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Hatteras Island Fishing Report
July 17, 2023
The high was 81 while the low was 72 with light to gentle winds. Gusts up to 15mph today. Currently it’s 75 with SSW winds around 5mph. Tomorrow’s weather is predicted to be nearly the same as today’s (H: 85, L: 80; light to gentle winds). Radar is clear.

Sound water temp: 83-87

Ocean water temp: ~82

Surf: Croaker, Sea Mullet, Spot

Sound: Bluefish, Red Drum, Speckled Trout

Inshore: Amberjack, Bluefish, Cobia, Red Drum, Speckled Trout

Offshore: Dolphin, Wahoo

Releases: Sailfish

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See what was biting on this day 1 year ago.
- (7/6/2025) – Today was full of rain, as we expected. The high was 82 while the low was 73 with light to strong winds. Gusts up to 39mph. Currently it’s 81 with S winds around 17mph. Gusts around 26mph. Tomorrow we’ll see similar wind speeds but direction will be switching to the SW. Temps are anticipated to… Continue Reading
See what was biting on this day 2 years ago.
- (7/7/2024) – Today’s high was 88 while the low was 80 with light to moderate winds. Gusts up to 27mph. Currently it’s 82, feels like 91, with WSW winds around 9mph. Tomorrow’s temps and winds should be similar to today’s. Wind gusts should only get up to 22mph. Chance of rain in the morning. Sound water temp:… Continue Reading
See what was biting on this day 3 years ago.
- (7/7/2023) – Today was another hot one. The high was 81 while the low was 72 with light to gentle winds. Gusts around 8mph today. Currently it’s 75, feels like 82, with WSW winds around 6mph. Tomorrow’s weather will be about the same as today’s. Possible thunderstorms in the afternoon. Sound water temp: 79-84 Ocean water temp:… Continue Reading
See what was biting on this day 4 years ago.
- (7/7/2022) – Today’s high was 88. Winds have been light to moderate out of the SW. Currently it still feels like 88 with winds out of the SW around 11mph and gusts up to 18mph. Tomorrow is looking to be very similar to today. Expect scattered thunderstorms. Surf catches included Red Drum and Bluefish. Sound catches included… Continue Reading
See what was biting on this day 5 years ago.
- (7/8/2021) – Elsa came in today and left us with some rain and winds. High temperature for today was 82F. Right now we have winds out of the South at 34mph. Keep an eye out, we still have a Tropical Storm Warning until early Friday morning for winds 35-45mph, gusts to 55. Just because the storm has… Continue Reading
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Hatteras Island Fishing Report
July 16, 2023
The high was 79 while the low was 75 with gentle to strong winds. Gusts up to 40mph today. Currently it’s 81, feels like 89, with WSW winds around 10mph. Gusts up to 16mph. Tomorrow’s winds should be light to gentle with increased temps (H: 88, L: 79).

Sound water temp: 83-84

Ocean water temp: ~81

Surf: Bluefish, Croaker, Red Drum, Pompano, Sea Mullet, Sharks

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

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

Offshore: No report.

Releases: No report.
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See what was biting on this day 1 year ago.
- (7/6/2025) – Today was full of rain, as we expected. The high was 82 while the low was 73 with light to strong winds. Gusts up to 39mph. Currently it’s 81 with S winds around 17mph. Gusts around 26mph. Tomorrow we’ll see similar wind speeds but direction will be switching to the SW. Temps are anticipated to… Continue Reading
See what was biting on this day 2 years ago.
- (7/7/2024) – Today’s high was 88 while the low was 80 with light to moderate winds. Gusts up to 27mph. Currently it’s 82, feels like 91, with WSW winds around 9mph. Tomorrow’s temps and winds should be similar to today’s. Wind gusts should only get up to 22mph. Chance of rain in the morning. Sound water temp:… Continue Reading
See what was biting on this day 3 years ago.
- (7/7/2023) – Today was another hot one. The high was 81 while the low was 72 with light to gentle winds. Gusts around 8mph today. Currently it’s 75, feels like 82, with WSW winds around 6mph. Tomorrow’s weather will be about the same as today’s. Possible thunderstorms in the afternoon. Sound water temp: 79-84 Ocean water temp:… Continue Reading
See what was biting on this day 4 years ago.
- (7/7/2022) – Today’s high was 88. Winds have been light to moderate out of the SW. Currently it still feels like 88 with winds out of the SW around 11mph and gusts up to 18mph. Tomorrow is looking to be very similar to today. Expect scattered thunderstorms. Surf catches included Red Drum and Bluefish. Sound catches included… Continue Reading
See what was biting on this day 5 years ago.
- (7/8/2021) – Elsa came in today and left us with some rain and winds. High temperature for today was 82F. Right now we have winds out of the South at 34mph. Keep an eye out, we still have a Tropical Storm Warning until early Friday morning for winds 35-45mph, gusts to 55. Just because the storm has… 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
July 15, 2023
The high was 81 while the low was 77 with light to gentle winds. Gusts up to 23mph today. Currently it’s 77, feels like 84, with SSW winds around 11mph. Tomorrow’s temps will be similar to today’s while winds will be increased. Rain is likely as well.

