Category: What’s Biting

September 3, 2021
Happy Friday! Hope everyone enjoyed there day/week here on the island. We had beautiful, almost fall like temps this morning. The temps for today topped off at 81F with winds out of the NE currently at 16mph. Looks like we are in for a nice Labor Day weekend.

Slot Drum in Rodanthe and Avon today along with Pompano in Avon as well.

Spanish earlier at the point.

No offshore report today, boats stayed tied up.

Quiet on the south beaches.

Inshore boats however had a great day with keeper Red Drum, Bluefish and citation Red Drum.

Hats off to the Hook Up Charters out of Hatteras with 23 citation sized Red Drum today.! Captain John fished them hard today.

We have a new feature added to our website. You can now submit your own fish pictures under our Fishing Report category.!

Fishing Report – Image Galleries – Show us your Fish!

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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.
- (10/3/2025) – Today’s high was 73 while the low was 66 with light to moderate winds. Gusts up to 28mph. Currently it’s 70 with NE winds around 8mph. Tomorrow temps will be about the same again. Winds will be light to gentle and continue from the same direction. Sound water temp: 68-70 Ocean water temp: ~76 10/1… Continue Reading
See what was biting on this day 2 years ago.
- (10/6/2024) – Today’s high was 77 while the low was 61 with light to gentle winds. Gusts up to 22mph. Currently it’s 61 with NE winds around 5mph. Tomorrow’s winds should continue to be light to gentle but switch to the SW. Temps should be about the same. Sound water temp: 73-75 Ocean water temp: 74 Surf:… Continue Reading
See what was biting on this day 3 years ago.
- (10/6/2023) – The high was 82 while the low was 72 with light to gentle winds. Gusts up to 17mph today. Currently it’s 73 with N winds around 2mph. Tomorrow’s winds are going to switch directions to be N/NW and should be light to moderate. Temps will be slightly lower and should decrease into the evening and… Continue Reading
See what was biting on this day 4 years ago.
- (10/6/2022) – Today’s high was 72, low was 62. Winds have been light to gentle. Currently it’s 68, feels like 69, with SW winds at 6mph. Tomorrow’s temps are going to be higher, likely getting up to 76. Tomorrow’s winds will be light to gentle. Friday evening/Saturday morning we’ll see a wind shift to the N/NW and… Continue Reading
See what was biting on this day 5 years ago.
- (10/6/2021) – Good evening and hope you enjoyed this clear and sunny day. Our high temperature for today was 82F. Looks like some rain rolling in for tomorrow. Right now we have winds out of the East at 15mph. Dangerous rip currents for tomorrow. Pretty slow day again off the surf. Avon reported small pompano Bluefish, Spanish… Continue Reading
September 1, 2021
Welcome to September! She is bringing in some wacky weather with her. Our high temp maxed out at 86F. We have winds right now out of the South at 29mph. Winds will be slowing down slightly tomorrow afternoon and turning out of the North for the most part. Chance of rain tomorrow at 56%.

Winds and strong surf made it quite difficult to fish on the ocean side today. Some puppy Drum were caught in the sound.

No offshore or inshore reports for today.

We have a new feature added to our website. You can now submit your own fish pictures under our Fishing Report category.!

Fishing Report – Image Galleries – Show us your Fish!

