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Hatteras Island Fishing Report
May 16, 2023
A little overcast this morning before clearing and warming up this afternoon. The high was 76 while the low was 69. We’ve had light to strong winds. Currently it’s 72 with SW winds around 16mph. Gusts up to 22mph. Tomorrow’s winds and temps will be similar to today’s. Possibly a bit cooler in the evening. As of right now the radar shows rain going around us so hopefully we luck out and that actually is the case.

Sound water temp: 71-73

Ocean water temp: ~68

Surf: Bluefish, Pompano, Red Drum, Sea Mullet

Sound: Bluefish, Red Drum, Speckled Trout

Inshore: Red Drum, Sheepshead

Offshore: Dolphin, Wahoo

Releases: Blue Marlin
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See what was biting on this day 1 year ago.
- (8/16/2025) – Today was overcast in the morning. The high was 84 while the low was 78 with light to moderate winds. Gusts up to 25mph. Currently it’s 81, feels like 85, with NE winds around 10mph. Gusts around 24mph. Tomorrow’s temps and winds will be about the same as today’s but gusts will be decreased. Sound… Continue Reading
See what was biting on this day 2 years ago.
- (8/18/2024) – Today’s high was 86 while the low was 81 with light to moderate winds. Gusts up to 32mph. Currently it’s 81, feels like 87, with SW winds around 11mph. Gusts around 24mph. Tomorrow the winds will be about the same with stronger gusts while temps will remain about the same. Rain is predicted in the… Continue Reading
See what was biting on this day 3 years ago.
- (8/18/2023) – Happy weekend! The high was 86 while the low was 78 with light to gentle winds. Gusts up to 25mph today. Currently it’s 81, feels like 85, with WSW winds around 9mph. Tomorrow’s weather will bring similar temps and winds. Sound water temp: 81-83 Ocean water temp: ~80 Surf: Croaker, Flounder, Spot, Sea Mullet Sound:… Continue Reading
See what was biting on this day 4 years ago.
- (8/18/2022) – Today’s high was 81. Winds have been mainly gentle today. Currently it’s 71, feels like 74, with NE winds at 5mph. Tomorrow’s temps and winds are looking pretty similar to today. Keep an eye out for rain tomorrow evening/early Saturday morning. ** The Point is open again. Small closure still on the south beach but… Continue Reading
See what was biting on this day 5 years ago.
- (8/18/2021) – Hope everyone enjoyed their day here on the island. Staying cool was the name of the game today. We had another day of balmy temps with 87% humidity. Our high temperature for the day was 88F. More of the same weather for tomorrow with a chance of rain in the evening. Rough surf out there… 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
May 15, 2023
Nice and sunny again. The high was 74 while the low was 61. We’ve had light to moderate winds. Currently it’s 63 with E winds around 3mph. Tomorrow’s winds are going to be stronger (light to strong/5-25mph). Temps will be higher, predicted to get up to 77. Radar is clear until early Wednesday morning.

