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Hatteras Island Fishing Report
August 14, 2023
The temps for August are heading into the high 80’s with the heat index creeping over 100 degrees. The high was 90 while the low was 81 with light to moderate winds. Gusts up to 25mph today. Currently it’s 82, feels like 90, with SW winds around 20mph. Tomorrow’s weather should be similar to today’s with an increased chance of rain, wind, and thunderstorms throughout the day.

Sound water temp: 83-86

Ocean water temp: ~83

Surf: Bluefish, Spot, Sea Mullet

Sound: Bluefish, Red Drum, Speckled Trout

Inshore: Bluefish, Red Drum, Speckled Trout

Offshore: Blackfin Tuna, Barracuda, Wahoo, King Mackerel, Yellowfin Tuna

Releases: Blue Marlin, Sailfish

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See what was biting on this day 1 year ago.
- (6/16/2025) – Today was hot and humid, like usual, with thunderstorms that rolled in this afternoon. The high was 82 while the low was 73 with light to gentle winds. Gusts up to 22mph. Currently it’s 77, feels like 82, with WSW winds around 8mph. Tomorrow should get into the mid 80s and winds should be increasing… Continue Reading
See what was biting on this day 2 years ago.
- (6/15/2024) – Last day of the Big Rock Tournament, congratulations to all who won! Today’s high was 84 while the low was 71 with light to gentle winds. Gusts up to 24mph. Currently it’s 71, feels like 74, with ENE winds around 6mph. Tomorrow’s weather should be nearly the same as today’s. Monday’s also looking similar as… Continue Reading
See what was biting on this day 3 years ago.
- (6/16/2023) – A gorgeous Friday. The high was 81 while the low was 66. We’ve had light to moderate winds. Gusts up to 26mph today. Currently it’s 66, feels like 68, with ENE winds around 8mph. Tomorrow is going to bring more of the same temps and winds (H: 77, L: 73). Radar is clear. Sound water… Continue Reading
See what was biting on this day 4 years ago.
- (6/16/2022) – The high today was 84 and the rain we got was quick but nice. We needed it. Winds switched up on us today but for most of the afternoon it’s been out of the S/SW around 3-7mph. It’s currently blowing out of the SSW at 7mph and is on track to increase. Tomorrow is looking… Continue Reading
See what was biting on this day 5 years ago.
- (6/16/2021) – Turned out to be a beautiful day here on the island. Started off muggy but settled down to a warm 82F. No rain today and winds right now are out of the South at 7mph. Nice Pompano and a puppy Drum caught up off of ramp 44 this morning. Quiet here in Frisco. A bunch… Continue Reading
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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
Hatteras Island Fishing Report
August 13, 2023
Temps may not look it, but it sure was a hot one today thanks to the heat index of ~100. The high was 88 while the low was 82 with light to gentle winds. Gusts up to 23mph today. Currently it’s 82, feels like 92, with SW winds around 8mph. Tomorrow’s weather should be similar to today’s, minus the heat advisory.

Sound water temp: 83-86

Ocean water temp: ~83

Surf: Bluefish, Croaker, Flounder, Pompano, Rays, Sea Mullet, Sharks, Sheepshead, Spanish Mackerel, Spot