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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.
- (10/3/2025) – Today’s high was 73 while the low was 66 with light to moderate winds. Gusts up to 28mph. Currently it’s 70 with NE winds around 8mph. Tomorrow temps will be about the same again. Winds will be light to gentle and continue from the same direction. Sound water temp: 68-70 Ocean water temp: ~76 10/1… Continue Reading
See what was biting on this day 2 years ago.
- (10/6/2024) – Today’s high was 77 while the low was 61 with light to gentle winds. Gusts up to 22mph. Currently it’s 61 with NE winds around 5mph. Tomorrow’s winds should continue to be light to gentle but switch to the SW. Temps should be about the same. Sound water temp: 73-75 Ocean water temp: 74 Surf:… Continue Reading
See what was biting on this day 3 years ago.
- (10/6/2023) – The high was 82 while the low was 72 with light to gentle winds. Gusts up to 17mph today. Currently it’s 73 with N winds around 2mph. Tomorrow’s winds are going to switch directions to be N/NW and should be light to moderate. Temps will be slightly lower and should decrease into the evening and… Continue Reading
See what was biting on this day 4 years ago.
- (10/6/2022) – Today’s high was 72, low was 62. Winds have been light to gentle. Currently it’s 68, feels like 69, with SW winds at 6mph. Tomorrow’s temps are going to be higher, likely getting up to 76. Tomorrow’s winds will be light to gentle. Friday evening/Saturday morning we’ll see a wind shift to the N/NW and… Continue Reading
See what was biting on this day 5 years ago.
- (10/6/2021) – Good evening and hope you enjoyed this clear and sunny day. Our high temperature for today was 82F. Looks like some rain rolling in for tomorrow. Right now we have winds out of the East at 15mph. Dangerous rip currents for tomorrow. Pretty slow day again off the surf. Avon reported small pompano Bluefish, Spanish… Continue Reading
August 31, 2021
Pretty last day of August here. Our high temp topped off at 88F in Frisco this afternoon. Winds are out of the SW right now at 19mph. Looks like a chance for some thunderstorms tomorrow afternoon with some gusty winds.

It has been real quiet here today off of the surf.

Still Speckled Trout and puppy Drum being caught in the sound.

Offshore boats out of Hatteras had to work hard for their catches today. They did manage some Dolphin, Wahoo, Blackfin Tuna and various bottom fish. Native Son released a Blue Marlin and a Sailfish.

Inshore boats did good with Speckled Trout, Bluefish and keeper 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.
- (10/3/2025) – Today’s high was 73 while the low was 66 with light to moderate winds. Gusts up to 28mph. Currently it’s 70 with NE winds around 8mph. Tomorrow temps will be about the same again. Winds will be light to gentle and continue from the same direction. Sound water temp: 68-70 Ocean water temp: ~76 10/1… Continue Reading
See what was biting on this day 2 years ago.
- (10/6/2024) – Today’s high was 77 while the low was 61 with light to gentle winds. Gusts up to 22mph. Currently it’s 61 with NE winds around 5mph. Tomorrow’s winds should continue to be light to gentle but switch to the SW. Temps should be about the same. Sound water temp: 73-75 Ocean water temp: 74 Surf:… Continue Reading
See what was biting on this day 3 years ago.
- (10/6/2023) – The high was 82 while the low was 72 with light to gentle winds. Gusts up to 17mph today. Currently it’s 73 with N winds around 2mph. Tomorrow’s winds are going to switch directions to be N/NW and should be light to moderate. Temps will be slightly lower and should decrease into the evening and… Continue Reading
See what was biting on this day 4 years ago.
- (10/6/2022) – Today’s high was 72, low was 62. Winds have been light to gentle. Currently it’s 68, feels like 69, with SW winds at 6mph. Tomorrow’s temps are going to be higher, likely getting up to 76. Tomorrow’s winds will be light to gentle. Friday evening/Saturday morning we’ll see a wind shift to the N/NW and… Continue Reading
See what was biting on this day 5 years ago.
- (10/6/2021) – Good evening and hope you enjoyed this clear and sunny day. Our high temperature for today was 82F. Looks like some rain rolling in for tomorrow. Right now we have winds out of the East at 15mph. Dangerous rip currents for tomorrow. Pretty slow day again off the surf. Avon reported small pompano Bluefish, Spanish… Continue Reading
August 30, 2021
August is coming to an end with more beautiful weather today. High temperature of 88F again today. Winds are out of the SW right now at 12mph. Looks like late Wednesday/Thursday we will be picking up the remnants of the hurricane. Higher winds and rain moving in.

Some Spanish Mackerel and bluefish at the point earlier today.

Bluefish here in Frisco off of ramp 49.

Offshore boats out of Hatteras brought back Dolphin, scattered Wahoo and some Grouper. Couple Blue Marlin and Sailfish were released as well.

