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Hatteras Island Fishing Report
July 5, 2023
A little overcast but still hot and humid, not much change. The high was 85 while the low was 75 with light to moderate winds. Gusts around 18mph today. Currently it’s 75, feels like 82, with W winds around 5mph. Tomorrow’s temps are predicted to be just a little lower than today’s. Winds are predicted to be a little stronger. We’re looking at rain for the majority of the day.

Sound water temp: 81-82

Ocean water temp: ~80

Surf: Croaker, Pompano, Red Drum

Sound: Bluefish, Red Drum, Speckled Trout

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

Offshore: Dolphin, Wahoo

Releases: Blue Marlin
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See what was biting on this day 1 year ago.
- (9/8/2025) – Today was a bit windy. The high was 77 while the low was 72 with light to moderate winds. Gusts up to 40mph. Currently it’s 72, feels like 68, with NE winds around 14mph. Gusts around 32mph. Tomorrow winds will continue to be moderate speeds with strong gusts. Temps will be the same again. Chance… Continue Reading
See what was biting on this day 2 years ago.
- (9/9/2024) – Today’s high was 72 while the low was 64 with light to gentle winds. Gusts up to 23mph. Currently it’s 64, feels like 65, with NE winds around 3mph. Tomorrow expect more of the same temps and winds. Today was overcast but tomorrow looks like it’ll be clear. Sound water temp: 76-78 Ocean water temp:… Continue Reading
See what was biting on this day 3 years ago.
- (9/8/2023) – The high was 88 while the low was 81 with light to moderate winds. Gusts up to 24mph today. Currently it’s 82, feels like 87, with S winds around 10mph. Tomorrow’s weather is going to be quite similar (H: 83, L: 80, light to moderate winds) with the chance of thunderstorms. Good luck to the… Continue Reading
See what was biting on this day 4 years ago.
- (9/7/2022) – Today’s high was 84 but felt hotter because of the humidity. Winds have been gentle to light and N/NE/NNE. Currently it’s 79, feels like 83, with N winds around 6mph. The next few days are likely to include some swells that can cause gnarly rip currents due to Hurricane Earl so it’s advisable to stay… Continue Reading
See what was biting on this day 5 years ago.
- (9/8/2021) – Half way through the week and can’t complain about the weather we’ve been having. Another day of warm temps and sunny skies today. Our high temperature topped off at 86F. Looks like storms moving in tonight and throughout the day tomorrow. Winds are currently out of the SW at 15mph. High surf advisory through Thursday… Continue Reading
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Hatteras Island Fishing Report
July 4, 2023
Hot and humid as per usual. Passing thunderstorms before the fireworks made it feel even more humid. The high was 82 while the low was 72 with light to moderate winds. Gusts around 25mph today. Currently it’s 75 with SW winds around 13mph. Similar temps and winds expected for tomorrow.

Sound water temp: 80-83

Ocean water temp: ~80

Surf: Red Drum

Sound: Bluefish, Red Drum, Speckled Trout

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

Offshore: Amberjacks, Blackfin Tuna, Dolphin, King Mackerel, Wahoo

Releases: Sailfish

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See what was biting on this day 1 year ago.
- (9/8/2025) – Today was a bit windy. The high was 77 while the low was 72 with light to moderate winds. Gusts up to 40mph. Currently it’s 72, feels like 68, with NE winds around 14mph. Gusts around 32mph. Tomorrow winds will continue to be moderate speeds with strong gusts. Temps will be the same again. Chance… Continue Reading
See what was biting on this day 2 years ago.
- (9/9/2024) – Today’s high was 72 while the low was 64 with light to gentle winds. Gusts up to 23mph. Currently it’s 64, feels like 65, with NE winds around 3mph. Tomorrow expect more of the same temps and winds. Today was overcast but tomorrow looks like it’ll be clear. Sound water temp: 76-78 Ocean water temp:… Continue Reading
See what was biting on this day 3 years ago.
- (9/8/2023) – The high was 88 while the low was 81 with light to moderate winds. Gusts up to 24mph today. Currently it’s 82, feels like 87, with S winds around 10mph. Tomorrow’s weather is going to be quite similar (H: 83, L: 80, light to moderate winds) with the chance of thunderstorms. Good luck to the… Continue Reading
See what was biting on this day 4 years ago.
- (9/7/2022) – Today’s high was 84 but felt hotter because of the humidity. Winds have been gentle to light and N/NE/NNE. Currently it’s 79, feels like 83, with N winds around 6mph. The next few days are likely to include some swells that can cause gnarly rip currents due to Hurricane Earl so it’s advisable to stay… Continue Reading
See what was biting on this day 5 years ago.
- (9/8/2021) – Half way through the week and can’t complain about the weather we’ve been having. Another day of warm temps and sunny skies today. Our high temperature topped off at 86F. Looks like storms moving in tonight and throughout the day tomorrow. Winds are currently out of the SW at 15mph. High surf advisory through Thursday… 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 3, 2023
Sunny and hot. The high was 82 while the low was 75 with light to moderate winds. Gusts around 25mph today. Currently it’s 75, feels like 81, with SE winds around 7mph. Tomorrow is predicted to be similar to today in both temps and winds. Possible rain in the afternoon.

