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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.
- (11/4/2025) – Today started out cool then turned comfortable with the sunshine. The high was 63 while the low was 46 with light to gentle winds. Gusts up to 25mph. Currently it’s 46, feels like 43, with W winds around 3mph. Tomorrow temps will be a little warmer with a predicted high of 70. Winds will get… Continue Reading
See what was biting on this day 2 years ago.
- (11/7/2024) – It looked a little gloomy at times today but thankfully no rain. The high was 75 while the low was 71 with light winds. Gusts up to 12mph. Currently it’s 72, feels like 77, with SW winds around 6mph. Tomorrow’s winds should switch to be more northerly. Temps will remain about the same but may… Continue Reading
See what was biting on this day 3 years ago.
- (11/6/2023) – The high was 72 while the low was 55 with light to gentle winds. Gusts up to 18mph today. Currently it’s 55 with E winds around 3mph. Tomorrow’s winds are going to be similar, if not lighter, with warmer temps. Sound water temp: 62-66 Ocean water temp: ~64 Surf: Red Drum, Sea Mullet Sound: Bluefish,… Continue Reading
See what was biting on this day 4 years ago.
- (11/7/2022) – Today’s high was 77 while the low was 66. Winds have been light to gentle. Currently it’s 68, feels like 70, with NE winds at 6mph. Tomorrow’s temps are going to decrease while the winds are going to increase. Expect winds into the 30mph range and gusts up to 50mph. Please refer to the Dare… Continue Reading
See what was biting on this day 5 years ago.
- (11/6/2021) – Wind, winds and more wind. High temperature for today did make it to 66F. Rain will be moving in late this evening through most of tomorrow. Please, if you don’t need to be on the roads, stay home and stay safe. No fishing reports today. Hopefully we should return to normal by mid week. FRG… Continue Reading
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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.
- (11/4/2025) – Today started out cool then turned comfortable with the sunshine. The high was 63 while the low was 46 with light to gentle winds. Gusts up to 25mph. Currently it’s 46, feels like 43, with W winds around 3mph. Tomorrow temps will be a little warmer with a predicted high of 70. Winds will get… Continue Reading
See what was biting on this day 2 years ago.
- (11/7/2024) – It looked a little gloomy at times today but thankfully no rain. The high was 75 while the low was 71 with light winds. Gusts up to 12mph. Currently it’s 72, feels like 77, with SW winds around 6mph. Tomorrow’s winds should switch to be more northerly. Temps will remain about the same but may… Continue Reading
See what was biting on this day 3 years ago.
- (11/6/2023) – The high was 72 while the low was 55 with light to gentle winds. Gusts up to 18mph today. Currently it’s 55 with E winds around 3mph. Tomorrow’s winds are going to be similar, if not lighter, with warmer temps. Sound water temp: 62-66 Ocean water temp: ~64 Surf: Red Drum, Sea Mullet Sound: Bluefish,… Continue Reading
See what was biting on this day 4 years ago.
- (11/7/2022) – Today’s high was 77 while the low was 66. Winds have been light to gentle. Currently it’s 68, feels like 70, with NE winds at 6mph. Tomorrow’s temps are going to decrease while the winds are going to increase. Expect winds into the 30mph range and gusts up to 50mph. Please refer to the Dare… Continue Reading
See what was biting on this day 5 years ago.
- (11/6/2021) – Wind, winds and more wind. High temperature for today did make it to 66F. Rain will be moving in late this evening through most of tomorrow. Please, if you don’t need to be on the roads, stay home and stay safe. No fishing reports today. Hopefully we should return to normal by mid week. FRG… Continue Reading
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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.
- (11/4/2025) – Today started out cool then turned comfortable with the sunshine. The high was 63 while the low was 46 with light to gentle winds. Gusts up to 25mph. Currently it’s 46, feels like 43, with W winds around 3mph. Tomorrow temps will be a little warmer with a predicted high of 70. Winds will get… Continue Reading
See what was biting on this day 2 years ago.
- (11/7/2024) – It looked a little gloomy at times today but thankfully no rain. The high was 75 while the low was 71 with light winds. Gusts up to 12mph. Currently it’s 72, feels like 77, with SW winds around 6mph. Tomorrow’s winds should switch to be more northerly. Temps will remain about the same but may… Continue Reading
See what was biting on this day 3 years ago.
- (11/6/2023) – The high was 72 while the low was 55 with light to gentle winds. Gusts up to 18mph today. Currently it’s 55 with E winds around 3mph. Tomorrow’s winds are going to be similar, if not lighter, with warmer temps. Sound water temp: 62-66 Ocean water temp: ~64 Surf: Red Drum, Sea Mullet Sound: Bluefish,… Continue Reading
See what was biting on this day 4 years ago.
- (11/7/2022) – Today’s high was 77 while the low was 66. Winds have been light to gentle. Currently it’s 68, feels like 70, with NE winds at 6mph. Tomorrow’s temps are going to decrease while the winds are going to increase. Expect winds into the 30mph range and gusts up to 50mph. Please refer to the Dare… Continue Reading
See what was biting on this day 5 years ago.
- (11/6/2021) – Wind, winds and more wind. High temperature for today did make it to 66F. Rain will be moving in late this evening through most of tomorrow. Please, if you don’t need to be on the roads, stay home and stay safe. No fishing reports today. Hopefully we should return to normal by mid week. FRG… 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 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.
- (11/4/2025) – Today started out cool then turned comfortable with the sunshine. The high was 63 while the low was 46 with light to gentle winds. Gusts up to 25mph. Currently it’s 46, feels like 43, with W winds around 3mph. Tomorrow temps will be a little warmer with a predicted high of 70. Winds will get… Continue Reading
See what was biting on this day 2 years ago.
- (11/7/2024) – It looked a little gloomy at times today but thankfully no rain. The high was 75 while the low was 71 with light winds. Gusts up to 12mph. Currently it’s 72, feels like 77, with SW winds around 6mph. Tomorrow’s winds should switch to be more northerly. Temps will remain about the same but may… Continue Reading
See what was biting on this day 3 years ago.
- (11/6/2023) – The high was 72 while the low was 55 with light to gentle winds. Gusts up to 18mph today. Currently it’s 55 with E winds around 3mph. Tomorrow’s winds are going to be similar, if not lighter, with warmer temps. Sound water temp: 62-66 Ocean water temp: ~64 Surf: Red Drum, Sea Mullet Sound: Bluefish,… Continue Reading
See what was biting on this day 4 years ago.
- (11/7/2022) – Today’s high was 77 while the low was 66. Winds have been light to gentle. Currently it’s 68, feels like 70, with NE winds at 6mph. Tomorrow’s temps are going to decrease while the winds are going to increase. Expect winds into the 30mph range and gusts up to 50mph. Please refer to the Dare… Continue Reading
See what was biting on this day 5 years ago.
- (11/6/2021) – Wind, winds and more wind. High temperature for today did make it to 66F. Rain will be moving in late this evening through most of tomorrow. Please, if you don’t need to be on the roads, stay home and stay safe. No fishing reports today. Hopefully we should return to normal by mid week. FRG… 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 9, 2023
The high was 88 while the low was 77 with light to gentle winds. Gusts up to 15mph today. Currently it’s 81, feels like 87, with SSW winds around 7mph. Tomorrow temps will be about the same while winds will be increased (H: 85, L: 80, up to 30mph winds).