Inshore boats were catching 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.
- (10/3/2025) – Today’s high was 73 while the low was 66 with light to moderate winds. Gusts up to 28mph. Currently it’s 70 with NE winds around 8mph. Tomorrow temps will be about the same again. Winds will be light to gentle and continue from the same direction. Sound water temp: 68-70 Ocean water temp: ~76 10/1… Continue Reading
See what was biting on this day 2 years ago.
- (10/6/2024) – Today’s high was 77 while the low was 61 with light to gentle winds. Gusts up to 22mph. Currently it’s 61 with NE winds around 5mph. Tomorrow’s winds should continue to be light to gentle but switch to the SW. Temps should be about the same. Sound water temp: 73-75 Ocean water temp: 74 Surf:… Continue Reading
See what was biting on this day 3 years ago.
- (10/6/2023) – The high was 82 while the low was 72 with light to gentle winds. Gusts up to 17mph today. Currently it’s 73 with N winds around 2mph. Tomorrow’s winds are going to switch directions to be N/NW and should be light to moderate. Temps will be slightly lower and should decrease into the evening and… Continue Reading
See what was biting on this day 4 years ago.
- (10/6/2022) – Today’s high was 72, low was 62. Winds have been light to gentle. Currently it’s 68, feels like 69, with SW winds at 6mph. Tomorrow’s temps are going to be higher, likely getting up to 76. Tomorrow’s winds will be light to gentle. Friday evening/Saturday morning we’ll see a wind shift to the N/NW and… Continue Reading
See what was biting on this day 5 years ago.
- (10/6/2021) – Good evening and hope you enjoyed this clear and sunny day. Our high temperature for today was 82F. Looks like some rain rolling in for tomorrow. Right now we have winds out of the East at 15mph. Dangerous rip currents for tomorrow. Pretty slow day again off the surf. Avon reported small pompano Bluefish, Spanish… Continue Reading
August 29, 2021
Nice day weather wise here on the island. Another day of 88F temps. We have winds out of the North this evening at 8mph. We will be keeping an eye on Hurricane Ida. She could bring some wet weather for the end of the week.

Rodanthe Pier- lots of Spanish Mackerel, some False Albacore and a King Mackerel

Avon Pier- Spanish Mackerel, False Albacore, small Cobia

Still Spanish Mackerel and Bluefish at the point

Bluefish here in Frisco off of ramp 49 at sunset.

Offshore boats out of Hatteras brought back Dolphin, Blackfin Tuna and bottom fish.

Good Times released a Blue Marlin, Release turned loose a Blue Marlin and a Sailfish.

Inshore boats caught some Speckled Trout and limits of Bluefish 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.
- (10/3/2025) – Today’s high was 73 while the low was 66 with light to moderate winds. Gusts up to 28mph. Currently it’s 70 with NE winds around 8mph. Tomorrow temps will be about the same again. Winds will be light to gentle and continue from the same direction. Sound water temp: 68-70 Ocean water temp: ~76 10/1… Continue Reading
See what was biting on this day 2 years ago.
- (10/6/2024) – Today’s high was 77 while the low was 61 with light to gentle winds. Gusts up to 22mph. Currently it’s 61 with NE winds around 5mph. Tomorrow’s winds should continue to be light to gentle but switch to the SW. Temps should be about the same. Sound water temp: 73-75 Ocean water temp: 74 Surf:… Continue Reading
See what was biting on this day 3 years ago.
- (10/6/2023) – The high was 82 while the low was 72 with light to gentle winds. Gusts up to 17mph today. Currently it’s 73 with N winds around 2mph. Tomorrow’s winds are going to switch directions to be N/NW and should be light to moderate. Temps will be slightly lower and should decrease into the evening and… Continue Reading
See what was biting on this day 4 years ago.
- (10/6/2022) – Today’s high was 72, low was 62. Winds have been light to gentle. Currently it’s 68, feels like 69, with SW winds at 6mph. Tomorrow’s temps are going to be higher, likely getting up to 76. Tomorrow’s winds will be light to gentle. Friday evening/Saturday morning we’ll see a wind shift to the N/NW and… Continue Reading
See what was biting on this day 5 years ago.
- (10/6/2021) – Good evening and hope you enjoyed this clear and sunny day. Our high temperature for today was 82F. Looks like some rain rolling in for tomorrow. Right now we have winds out of the East at 15mph. Dangerous rip currents for tomorrow. Pretty slow day again off the surf. Avon reported small pompano Bluefish, Spanish… Continue Reading