Category: What’s Biting

September 25, 2021
Welcome to all new visitors and returning guests.! We hope you enjoy your week here on the island. So far it looks like it’s shaping up to be a nice week for weather. Today’s high was 79F with winds out of the NW currently at 15mph.

Rodanthe Pier- puppy Drum

Avon Pier- nice size Drum caught earlier

Avon beaches reported puppy Drum, Sea Mullet, Bluefish and small Pompano

Big Drum at the point tonight.

No report from Frisco or Hatteras.

Offshore boats out of Hatteras had a great day fishing. Couple of Sailfish released by Carolina Girl. King Mackerel, Blackfin Tuna, some Dolphin and Wahoo were brought back to the docks.

Inshore boats did well with Bluefish, 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.
- (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 24, 2021
The closing of the week brought in some cooler fall temps with it today. Some rain to start off the morning clearing up by the afternoon. Our high for the day was 73F. Little bit warmer tomorrow. Winds are out of the North right now at 19mph.

Rodanthe Pier- puppy Drum

Avon Pier- puppy Drum

Sharks, Bluefish and some Ribbonfish at the point earlier today.

Small Black Drum and Pompano reported off of ramp 49 in Frisco.

No offshore report

Inshore boats had a great day with Red Drum.

Gamakatsu 208418-25 Octopus Circle Hook, Size 8/0, Needle Point, Offset, Ringed Eye, NS Black, 25 per Pack

Specially designed to set in the corner of the fishes mouth, making it a great choice for the fresh and saltwater fisherman still wanting to use bait.

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 23, 2021
Rain, rain and more rain today. High temperature was 81F. Winds are out of the North this evening at 8mph. Rain tomorrow morning tapering off later in the day.

Avon Pier- nice citation size Red Drum today

Sharks, keeper Drum, citation Drum and small Spanish Mackerel at the point today.

Quiet here in Frisco and Hatteras today.

Sig Sauer 365-9-SAS P365 Semi Auto Pistol, 9MM, 3.1″ BBL, SAS, Striker Fire, FT Bullseye, 2-10 rd

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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 22, 2021
Windy day for our Wednesday. High temperature for today topped off at 86F. Tomorrow is not looking so good with an 80% chance of rain. We have winds out of the South currently at 24mph. Beach hazard statement for dangerous rip currents from Thursday am trough 8pm.

Avon beaches reported puppy Drum caught today.

Pompano, Sea Mullet and puppy Drum just North of the point.

Sharks, Bluefish and a couple of Spanish at the point earlier today.

Spanish Mackerel, Bluefish and puppy Drum off of ramp 55 in Hatteras.

No offshore report

Inshore boats caught Red Drum, Bluefish 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.
- (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 21, 2021
Started off a bit humid this morning but ended up overcast with a high temperature of 86F. Winds are out of the SE this evening at approximately 18mph. We have a beach hazard warning until Wednesday at 8 pm for dangerous rip currents. PLEASE stay out of the water.

Rodanthe Pier- puppy Drum, Flounder, Pompano, Spanish Mackerel and some Spot

Puppy Drum and Sea Mullet in Avon today.

Sea Mullet and Pompano just North of the point.

Choppy and no report from Frisco

Nice Sea Mullet, Pompano and puppy Drum off of ramp 55 in Hatteras earlier.

Only a few boats went offshore and caught some Blackfin Tuna, a couple of Dolphin, but managed a good day with Wahoo.

Inshore boats in Hatteras did good with Speckled Trout, Bluefish and keeper Drum.

AccuSharp 709C Sport Knife Orange

Model – AS709C. Wheel Lock Orange. 4.25 inch closed. 2.5 inch satin finish stainless clip point blade. Orange aluminum handle. Lanyard hole. Glass breaker. Pocket clip.

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