Category: What’s Biting

October 2, 2021
Welcome to all of our visitors here on the island.! We are looking at a nice start to the week weather wise. Our high temperature for the day here in Frisco was75F. Winds are out of the South tonight at 9mph.

Rough conditions made for a slow day off of the surf.

Some Speckled Trout and puppy Drum were caught in the sound both here and in Avon.

Offshore boats out of Hatteras had a good day with Dolphin, Wahoo, some Blackfin Tuna and various bottom fish. One Sailfish was also released.

Inshore boats limited out on Speckled Trout and Bluefish.

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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.
- (6/18/2025) – Another gorgeous day. The high was 84 while the low was 77 with light to moderate winds. Gusts up to 30mph. Currently it’s 79, feels like 83, with SW winds around 10mph. Tomorrow should be much like today. Grab your poles and your beach chairs and get out there. You know where to stop to… Continue Reading
See what was biting on this day 2 years ago.
- (6/18/2024) – Today’s high was 86 while the low was 73 with light to moderate winds. Gusts up to 20mph. Currently it’s 81 with E winds around 8mph. The next few days will bring more of the same weather. Sound water temp: 79-82 Ocean water temp: ~78 Surf: Bluefish, Cobia, Pompano, Rays, Sea Mullet, Sharks, Spanish Mackerel… Continue Reading
See what was biting on this day 3 years ago.
- (6/19/2023) – Another pretty day. The high was 84 while the low was 73. We’ve had light to moderate winds. Gusts up to 19mph today. Currently it’s 77, feels like 81, with SE winds around 7mph. Tomorrow’s weather will be almost the same as today’s. Predicted high of 80, low of 74, and winds hovering around 10mph.… Continue Reading
See what was biting on this day 4 years ago.
- (6/19/2022) – Today was a bit cooler, the high only got up to 79. Winds have been gentle to light, between 3 and 10mph. Currently it is 64 but feels like 62 with winds out of the ENE around 5mph. Soundside catches included Bluefish, Sea Mullet, Speckled Trout, and Blow Toads. Not much report from the surf.… Continue Reading
See what was biting on this day 5 years ago.
- (6/19/2021) – Sunny and a bit windy today with a high temp of 84F. Tropical Storm watch in effect for the island. Winds and rain through Monday. Winds played a big part in the fishing activities for the day. Only thing I saw today were some nice Bluefish caught earlier this morning off of ramp 55 in… Continue Reading
October 1, 2021
We had another beautiful day to end out the week here on the island. Our high temperature for the day was 75F. We have winds out of the NE this evening around 12mph. Looks like we have a beach hazard statement through Saturday evening for dangerous rip currents. PLEASE STAY OUT OF THE WATER

Rodanthe Pier- Spot and Spanish Mackerel

Honestly it was a slow day off the surf. Only heard of some Bluefish caught earlier today. Nice puppy Drum bite in the sound in Avon and Buxton however.

Offshore boats from Hatteras had a slow go as well. Bottom fish, some Dolphin, Wahoo and a few Blackfin Tuna. One Sailfish was also released.

Inshore boats did ok with Red Drum, Speckled Trout and a few Blues.

