Category: What’s Biting

September 9, 2021
Not a bad day for weather, only little bit of rain this evening. High temperature was 82F this afternoon. Winds right now are out of the North at 20mph.

High Surf Advisory in effect until 3am Saturday. Dangerous rip currents an waves at 5 to 7 feet.

Really not much going on in the surf.

Some puppy Drum and Speckled Trout were caught in the sound

Only couple boats ventured offshore today and they managed to bring back some Dolphin, Wahoo and Blackfin tuna. Three Sailfish were also released.

Keeper Red Drum, large Red Drum, Speckled Trout and some Flounder were caught by the inshore boats

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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.
- (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.
- (6/20/2022) – The high today only got up to 83. It was a nice cooler day aside from the smoke haze flowing over from Hyde County. Winds today stayed around 10mph and were out of the NW/WNW for the first half of the day. For the latter half of the day winds were out of the NE/ENE.… 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 8, 2021
Half way through the week and can’t complain about the weather we’ve been having. Another day of warm temps and sunny skies today. Our high temperature topped off at 86F. Looks like storms moving in tonight and throughout the day tomorrow. Winds are currently out of the SW at 15mph.

High surf advisory through Thursday evening making for dangerous swimming conditions. PLEASE STAY OUT OF THE WATER.

Rough surf conditions made for a slow day fishing.

Head on over to the sound where the Red Drum, Speckled Trout and Flounder are biting.

Offshore boats that went out today brought back Dolphin and Wahoo. A few Sailfish and Blue Marlin were released today.

Inshore boats are doing well with Red Drum, some Speckled Trout and plenty of Flounder!

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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.
- (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.
- (6/20/2022) – The high today only got up to 83. It was a nice cooler day aside from the smoke haze flowing over from Hyde County. Winds today stayed around 10mph and were out of the NW/WNW for the first half of the day. For the latter half of the day winds were out of the NE/ENE.… 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 6, 2021
Happy Labor Day to everyone! Hope you got to enjoy your day with friends and family or however you chose to spend the day. We had a wonderful day here with a high temperature of 86F. Currently we have winds out of the West at 5mph. Dangerous rip currents projected for all day tomorrow so please be careful and stay out of the water.

Avon beaches reported Flounder, Spanish Mackerel and some Bluefish.

Bluefish and Spanish Mackerel at the point earlier today.

Small mixed bag off the beaches here in Frisco.

Puppy Drum and Speckled trout still being caught in the sound from Avon to Hatteras.

Offshore boats out of Hatteras had a rough day but still managed some fish. Dolphin and Wahoo were brought back to the docks.

Carolina Girl released a Sailfish.

The inshore boats had a better day with Red Drum, Speckled Trout, a few Spanish Mackerel and some Flounder.

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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.
- (6/20/2022) – The high today only got up to 83. It was a nice cooler day aside from the smoke haze flowing over from Hyde County. Winds today stayed around 10mph and were out of the NW/WNW for the first half of the day. For the latter half of the day winds were out of the NE/ENE.… 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 5, 2021
Hope everyone had a wonderful weekend whether you are here on the island or somewhere else.! We had a great day for weather here in Frisco. Our high temperature was 82F. More of the same for tomorrow as well. This evening we have winds out of the SW at 14mph.

Rodanthe Pier- Flounder and a nice King Mackerel were reported

Avon beaches had some scattered puppy Drum

Buxton, puppy Drum

Quiet here in Frisco.

Flounder and puppy Drum in the surf off the Hatteras beaches

Good day for the offshore boats out of Hatteras. Blackfin Tuna, Dolphin, Wahoo and Yellowfin Tuna were brought in. Four Blue Marlins and one Sailfish were released as well.

Inshore boats caught their limits of Bluefish and slot Red Drum.

***REMINDER*** Tomorrow, Monday, September 6th we begin our fall hours and we close at 9pm.

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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.
- (6/20/2022) – The high today only got up to 83. It was a nice cooler day aside from the smoke haze flowing over from Hyde County. Winds today stayed around 10mph and were out of the NW/WNW for the first half of the day. For the latter half of the day winds were out of the NE/ENE.… 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 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

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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.
- (6/20/2022) – The high today only got up to 83. It was a nice cooler day aside from the smoke haze flowing over from Hyde County. Winds today stayed around 10mph and were out of the NW/WNW for the first half of the day. For the latter half of the day winds were out of the NE/ENE.… 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