Sound water temp: 81-83

Ocean water temp: ~81

Surf: Bluefish, Croaker, Red Drum, Sea Mullet, Sharks, Spot

Sound: Bluefish, Red Drum, Speckled Trout

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

Offshore: Dolphin, Grouper, Snapper, Triggerfish, Wahoo

Releases: Blue Marlin, Sailfish
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See what was biting on this day 1 year ago.
- (7/6/2025) – Today was full of rain, as we expected. The high was 82 while the low was 73 with light to strong winds. Gusts up to 39mph. Currently it’s 81 with S winds around 17mph. Gusts around 26mph. Tomorrow we’ll see similar wind speeds but direction will be switching to the SW. Temps are anticipated to… Continue Reading
See what was biting on this day 2 years ago.
- (7/7/2024) – Today’s high was 88 while the low was 80 with light to moderate winds. Gusts up to 27mph. Currently it’s 82, feels like 91, with WSW winds around 9mph. Tomorrow’s temps and winds should be similar to today’s. Wind gusts should only get up to 22mph. Chance of rain in the morning. Sound water temp:… Continue Reading
See what was biting on this day 3 years ago.
- (7/7/2023) – Today was another hot one. The high was 81 while the low was 72 with light to gentle winds. Gusts around 8mph today. Currently it’s 75, feels like 82, with WSW winds around 6mph. Tomorrow’s weather will be about the same as today’s. Possible thunderstorms in the afternoon. Sound water temp: 79-84 Ocean water temp:… Continue Reading
See what was biting on this day 4 years ago.
- (7/7/2022) – Today’s high was 88. Winds have been light to moderate out of the SW. Currently it still feels like 88 with winds out of the SW around 11mph and gusts up to 18mph. Tomorrow is looking to be very similar to today. Expect scattered thunderstorms. Surf catches included Red Drum and Bluefish. Sound catches included… Continue Reading
See what was biting on this day 5 years ago.
- (7/8/2021) – Elsa came in today and left us with some rain and winds. High temperature for today was 82F. Right now we have winds out of the South at 34mph. Keep an eye out, we still have a Tropical Storm Warning until early Friday morning for winds 35-45mph, gusts to 55. Just because the storm has… 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
July 14, 2023
The high was 79 while the low was 75 with light to moderate winds. Gusts up to 25mph today. Currently it’s 75, feels like 80, with S winds around 10mph. Tomorrow’s temps and winds will be nearly the same as today’s. Chance of rain as well.