Sound water temp: 82-85

Ocean water temp: ~78

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

Sound: Bluefish, Red Drum, Speckled Trout

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

Offshore: Blackfin Tuna, Dolphin, Grouper, Wahoo

Releases: Sailfish

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See what was biting on this day 1 year ago.
- (11/4/2025) – Today started out cool then turned comfortable with the sunshine. The high was 63 while the low was 46 with light to gentle winds. Gusts up to 25mph. Currently it’s 46, feels like 43, with W winds around 3mph. Tomorrow temps will be a little warmer with a predicted high of 70. Winds will get… Continue Reading
See what was biting on this day 2 years ago.
- (11/7/2024) – It looked a little gloomy at times today but thankfully no rain. The high was 75 while the low was 71 with light winds. Gusts up to 12mph. Currently it’s 72, feels like 77, with SW winds around 6mph. Tomorrow’s winds should switch to be more northerly. Temps will remain about the same but may… Continue Reading
See what was biting on this day 3 years ago.
- (11/6/2023) – The high was 72 while the low was 55 with light to gentle winds. Gusts up to 18mph today. Currently it’s 55 with E winds around 3mph. Tomorrow’s winds are going to be similar, if not lighter, with warmer temps. Sound water temp: 62-66 Ocean water temp: ~64 Surf: Red Drum, Sea Mullet Sound: Bluefish,… Continue Reading
See what was biting on this day 4 years ago.
- (11/7/2022) – Today’s high was 77 while the low was 66. Winds have been light to gentle. Currently it’s 68, feels like 70, with NE winds at 6mph. Tomorrow’s temps are going to decrease while the winds are going to increase. Expect winds into the 30mph range and gusts up to 50mph. Please refer to the Dare… Continue Reading
See what was biting on this day 5 years ago.
- (11/6/2021) – Wind, winds and more wind. High temperature for today did make it to 66F. Rain will be moving in late this evening through most of tomorrow. Please, if you don’t need to be on the roads, stay home and stay safe. No fishing reports today. Hopefully we should return to normal by mid week. FRG… 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