Category: What’s Biting

August 28, 2021
Welcome to an all new week for our island visitors! We had another spectacular day here in Frisco! Our high temperature ended up at 88F this afternoon. Chance of some thunderstorms this evening. So far it’s looking like a pretty good week for weather! Winds are still out of the SW this evening at 14mph.

Rodanthe Pier- couple small Cobia, a nice King Mackerel and a False Albacore

Avon reported Pompano, Sea Mullet and Croaker

Spanish Mackerel at the point early this morning along with a couple Blues and Sea Mullet

Small Sea Mullet was all that was reported in Frisco today.

All the offshore boats from Hatteras ventured out today. Good Dolphin fishing with some Wahoo and Blackfin Tuna.

Inshore boats caught their limits of 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.
- (6/20/2023) – A nice day until the rain came. The high was 81 while the low was 72. We’ve had light to moderate winds. Gusts up to 20mph today. Currently it’s 72, feels like 77, with WSW winds around 5mph. Tomorrow’s temps will be quite similar to today’s (H: 79, L: 75). Winds will be increased. Rain… 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
August 26, 2021
Happy National Dog Day.! Warm day here with temps maxing out at 88F. Winds are out of the SW again this evening at 12mph. Looks like we will end the week with more favorable weather.

Rodanthe Pier- some Pompano, Spot and Black Sea Bass.

Avon is reporting Croaker and Sea Mullet

Nice Sea Mullet and Bluefish caught near ramps 43 and 44 earlier today.

Quiet here in Frisco and Hatteras today.

Offshore boats out of Hatteras came back with Dolphin, Wahoo, Blackfin Tuna and some bottom fish.

Near shore boats caught Bluefish and Spanish Mackerel

Inshore boats caught Red Drum, Speckled Trout and one Cobia

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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.
- (6/20/2023) – A nice day until the rain came. The high was 81 while the low was 72. We’ve had light to moderate winds. Gusts up to 20mph today. Currently it’s 72, feels like 77, with WSW winds around 5mph. Tomorrow’s temps will be quite similar to today’s (H: 79, L: 75). Winds will be increased. Rain… 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
August 25, 2021
Half way through the week and it was a pretty day today. Our high temperature for the day in Frisco was 88F. WINDY is reporting winds out of the SW this evening at 15mph. More of the same weather for tomorrow as well.

Surf has calmed down a bit but fishing was still slow today.

Avon reports a mixed bag of small fish today.

Nice Sea Mullet, Spanish Mackerel and some Bluefish earlier today near the point.

Slow here in Frisco with nothing reported in to us today.

Some offshore boats made it out today and reported catching Wahoo, Dolphin, limits of Tilefish, Grouper and a few Blackfin Tuna.

A few Sailfish were also released today.

Inshore boats were on the Red 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.
- (6/20/2023) – A nice day until the rain came. The high was 81 while the low was 72. We’ve had light to moderate winds. Gusts up to 20mph today. Currently it’s 72, feels like 77, with WSW winds around 5mph. Tomorrow’s temps will be quite similar to today’s (H: 79, L: 75). Winds will be increased. Rain… 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
August 24, 2021
Nice day here with a high temperature of 86F. Slight chance of thunderstorms this evening and a stray storm tomorrow as well.

Still a real slow day off the surf.

Some sharks and Spanish Mackerel earlier today at the point.

No offshore reports today out of Hatteras.

Inshore boats are still finding good amounts of Speckled Trout, keeper Red Drum and some Bluefish.

Stop in the shop, lots of new rods in stock. We’ll get you geared up for the rest of summer and fall…..!

New YETI Harvest Red coolers in stock now! Come in and pick one up while they last…!

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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.
- (6/20/2023) – A nice day until the rain came. The high was 81 while the low was 72. We’ve had light to moderate winds. Gusts up to 20mph today. Currently it’s 72, feels like 77, with WSW winds around 5mph. Tomorrow’s temps will be quite similar to today’s (H: 79, L: 75). Winds will be increased. Rain… 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
August 23, 2021
Beautiful day today! High temperature topped off at 86F with winds out of the SW this evening at 27mph. First day back in school for most kids. Please be mindful of buses, students and speed limits!

Slow day off the surf.

Avon still reporting some Croaker, Sea Mullet and small Pompano.

Spinner sharks and some Sea Mullet in Buxton near the point.

Rough surf here in Frisco. No reports in here today.

No offshore reports out of Hatteras today. Winds kept everyone tied to the docks.

Inshore boats that went out had a great day with Speckled Trout, a few Spanish Mackerel, keeper Red Drum and some Sheepshead.

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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.
- (6/20/2023) – A nice day until the rain came. The high was 81 while the low was 72. We’ve had light to moderate winds. Gusts up to 20mph today. Currently it’s 72, feels like 77, with WSW winds around 5mph. Tomorrow’s temps will be quite similar to today’s (H: 79, L: 75). Winds will be increased. Rain… 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