Sound: Bluefish, Red Drum, Speckled Trout

Inshore: Bluefish, Red Drum, Spanish Mackerel, Speckled Trout

Offshore: Blackfin Tuna, Dolphin, Wahoo, Yellowfin Tuna

Releases: Blue Marlin, Sailfish, White Marlin

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See what was biting on this day 1 year ago.
- (6/16/2025) – Today was hot and humid, like usual, with thunderstorms that rolled in this afternoon. The high was 82 while the low was 73 with light to gentle winds. Gusts up to 22mph. Currently it’s 77, feels like 82, with WSW winds around 8mph. Tomorrow should get into the mid 80s and winds should be increasing… Continue Reading
See what was biting on this day 2 years ago.
- (6/15/2024) – Last day of the Big Rock Tournament, congratulations to all who won! Today’s high was 84 while the low was 71 with light to gentle winds. Gusts up to 24mph. Currently it’s 71, feels like 74, with ENE winds around 6mph. Tomorrow’s weather should be nearly the same as today’s. Monday’s also looking similar as… Continue Reading
See what was biting on this day 3 years ago.
- (6/16/2023) – A gorgeous Friday. The high was 81 while the low was 66. We’ve had light to moderate winds. Gusts up to 26mph today. Currently it’s 66, feels like 68, with ENE winds around 8mph. Tomorrow is going to bring more of the same temps and winds (H: 77, L: 73). Radar is clear. Sound water… Continue Reading
See what was biting on this day 4 years ago.
- (6/16/2022) – The high today was 84 and the rain we got was quick but nice. We needed it. Winds switched up on us today but for most of the afternoon it’s been out of the S/SW around 3-7mph. It’s currently blowing out of the SSW at 7mph and is on track to increase. Tomorrow is looking… Continue Reading
See what was biting on this day 5 years ago.
- (6/16/2021) – Turned out to be a beautiful day here on the island. Started off muggy but settled down to a warm 82F. No rain today and winds right now are out of the South at 7mph. Nice Pompano and a puppy Drum caught up off of ramp 44 this morning. Quiet here in Frisco. A bunch… Continue Reading
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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
Hatteras Island Fishing Report
August 12, 2023
The high was 88 while the low was 79 with light to gentle winds. Gusts up to 20mph today. Currently it’s 81, feels like 88, with SSW winds around 8mph. Tomorrow will bring increased winds and temps (H: 90, L:80, moderate winds). Be mindful of the current heat advisory and stay hydrated.

Sound water temp: 82-85

Ocean water temp: ~80

Surf: Croaker, Flounder, Sea Mullet, Spot

Sound: Bluefish, Red Drum, Speckled Trout

Inshore: Bluefish, Red Drum, Spanish Mackerel, Speckled Trout

Offshore: Blackfin Tuna, Dolphin, Wahoo

Releases: Sailfish
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See what was biting on this day 1 year ago.
- (6/16/2025) – Today was hot and humid, like usual, with thunderstorms that rolled in this afternoon. The high was 82 while the low was 73 with light to gentle winds. Gusts up to 22mph. Currently it’s 77, feels like 82, with WSW winds around 8mph. Tomorrow should get into the mid 80s and winds should be increasing… Continue Reading
See what was biting on this day 2 years ago.
- (6/15/2024) – Last day of the Big Rock Tournament, congratulations to all who won! Today’s high was 84 while the low was 71 with light to gentle winds. Gusts up to 24mph. Currently it’s 71, feels like 74, with ENE winds around 6mph. Tomorrow’s weather should be nearly the same as today’s. Monday’s also looking similar as… Continue Reading
See what was biting on this day 3 years ago.
- (6/16/2023) – A gorgeous Friday. The high was 81 while the low was 66. We’ve had light to moderate winds. Gusts up to 26mph today. Currently it’s 66, feels like 68, with ENE winds around 8mph. Tomorrow is going to bring more of the same temps and winds (H: 77, L: 73). Radar is clear. Sound water… Continue Reading
See what was biting on this day 4 years ago.
- (6/16/2022) – The high today was 84 and the rain we got was quick but nice. We needed it. Winds switched up on us today but for most of the afternoon it’s been out of the S/SW around 3-7mph. It’s currently blowing out of the SSW at 7mph and is on track to increase. Tomorrow is looking… Continue Reading
See what was biting on this day 5 years ago.
- (6/16/2021) – Turned out to be a beautiful day here on the island. Started off muggy but settled down to a warm 82F. No rain today and winds right now are out of the South at 7mph. Nice Pompano and a puppy Drum caught up off of ramp 44 this morning. Quiet here in Frisco. A bunch… Continue Reading
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
Hatteras Island Fishing Report
August 11, 2023
The high was 86 while the low was 79 with light to gentle winds. Gusts up to 18mph today. Currently it’s 81, feels like 87, with SW winds around 7mph. Tomorrow’s weather is looking to be similar to today’s but winds may be a bit stronger (H: 85, L: 80, light to moderate winds).