Sound water temp: 81-83

Ocean water temp: ~80

Surf: Bluefish, Croaker, Red Drum, Sharks, Spot

Sound: Bluefish, Red Drum, Speckled Trout

Inshore: Bluefish, Red Drum, Speckled Trout

Offshore: Dolphin, Snapper, Yellowfin Tuna, Wahoo

Releases: Blue Marlin, Sailfish, White Marlin
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See what was biting on this day 1 year ago.
- (7/6/2025) – Today was full of rain, as we expected. The high was 82 while the low was 73 with light to strong winds. Gusts up to 39mph. Currently it’s 81 with S winds around 17mph. Gusts around 26mph. Tomorrow we’ll see similar wind speeds but direction will be switching to the SW. Temps are anticipated to… Continue Reading
See what was biting on this day 2 years ago.
- (7/7/2024) – Today’s high was 88 while the low was 80 with light to moderate winds. Gusts up to 27mph. Currently it’s 82, feels like 91, with WSW winds around 9mph. Tomorrow’s temps and winds should be similar to today’s. Wind gusts should only get up to 22mph. Chance of rain in the morning. Sound water temp:… Continue Reading
See what was biting on this day 3 years ago.
- (7/7/2023) – Today was another hot one. The high was 81 while the low was 72 with light to gentle winds. Gusts around 8mph today. Currently it’s 75, feels like 82, with WSW winds around 6mph. Tomorrow’s weather will be about the same as today’s. Possible thunderstorms in the afternoon. Sound water temp: 79-84 Ocean water temp:… Continue Reading
See what was biting on this day 4 years ago.
- (7/7/2022) – Today’s high was 88. Winds have been light to moderate out of the SW. Currently it still feels like 88 with winds out of the SW around 11mph and gusts up to 18mph. Tomorrow is looking to be very similar to today. Expect scattered thunderstorms. Surf catches included Red Drum and Bluefish. Sound catches included… Continue Reading
See what was biting on this day 5 years ago.
- (7/8/2021) – Elsa came in today and left us with some rain and winds. High temperature for today was 82F. Right now we have winds out of the South at 34mph. Keep an eye out, we still have a Tropical Storm Warning until early Friday morning for winds 35-45mph, gusts to 55. Just because the storm has… 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
July 13, 2023
The high was 81 while the low was 73 with light to moderate winds. Gusts up to 25mph today. Currently it’s 75, feels like 78, with SSW winds around 13mph. Tomorrow’s weather is predicted to be nearly the same as today’s with the possibility of slightly stronger winds. Small chance of rain tomorrow but looks like it’ll hold off until Saturday.

Sound water temp: 83-86

Ocean water temp: ~83

Surf: Bluefish, Red Drum, Pompano, Sharks, Spanish Mackerel

Sound: Bluefish, Red Drum, Speckled Trout

Inshore: Bluefish, Red Drum, Sheepshead, Speckled Trout

Offshore: Dolphin, Grouper, King Mackerel, Spanish Mackerel, Tilefish, Yellowfin Tuna, Wahoo

Releases: Sailfish, White Marlin
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See what was biting on this day 1 year ago.
- (7/6/2025) – Today was full of rain, as we expected. The high was 82 while the low was 73 with light to strong winds. Gusts up to 39mph. Currently it’s 81 with S winds around 17mph. Gusts around 26mph. Tomorrow we’ll see similar wind speeds but direction will be switching to the SW. Temps are anticipated to… Continue Reading
See what was biting on this day 2 years ago.
- (7/7/2024) – Today’s high was 88 while the low was 80 with light to moderate winds. Gusts up to 27mph. Currently it’s 82, feels like 91, with WSW winds around 9mph. Tomorrow’s temps and winds should be similar to today’s. Wind gusts should only get up to 22mph. Chance of rain in the morning. Sound water temp:… Continue Reading
See what was biting on this day 3 years ago.
- (7/7/2023) – Today was another hot one. The high was 81 while the low was 72 with light to gentle winds. Gusts around 8mph today. Currently it’s 75, feels like 82, with WSW winds around 6mph. Tomorrow’s weather will be about the same as today’s. Possible thunderstorms in the afternoon. Sound water temp: 79-84 Ocean water temp:… Continue Reading
See what was biting on this day 4 years ago.
- (7/7/2022) – Today’s high was 88. Winds have been light to moderate out of the SW. Currently it still feels like 88 with winds out of the SW around 11mph and gusts up to 18mph. Tomorrow is looking to be very similar to today. Expect scattered thunderstorms. Surf catches included Red Drum and Bluefish. Sound catches included… Continue Reading
See what was biting on this day 5 years ago.
- (7/8/2021) – Elsa came in today and left us with some rain and winds. High temperature for today was 82F. Right now we have winds out of the South at 34mph. Keep an eye out, we still have a Tropical Storm Warning until early Friday morning for winds 35-45mph, gusts to 55. Just because the storm has… 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