Sound water temp: 70-72

Ocean water temp: 75-76

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

Sound: Bluefish, Red Drum, Speckled Trout

Inshore: Bluefish, Cobia, Sheepshead, Spanish Mackerel

Offshore: Dolphin, Wahoo

Releases: Blue Marlin, Sailfish
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See what was biting on this day 1 year ago.
- (8/16/2025) – Today was overcast in the morning. The high was 84 while the low was 78 with light to moderate winds. Gusts up to 25mph. Currently it’s 81, feels like 85, with NE winds around 10mph. Gusts around 24mph. Tomorrow’s temps and winds will be about the same as today’s but gusts will be decreased. Sound… Continue Reading
See what was biting on this day 2 years ago.
- (8/18/2024) – Today’s high was 86 while the low was 81 with light to moderate winds. Gusts up to 32mph. Currently it’s 81, feels like 87, with SW winds around 11mph. Gusts around 24mph. Tomorrow the winds will be about the same with stronger gusts while temps will remain about the same. Rain is predicted in the… Continue Reading
See what was biting on this day 3 years ago.
- (8/18/2023) – Happy weekend! The high was 86 while the low was 78 with light to gentle winds. Gusts up to 25mph today. Currently it’s 81, feels like 85, with WSW winds around 9mph. Tomorrow’s weather will bring similar temps and winds. Sound water temp: 81-83 Ocean water temp: ~80 Surf: Croaker, Flounder, Spot, Sea Mullet Sound:… Continue Reading
See what was biting on this day 4 years ago.
- (8/18/2022) – Today’s high was 81. Winds have been mainly gentle today. Currently it’s 71, feels like 74, with NE winds at 5mph. Tomorrow’s temps and winds are looking pretty similar to today. Keep an eye out for rain tomorrow evening/early Saturday morning. ** The Point is open again. Small closure still on the south beach but… Continue Reading
See what was biting on this day 5 years ago.
- (8/18/2021) – Hope everyone enjoyed their day here on the island. Staying cool was the name of the game today. We had another day of balmy temps with 87% humidity. Our high temperature for the day was 88F. More of the same weather for tomorrow with a chance of rain in the evening. Rough surf out there… 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
May 14, 2023
Mostly overcast today. The high was 74 while the low was 63. We’ve had light to gentle winds. Currently it’s 63, feels like 60, with NE winds around 8mph. Tomorrow we’re looking at light to moderate winds again with the lower speeds in the evening. Temps are predicted to be from 64-70. Radar is clear.

Sound water temp: 72-73

Ocean water temp: ~64

Surf: Red Drum, Sea Mullet

Sound: Speckled Trout

Inshore: Cobia, Red Drum, Sheepshead

Offshore: Dolphin, Wahoo

Releases: Blue Marlin, Sailfish

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See what was biting on this day 1 year ago.
- (8/16/2025) – Today was overcast in the morning. The high was 84 while the low was 78 with light to moderate winds. Gusts up to 25mph. Currently it’s 81, feels like 85, with NE winds around 10mph. Gusts around 24mph. Tomorrow’s temps and winds will be about the same as today’s but gusts will be decreased. Sound… Continue Reading
See what was biting on this day 2 years ago.
- (8/18/2024) – Today’s high was 86 while the low was 81 with light to moderate winds. Gusts up to 32mph. Currently it’s 81, feels like 87, with SW winds around 11mph. Gusts around 24mph. Tomorrow the winds will be about the same with stronger gusts while temps will remain about the same. Rain is predicted in the… Continue Reading
See what was biting on this day 3 years ago.
- (8/18/2023) – Happy weekend! The high was 86 while the low was 78 with light to gentle winds. Gusts up to 25mph today. Currently it’s 81, feels like 85, with WSW winds around 9mph. Tomorrow’s weather will bring similar temps and winds. Sound water temp: 81-83 Ocean water temp: ~80 Surf: Croaker, Flounder, Spot, Sea Mullet Sound:… Continue Reading
See what was biting on this day 4 years ago.
- (8/18/2022) – Today’s high was 81. Winds have been mainly gentle today. Currently it’s 71, feels like 74, with NE winds at 5mph. Tomorrow’s temps and winds are looking pretty similar to today. Keep an eye out for rain tomorrow evening/early Saturday morning. ** The Point is open again. Small closure still on the south beach but… Continue Reading
See what was biting on this day 5 years ago.
- (8/18/2021) – Hope everyone enjoyed their day here on the island. Staying cool was the name of the game today. We had another day of balmy temps with 87% humidity. Our high temperature for the day was 88F. More of the same weather for tomorrow with a chance of rain in the evening. Rough surf out there… 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
May 13, 2023
Another nice and sunny day. The high was 79 while the low was 66. We’ve had light to gentle winds. Currently it’s 71 with SW winds around 10mph. Tomorrow winds are expected to be light to moderate. Temps are predicted to be fairly similar to today’s, maybe just a bit cooler. Radar shows possible rain in the morning around 8am.