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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.
- (6/18/2025) – Another gorgeous day. The high was 84 while the low was 77 with light to moderate winds. Gusts up to 30mph. Currently it’s 79, feels like 83, with SW winds around 10mph. Tomorrow should be much like today. Grab your poles and your beach chairs and get out there. You know where to stop to… Continue Reading
See what was biting on this day 2 years ago.
- (6/18/2024) – Today’s high was 86 while the low was 73 with light to moderate winds. Gusts up to 20mph. Currently it’s 81 with E winds around 8mph. The next few days will bring more of the same weather. Sound water temp: 79-82 Ocean water temp: ~78 Surf: Bluefish, Cobia, Pompano, Rays, Sea Mullet, Sharks, Spanish Mackerel… Continue Reading
See what was biting on this day 3 years ago.
- (6/19/2023) – Another pretty day. The high was 84 while the low was 73. We’ve had light to moderate winds. Gusts up to 19mph today. Currently it’s 77, feels like 81, with SE winds around 7mph. Tomorrow’s weather will be almost the same as today’s. Predicted high of 80, low of 74, and winds hovering around 10mph.… Continue Reading
See what was biting on this day 4 years ago.
- (6/19/2022) – Today was a bit cooler, the high only got up to 79. Winds have been gentle to light, between 3 and 10mph. Currently it is 64 but feels like 62 with winds out of the ENE around 5mph. Soundside catches included Bluefish, Sea Mullet, Speckled Trout, and Blow Toads. Not much report from the surf.… Continue Reading
See what was biting on this day 5 years ago.
- (6/19/2021) – Sunny and a bit windy today with a high temp of 84F. Tropical Storm watch in effect for the island. Winds and rain through Monday. Winds played a big part in the fishing activities for the day. Only thing I saw today were some nice Bluefish caught earlier this morning off of ramp 55 in… Continue Reading
September 30, 2021
Clear and sunny skies today, high temperature topped off at 75F. Winds this evening are out of the East at 6mph. Looks like we are going to round out the week with more of the same weather.

Rodanthe Pier- Spanish Mackerel, puppy Drum, Blowtoads, Black Drum, Sea Mullet and Pompano

Nice Bluefish and Spanish run early this morning at the point. Spinner sharks were active too.

Small Blues down towards the Frisco bath house.

Offshore boats out of Hatteras found Dolphin, Wahoo and Blackfin Tuna, along with a variety of bottom fish.

Inshore boats once again were catching Bluefish, Speckled Trout, Drum 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.
- (6/18/2025) – Another gorgeous day. The high was 84 while the low was 77 with light to moderate winds. Gusts up to 30mph. Currently it’s 79, feels like 83, with SW winds around 10mph. Tomorrow should be much like today. Grab your poles and your beach chairs and get out there. You know where to stop to… Continue Reading
See what was biting on this day 2 years ago.
- (6/18/2024) – Today’s high was 86 while the low was 73 with light to moderate winds. Gusts up to 20mph. Currently it’s 81 with E winds around 8mph. The next few days will bring more of the same weather. Sound water temp: 79-82 Ocean water temp: ~78 Surf: Bluefish, Cobia, Pompano, Rays, Sea Mullet, Sharks, Spanish Mackerel… Continue Reading
See what was biting on this day 3 years ago.
- (6/19/2023) – Another pretty day. The high was 84 while the low was 73. We’ve had light to moderate winds. Gusts up to 19mph today. Currently it’s 77, feels like 81, with SE winds around 7mph. Tomorrow’s weather will be almost the same as today’s. Predicted high of 80, low of 74, and winds hovering around 10mph.… Continue Reading
See what was biting on this day 4 years ago.
- (6/19/2022) – Today was a bit cooler, the high only got up to 79. Winds have been gentle to light, between 3 and 10mph. Currently it is 64 but feels like 62 with winds out of the ENE around 5mph. Soundside catches included Bluefish, Sea Mullet, Speckled Trout, and Blow Toads. Not much report from the surf.… Continue Reading
See what was biting on this day 5 years ago.
- (6/19/2021) – Sunny and a bit windy today with a high temp of 84F. Tropical Storm watch in effect for the island. Winds and rain through Monday. Winds played a big part in the fishing activities for the day. Only thing I saw today were some nice Bluefish caught earlier this morning off of ramp 55 in… Continue Reading
September 29, 2021
Little bit warmer temps today with a high of 79F. Winds are out of the NE currently at 18mph. Pretty day in store for tomorrow as well.

Rodanthe Pier- Spanish Mackerel

Real quiet day here at the shop. We have not heard of much going on off the surf.

Slow fishing offshore today. The boats that did go out caught Dolphin, Blackfin Tuna and some Wahoo. Bite Me released a Sailfish.

Inshore boats had a much better day with catches of Speckled Trout, Drum and Bluefish.