Sound water temp: 81-84

Ocean water temp: ~82

Surf: Didn’t hear any report today but here’s what has been caught lately: Bluefish, Croaker, Pompano, Sea Mullet, Sharks, Spanish Mackerel, Spot

Sound: Bluefish, Red Drum, Speckled Trout

Inshore: Bluefish, Red Drum, Sea Mullet, Sheepshead, Speckled Trout

Offshore: Blackfin Tuna, Dolphin, Grouper, Tilefish, Wahoo

Releases: Sailfish
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See what was biting on this day 1 year ago.
- (6/16/2025) – Today was hot and humid, like usual, with thunderstorms that rolled in this afternoon. The high was 82 while the low was 73 with light to gentle winds. Gusts up to 22mph. Currently it’s 77, feels like 82, with WSW winds around 8mph. Tomorrow should get into the mid 80s and winds should be increasing… Continue Reading
See what was biting on this day 2 years ago.
- (6/15/2024) – Last day of the Big Rock Tournament, congratulations to all who won! Today’s high was 84 while the low was 71 with light to gentle winds. Gusts up to 24mph. Currently it’s 71, feels like 74, with ENE winds around 6mph. Tomorrow’s weather should be nearly the same as today’s. Monday’s also looking similar as… Continue Reading
See what was biting on this day 3 years ago.
- (6/16/2023) – A gorgeous Friday. The high was 81 while the low was 66. We’ve had light to moderate winds. Gusts up to 26mph today. Currently it’s 66, feels like 68, with ENE winds around 8mph. Tomorrow is going to bring more of the same temps and winds (H: 77, L: 73). Radar is clear. Sound water… Continue Reading
See what was biting on this day 4 years ago.
- (6/16/2022) – The high today was 84 and the rain we got was quick but nice. We needed it. Winds switched up on us today but for most of the afternoon it’s been out of the S/SW around 3-7mph. It’s currently blowing out of the SSW at 7mph and is on track to increase. Tomorrow is looking… Continue Reading
See what was biting on this day 5 years ago.
- (6/16/2021) – Turned out to be a beautiful day here on the island. Started off muggy but settled down to a warm 82F. No rain today and winds right now are out of the South at 7mph. Nice Pompano and a puppy Drum caught up off of ramp 44 this morning. Quiet here in Frisco. A bunch… Continue Reading
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
Hatteras Island Fishing Report
August 10, 2023
The high was 86 while the low was 77 with light to strong winds. Gusts up to 35mph today. Currently it’s 82, feels like 88, with WSW winds around 13mph. Gusts up to 18mph. Tomorrow’s winds should be light to gentle while temps will remain the same (H: 86, L: 79).

Sound water temp: 81-83

Ocean water temp: ~78

Surf: Bluefish, Croaker, Pompano, Sea Mullet, Sharks, Spanish Mackerel, Spot

Sound: Bluefish, Red Drum, Speckled Trout

Inshore: Bluefish, Red Drum, Speckled Trout

Offshore: Dolphin, King Mackerel, Seabass, Triggerfish, Wahoo

Releases: Barracuda, Blue Marlin, Sailfish
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See what was biting on this day 1 year ago.
- (6/16/2025) – Today was hot and humid, like usual, with thunderstorms that rolled in this afternoon. The high was 82 while the low was 73 with light to gentle winds. Gusts up to 22mph. Currently it’s 77, feels like 82, with WSW winds around 8mph. Tomorrow should get into the mid 80s and winds should be increasing… Continue Reading
See what was biting on this day 2 years ago.
- (6/15/2024) – Last day of the Big Rock Tournament, congratulations to all who won! Today’s high was 84 while the low was 71 with light to gentle winds. Gusts up to 24mph. Currently it’s 71, feels like 74, with ENE winds around 6mph. Tomorrow’s weather should be nearly the same as today’s. Monday’s also looking similar as… Continue Reading
See what was biting on this day 3 years ago.
- (6/16/2023) – A gorgeous Friday. The high was 81 while the low was 66. We’ve had light to moderate winds. Gusts up to 26mph today. Currently it’s 66, feels like 68, with ENE winds around 8mph. Tomorrow is going to bring more of the same temps and winds (H: 77, L: 73). Radar is clear. Sound water… Continue Reading
See what was biting on this day 4 years ago.
- (6/16/2022) – The high today was 84 and the rain we got was quick but nice. We needed it. Winds switched up on us today but for most of the afternoon it’s been out of the S/SW around 3-7mph. It’s currently blowing out of the SSW at 7mph and is on track to increase. Tomorrow is looking… Continue Reading
See what was biting on this day 5 years ago.
- (6/16/2021) – Turned out to be a beautiful day here on the island. Started off muggy but settled down to a warm 82F. No rain today and winds right now are out of the South at 7mph. Nice Pompano and a puppy Drum caught up off of ramp 44 this morning. Quiet here in Frisco. A bunch… Continue Reading
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