Sound water temp: 83-85

Ocean water temp: ~80

Surf: Red Drum, Pompano, Sea Mullet

Sound: Bluefish, Red Drum, Speckled Trout

Inshore: Bluefish, Red Drum, Speckled Trout

Offshore: Dolphin, Wahoo

Releases: Blue Marlin
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See what was biting on this day 1 year ago.
- (9/8/2025) – Today was a bit windy. The high was 77 while the low was 72 with light to moderate winds. Gusts up to 40mph. Currently it’s 72, feels like 68, with NE winds around 14mph. Gusts around 32mph. Tomorrow winds will continue to be moderate speeds with strong gusts. Temps will be the same again. Chance… Continue Reading
See what was biting on this day 2 years ago.
- (9/9/2024) – Today’s high was 72 while the low was 64 with light to gentle winds. Gusts up to 23mph. Currently it’s 64, feels like 65, with NE winds around 3mph. Tomorrow expect more of the same temps and winds. Today was overcast but tomorrow looks like it’ll be clear. Sound water temp: 76-78 Ocean water temp:… Continue Reading
See what was biting on this day 3 years ago.
- (9/8/2023) – The high was 88 while the low was 81 with light to moderate winds. Gusts up to 24mph today. Currently it’s 82, feels like 87, with S winds around 10mph. Tomorrow’s weather is going to be quite similar (H: 83, L: 80, light to moderate winds) with the chance of thunderstorms. Good luck to the… Continue Reading
See what was biting on this day 4 years ago.
- (9/7/2022) – Today’s high was 84 but felt hotter because of the humidity. Winds have been gentle to light and N/NE/NNE. Currently it’s 79, feels like 83, with N winds around 6mph. The next few days are likely to include some swells that can cause gnarly rip currents due to Hurricane Earl so it’s advisable to stay… Continue Reading
See what was biting on this day 5 years ago.
- (9/8/2021) – Half way through the week and can’t complain about the weather we’ve been having. Another day of warm temps and sunny skies today. Our high temperature topped off at 86F. Looks like storms moving in tonight and throughout the day tomorrow. Winds are currently out of the SW at 15mph. High surf advisory through Thursday… 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 2, 2023
Beautiful day with decent winds. The high was 82 while the low was 73 with light to moderate winds. Gusts around 20mph today. Currently it’s 77, feels like 81, with SSW winds around 11mph. Gusts up to 17mph. More of the same weather tomorrow. Radar is clear.

