Category: What’s Biting

September 20, 2021
Busy day here on the island. Lots of visitors out and about. Fishing is in full swing and the temperatures are still pleasantly warm. Our high temperature in Frisco today was 82F. We are looking at winds out of the East this evening at around 13mph. Slight chance of a rain shower tomorrow.

Puppy Drum everywhere again today. If you aren’t here, you are missing out.!

Few bigger sharks caught and released near the point today as well.

Good Wahoo fishing for the offshore boats today. Along with Wahoo, they were also catching Blackfin Tuna and Dolphin. Nearshore boats were catching Spanish Mackerel, Bluefish and King Mackerel.

Inshore boats found Speckled Trout, Bluefish and keeper Red Drum.

Sea Striker 1040HD Heavy Duty Old Dominion Style Wire Bottom Rig, for Snelled Hooks, 60 Lb Coated Wire, #6 Interlock Snap

Old Dominion Rig, 1040HD has twisted wire arms and #6 interlock snap and 60 lb. nylon-coated wire. The 1060HD is the same, except made with monofilament.

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 19, 2021
September is flying by with today already being the 19th.! Today was another perfect day to be here on the island. Our afternoon temperature topped off at 84F. Tomorrow is looking like it will be more of the same. Winds are showing out of the NE this evening right around 15mph.

Drum fishing is upon us. Puppy Drum were caught off of both piers today as well as all beaches from Rodanthe to Hatteras. Several larger Drum were also caught in Buxton today as well.

Offshore boats out of Hatteras today found Dolphin, Wahoo, Blackfin Tuna and some King Mackerel.

Limits of Speckled Trout and keeper Red Drum for the inshore boats.

Dexter S126 Sani-Safe 2-3/4″ Oyster Knife Providence Pattern, White Sure Grip Handle

Sani-safe, stain free, high carbon steel, with white polypropylene handles.

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 17, 2021
Breezy and warm today with a high temperature of 82F. Looks like a nice weekend ahead for weather. Winds are out of the North this evening at 20mph. Dangerous rip currents through this evening.

Few big Red Drum, puppy drum and plenty of Bluefish caught at the point throughout the day. Surf was rough and cloudy here in Frisco, no reports.

Offshore boats stayed tied to the docks.

Inshore boats had a fun day catching and releasing big Red Drum, keeper Drum and Bluefish.

Sea Striker SSDMR Deluxe Finger Mullet Rig, Removable 2/0 Double Hook, 1 1/4″ Red/White Pear Float

The split, two-hook treble can be removed allowing you to push the rig through the mouth of a finger mullet and out the anus. An excellent lure for bluefish and drum. Rig has a black 1/0 3-way swivel and a large Duo-lock snap for simple attachment. The 80 lb. monofilament, #15 wire and 1 1/4″ pear float complete the rig.

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 16, 2021
On and off weather today, scattered showers throughout. Our high temperature reached a muggy 81F. Chance of thunderstorms tonight and tomorrow.

Rough conditions made for a slow day off the surf. Some puppy Drum and Blues were caught at the point.

Only a few offshore boats made it out today. Those that did caught Wahoo, Blackfin Tuna, a few Dolphin and some Yellowfin Tuna. Tuna Duck released a Sailfish.

Inshore boats were catching Speckled Trout, Red Drum, Bluefish 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 15, 2021
Another day gone by with beautiful weather here in Frisco. Hope everyone here got out and enjoyed our beaches. Little bit of rain this morning gave way to sunshine and warm temps. Our high for today was 86F. WINDY is showing SE winds at 6mph as of now. More rain moving in at some point tomorrow.

BEACH HAZARD STATEMENT for Thursday morning through Thursday evening. Dangerous rip currents

Rodanthe Pier- Spanish Mackerel, Bluefish and some Sea Mullet

Avon reported Sea Mullet, small Pompano and puppy Drum

Mixed bag of small fish caught here in Frisco.

Offshore boats again found Dolphin, Blackfin Tuna and scattered Wahoo.

Inshore boats are still doing well with Red Drum, Speckled Trout and some Bluefish.

TUESDAY FUNNY

“Hear about the fight at the restaurant last night? Four fish got battered!”

Berkley GSSM4-NCH Gulp Swimming Mullet, 4″ 10Pk, Nuclear Chicken

Ideal for all saltwater species. Swimming tail action irresistible to fish. Rapid scent dispersion attracts fish from greater range.

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