75 while the low was 71 with light winds. Gusts up to 12mph. Currently it’s 72, feels like 77, with SW winds around 6mph. Tomorrow’s winds should switch to be more northerly. Temps will remain about the same but may… Continue Reading
See what was biting on this day 3 years ago.
- (11/6/2023) – The high was 72 while the low was 55 with light to gentle winds. Gusts up to 18mph today. Currently it’s 55 with E winds around 3mph. Tomorrow’s winds are going to be similar, if not lighter, with warmer temps. Sound water temp: 62-66 Ocean water temp: ~64 Surf: Red Drum, Sea Mullet Sound: Bluefish,… Continue Reading
See what was biting on this day 4 years ago.
- (11/7/2022) – Today’s high was 77 while the low was 66. Winds have been light to gentle. Currently it’s 68, feels like 70, with NE winds at 6mph. Tomorrow’s temps are going to decrease while the winds are going to increase. Expect winds into the 30mph range and gusts up to 50mph. Please refer to the Dare… Continue Reading
See what was biting on this day 5 years ago.
- (11/6/2021) – Wind, winds and more wind. High temperature for today did make it to 66F. Rain will be moving in late this evening through most of tomorrow. Please, if you don’t need to be on the roads, stay home and stay safe. No fishing reports today. Hopefully we should return to normal by mid week. FRG… Continue Reading
August 15, 2021
Today was another warm one. Muggy with a high temperature of 88F. Small chance of showers throughout the week but still looking like a delightful one. Winds are out of the SW right now at 8mph.

Just a friendly reminder to fill in any holes you and your family dig on the beaches. Turtle nests are beginning to hatch and the little ones will get caught in the holes as they make their way to the water. Also, they make for a miserable time if you don’t see one driving on the beach..

Lots of activity up in Avon throughout the day. They are reporting catches of Sea Mullet, small Pompano, Croaker and Spanish Mackerel.

Small Pompano reported off the beach here in Frisco as well.

Hot day offshore and they had a tough day fishing but managed some Dolphin and good amounts of Wahoo.

Inshore boats caught limits of Spanish Mackerel, Bluefish and keeper Red Drum.

Heddon X0360BF Tiny Torpedo Topwater Prop Bait, 1 7/8″, 1/4 oz, Bull Frog, Floating

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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.
- (11/4/2025) – Today started out cool then turned comfortable with the sunshine. The high was 63 while the low was 46 with light to gentle winds. Gusts up to 25mph. Currently it’s 46, feels like 43, with W winds around 3mph. Tomorrow temps will be a little warmer with a predicted high of 70. Winds will get… Continue Reading
See what was biting on this day 2 years ago.
- (11/7/2024) – It looked a little gloomy at times today but thankfully no rain. The high was 75 while the low was 71 with light winds. Gusts up to 12mph. Currently it’s 72, feels like 77, with SW winds around 6mph. Tomorrow’s winds should switch to be more northerly. Temps will remain about the same but may… Continue Reading
See what was biting on this day 3 years ago.
- (11/6/2023) – The high was 72 while the low was 55 with light to gentle winds. Gusts up to 18mph today. Currently it’s 55 with E winds around 3mph. Tomorrow’s winds are going to be similar, if not lighter, with warmer temps. Sound water temp: 62-66 Ocean water temp: ~64 Surf: Red Drum, Sea Mullet Sound: Bluefish,… Continue Reading
See what was biting on this day 4 years ago.
- (11/7/2022) – Today’s high was 77 while the low was 66. Winds have been light to gentle. Currently it’s 68, feels like 70, with NE winds at 6mph. Tomorrow’s temps are going to decrease while the winds are going to increase. Expect winds into the 30mph range and gusts up to 50mph. Please refer to the Dare… Continue Reading
See what was biting on this day 5 years ago.
- (11/6/2021) – Wind, winds and more wind. High temperature for today did make it to 66F. Rain will be moving in late this evening through most of tomorrow. Please, if you don’t need to be on the roads, stay home and stay safe. No fishing reports today. Hopefully we should return to normal by mid week. FRG… Continue Reading
August 14, 2021
Welcome all visitors to a new week of adventures here on the Outer Banks! We hope you enjoy your stay. Our high temperature for today was a steamy 88F. Right now we have winds out of the SW at 14 mph. Looks like some scattered thunderstorms in the am tomorrow.

Sea Mullet, Croaker, Pompano and some Bluefish up in Avon today.

Still some Spanish Mackerel hanging around at the point.

Quiet day here in Frisco again.

Great day offshore for the boats out of Hatteras. They caught Wahoo, Dolphin, some Blackfin Tuna, Barracuda and some Snowy Grouper.

Two Blue Marlin and one Sailfish were also released.

Inshore boats did well with Spanish Mackerel, Speckled Trout, Bluefish and some Red Drum

Winchester WXS12312 Xpert Snow Goose Steel Shotshell 12 GA, 3″, 1+2 Shot, 1-1/4oz, 1475 fps, 25 Rnd, Boxed

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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.
- (11/4/2025) – Today started out cool then turned comfortable with the sunshine. The high was 63 while the low was 46 with light to gentle winds. Gusts up to 25mph. Currently it’s 46, feels like 43, with W winds around 3mph. Tomorrow temps will be a little warmer with a predicted high of 70. Winds will get… Continue Reading
See what was biting on this day 2 years ago.
- (11/7/2024) – It looked a little gloomy at times today but thankfully no rain. The high was 75 while the low was 71 with light winds. Gusts up to 12mph. Currently it’s 72, feels like 77, with SW winds around 6mph. Tomorrow’s winds should switch to be more northerly. Temps will remain about the same but may… Continue Reading
See what was biting on this day 3 years ago.
- (11/6/2023) – The high was 72 while the low was 55 with light to gentle winds. Gusts up to 18mph today. Currently it’s 55 with E winds around 3mph. Tomorrow’s winds are going to be similar, if not lighter, with warmer temps. Sound water temp: 62-66 Ocean water temp: ~64 Surf: Red Drum, Sea Mullet Sound: Bluefish,… Continue Reading
See what was biting on this day 4 years ago.
- (11/7/2022) – Today’s high was 77 while the low was 66. Winds have been light to gentle. Currently it’s 68, feels like 70, with NE winds at 6mph. Tomorrow’s temps are going to decrease while the winds are going to increase. Expect winds into the 30mph range and gusts up to 50mph. Please refer to the Dare… Continue Reading
See what was biting on this day 5 years ago.
- (11/6/2021) – Wind, winds and more wind. High temperature for today did make it to 66F. Rain will be moving in late this evening through most of tomorrow. Please, if you don’t need to be on the roads, stay home and stay safe. No fishing reports today. Hopefully we should return to normal by mid week. FRG… Continue Reading