Sound water temp: 83-85

Ocean water temp: ~79

Surf: Bluefish, Red Drum, Pompano, Sea Mullet, Spanish Mackerel

Sound: Bluefish, Red Drum, Speckled Trout

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

Offshore: Blackfin Tuna, Dolphin, Wahoo

Releases: Blue Marlin, Sailfish, White Marlin
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See what was biting on this day 1 year ago.
- (9/8/2025) – Today was a bit windy. The high was 77 while the low was 72 with light to moderate winds. Gusts up to 40mph. Currently it’s 72, feels like 68, with NE winds around 14mph. Gusts around 32mph. Tomorrow winds will continue to be moderate speeds with strong gusts. Temps will be the same again. Chance… Continue Reading
See what was biting on this day 2 years ago.
- (9/9/2024) – Today’s high was 72 while the low was 64 with light to gentle winds. Gusts up to 23mph. Currently it’s 64, feels like 65, with NE winds around 3mph. Tomorrow expect more of the same temps and winds. Today was overcast but tomorrow looks like it’ll be clear. Sound water temp: 76-78 Ocean water temp:… Continue Reading
See what was biting on this day 3 years ago.
- (9/8/2023) – The high was 88 while the low was 81 with light to moderate winds. Gusts up to 24mph today. Currently it’s 82, feels like 87, with S winds around 10mph. Tomorrow’s weather is going to be quite similar (H: 83, L: 80, light to moderate winds) with the chance of thunderstorms. Good luck to the… Continue Reading
See what was biting on this day 4 years ago.
- (9/7/2022) – Today’s high was 84 but felt hotter because of the humidity. Winds have been gentle to light and N/NE/NNE. Currently it’s 79, feels like 83, with N winds around 6mph. The next few days are likely to include some swells that can cause gnarly rip currents due to Hurricane Earl so it’s advisable to stay… Continue Reading
See what was biting on this day 5 years ago.
- (9/8/2021) – Half way through the week and can’t complain about the weather we’ve been having. Another day of warm temps and sunny skies today. Our high temperature topped off at 86F. Looks like storms moving in tonight and throughout the day tomorrow. Winds are currently out of the SW at 15mph. High surf advisory through Thursday… 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 1, 2023
Hot hot hot. The high was 83 while the low was 70 with light to gentle winds. Gusts around 12mph today. Currently it’s 73, feels like 78, with WSW winds around 5mph. Tomorrow’s winds will be slightly stronger. Gusts predicted to get up to 23mph. Temps will be similar, possibly higher. Radar is clear.

Sound water temp: 82-85

Ocean water temp: ~80

Surf: Red Drum, Pompano, Sea Mullet

Sound: Bluefish, Red Drum, Speckled Trout

Inshore: Amberjacks, Bluefish, Cobia, Grouper, Red Drum, Sheepshead, Snapper, Spanish Mackerel, Speckled Trout, Tilefish

Offshore: Blackfin Tuna, Dolphin, Grouper, Snapper, Tilefish, Triggerfish, Wahoo, Yellowfin Tuna

Releases: Blue Marlin
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See what was biting on this day 1 year ago.
- (9/8/2025) – Today was a bit windy. The high was 77 while the low was 72 with light to moderate winds. Gusts up to 40mph. Currently it’s 72, feels like 68, with NE winds around 14mph. Gusts around 32mph. Tomorrow winds will continue to be moderate speeds with strong gusts. Temps will be the same again. Chance… Continue Reading
See what was biting on this day 2 years ago.
- (9/9/2024) – Today’s high was 72 while the low was 64 with light to gentle winds. Gusts up to 23mph. Currently it’s 64, feels like 65, with NE winds around 3mph. Tomorrow expect more of the same temps and winds. Today was overcast but tomorrow looks like it’ll be clear. Sound water temp: 76-78 Ocean water temp:… Continue Reading
See what was biting on this day 3 years ago.
- (9/8/2023) – The high was 88 while the low was 81 with light to moderate winds. Gusts up to 24mph today. Currently it’s 82, feels like 87, with S winds around 10mph. Tomorrow’s weather is going to be quite similar (H: 83, L: 80, light to moderate winds) with the chance of thunderstorms. Good luck to the… Continue Reading
See what was biting on this day 4 years ago.
- (9/7/2022) – Today’s high was 84 but felt hotter because of the humidity. Winds have been gentle to light and N/NE/NNE. Currently it’s 79, feels like 83, with N winds around 6mph. The next few days are likely to include some swells that can cause gnarly rip currents due to Hurricane Earl so it’s advisable to stay… Continue Reading
See what was biting on this day 5 years ago.
- (9/8/2021) – Half way through the week and can’t complain about the weather we’ve been having. Another day of warm temps and sunny skies today. Our high temperature topped off at 86F. Looks like storms moving in tonight and throughout the day tomorrow. Winds are currently out of the SW at 15mph. High surf advisory through Thursday… 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