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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.
- (6/18/2025) – Another gorgeous day. The high was 84 while the low was 77 with light to moderate winds. Gusts up to 30mph. Currently it’s 79, feels like 83, with SW winds around 10mph. Tomorrow should be much like today. Grab your poles and your beach chairs and get out there. You know where to stop to… Continue Reading
See what was biting on this day 2 years ago.
- (6/18/2024) – Today’s high was 86 while the low was 73 with light to moderate winds. Gusts up to 20mph. Currently it’s 81 with E winds around 8mph. The next few days will bring more of the same weather. Sound water temp: 79-82 Ocean water temp: ~78 Surf: Bluefish, Cobia, Pompano, Rays, Sea Mullet, Sharks, Spanish Mackerel… Continue Reading
See what was biting on this day 3 years ago.
- (6/19/2023) – Another pretty day. The high was 84 while the low was 73. We’ve had light to moderate winds. Gusts up to 19mph today. Currently it’s 77, feels like 81, with SE winds around 7mph. Tomorrow’s weather will be almost the same as today’s. Predicted high of 80, low of 74, and winds hovering around 10mph.… Continue Reading
See what was biting on this day 4 years ago.
- (6/19/2022) – Today was a bit cooler, the high only got up to 79. Winds have been gentle to light, between 3 and 10mph. Currently it is 64 but feels like 62 with winds out of the ENE around 5mph. Soundside catches included Bluefish, Sea Mullet, Speckled Trout, and Blow Toads. Not much report from the surf.… Continue Reading
See what was biting on this day 5 years ago.
- (6/19/2021) – Sunny and a bit windy today with a high temp of 84F. Tropical Storm watch in effect for the island. Winds and rain through Monday. Winds played a big part in the fishing activities for the day. Only thing I saw today were some nice Bluefish caught earlier this morning off of ramp 55 in… Continue Reading
September 26, 2021
Pretty fall-like day here in Frisco. Our high temperature hit 75F with winds out of the North right now at 8mph. Little bit warmer tomorrow but still looking like a nice day.

Big Drum off the Avon Pier earlier today.

Avon beaches reporting puppy Drum, Pompano, Spot and Spanish.

Spanish run earlier this morning at the point. Good amount of over slot size Drum this evening.

Small Black Drum, pompano and Sea Mullet caught just North of the point.

Large Drum and Bluefish in Hatteras off of ramp 55.

Offshore boats made it out today and found a good amount of Wahoo, some Dolphin, Blackfin Tuna, Albacore and a variety of bottom fish.

Inshore boats did well with Speckled Trout, some Bluefish, Sea Mullet and 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.
- (6/18/2025) – Another gorgeous day. The high was 84 while the low was 77 with light to moderate winds. Gusts up to 30mph. Currently it’s 79, feels like 83, with SW winds around 10mph. Tomorrow should be much like today. Grab your poles and your beach chairs and get out there. You know where to stop to… Continue Reading
See what was biting on this day 2 years ago.
- (6/18/2024) – Today’s high was 86 while the low was 73 with light to moderate winds. Gusts up to 20mph. Currently it’s 81 with E winds around 8mph. The next few days will bring more of the same weather. Sound water temp: 79-82 Ocean water temp: ~78 Surf: Bluefish, Cobia, Pompano, Rays, Sea Mullet, Sharks, Spanish Mackerel… Continue Reading
See what was biting on this day 3 years ago.
- (6/19/2023) – Another pretty day. The high was 84 while the low was 73. We’ve had light to moderate winds. Gusts up to 19mph today. Currently it’s 77, feels like 81, with SE winds around 7mph. Tomorrow’s weather will be almost the same as today’s. Predicted high of 80, low of 74, and winds hovering around 10mph.… Continue Reading
See what was biting on this day 4 years ago.
- (6/19/2022) – Today was a bit cooler, the high only got up to 79. Winds have been gentle to light, between 3 and 10mph. Currently it is 64 but feels like 62 with winds out of the ENE around 5mph. Soundside catches included Bluefish, Sea Mullet, Speckled Trout, and Blow Toads. Not much report from the surf.… Continue Reading
See what was biting on this day 5 years ago.
- (6/19/2021) – Sunny and a bit windy today with a high temp of 84F. Tropical Storm watch in effect for the island. Winds and rain through Monday. Winds played a big part in the fishing activities for the day. Only thing I saw today were some nice Bluefish caught earlier this morning off of ramp 55 in… Continue Reading