Sound water temp: 71-74

Ocean water temp: 70-72

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

Sound: Bluefish, Red Drum, Speckled Trout

Inshore: Bluefish, Cobia, Red Drum, Spanish Mackerel

Offshore: Dolphin, Grouper, Tilefish

Releases: Blue Marlin

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See what was biting on this day 1 year ago.
- (8/16/2025) – Today was overcast in the morning. The high was 84 while the low was 78 with light to moderate winds. Gusts up to 25mph. Currently it’s 81, feels like 85, with NE winds around 10mph. Gusts around 24mph. Tomorrow’s temps and winds will be about the same as today’s but gusts will be decreased. Sound… Continue Reading
See what was biting on this day 2 years ago.
- (8/18/2024) – Today’s high was 86 while the low was 81 with light to moderate winds. Gusts up to 32mph. Currently it’s 81, feels like 87, with SW winds around 11mph. Gusts around 24mph. Tomorrow the winds will be about the same with stronger gusts while temps will remain about the same. Rain is predicted in the… Continue Reading
See what was biting on this day 3 years ago.
- (8/18/2023) – Happy weekend! The high was 86 while the low was 78 with light to gentle winds. Gusts up to 25mph today. Currently it’s 81, feels like 85, with WSW winds around 9mph. Tomorrow’s weather will bring similar temps and winds. Sound water temp: 81-83 Ocean water temp: ~80 Surf: Croaker, Flounder, Spot, Sea Mullet Sound:… Continue Reading
See what was biting on this day 4 years ago.
- (8/18/2022) – Today’s high was 81. Winds have been mainly gentle today. Currently it’s 71, feels like 74, with NE winds at 5mph. Tomorrow’s temps and winds are looking pretty similar to today. Keep an eye out for rain tomorrow evening/early Saturday morning. ** The Point is open again. Small closure still on the south beach but… Continue Reading
See what was biting on this day 5 years ago.
- (8/18/2021) – Hope everyone enjoyed their day here on the island. Staying cool was the name of the game today. We had another day of balmy temps with 87% humidity. Our high temperature for the day was 88F. More of the same weather for tomorrow with a chance of rain in the evening. Rough surf out there… 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
May 12, 2023
Sunny and 75 with good fishing. The high was 75 while the low was 66. We’ve had light to moderate winds. Currently it’s 70 with SSW winds around 9mph. Tomorrow winds are also expected to be light to moderate. Temps are predicted to be fairly similar to today’s. Radar shows slight chance of showers in the late evening.

Sound water temp: 70-73

Ocean water temp: 68-72

Surf: Bluefish, Red Drum, Pompano, Sharks

Sound: Bluefish, Red Drum, Sheepshead, Speckled Trout

Inshore: Bluefish, Red Drum, Spanish Mackerel

Offshore: Dolphin, Grouper, Tilefish, Triggerfish, Wahoo

Releases: Blue Marlin, Sailfish, Spearfish, White Marlin
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See what was biting on this day 1 year ago.
- (8/16/2025) – Today was overcast in the morning. The high was 84 while the low was 78 with light to moderate winds. Gusts up to 25mph. Currently it’s 81, feels like 85, with NE winds around 10mph. Gusts around 24mph. Tomorrow’s temps and winds will be about the same as today’s but gusts will be decreased. Sound… Continue Reading
See what was biting on this day 2 years ago.
- (8/18/2024) – Today’s high was 86 while the low was 81 with light to moderate winds. Gusts up to 32mph. Currently it’s 81, feels like 87, with SW winds around 11mph. Gusts around 24mph. Tomorrow the winds will be about the same with stronger gusts while temps will remain about the same. Rain is predicted in the… Continue Reading
See what was biting on this day 3 years ago.
- (8/18/2023) – Happy weekend! The high was 86 while the low was 78 with light to gentle winds. Gusts up to 25mph today. Currently it’s 81, feels like 85, with WSW winds around 9mph. Tomorrow’s weather will bring similar temps and winds. Sound water temp: 81-83 Ocean water temp: ~80 Surf: Croaker, Flounder, Spot, Sea Mullet Sound:… Continue Reading
See what was biting on this day 4 years ago.
- (8/18/2022) – Today’s high was 81. Winds have been mainly gentle today. Currently it’s 71, feels like 74, with NE winds at 5mph. Tomorrow’s temps and winds are looking pretty similar to today. Keep an eye out for rain tomorrow evening/early Saturday morning. ** The Point is open again. Small closure still on the south beach but… Continue Reading
See what was biting on this day 5 years ago.
- (8/18/2021) – Hope everyone enjoyed their day here on the island. Staying cool was the name of the game today. We had another day of balmy temps with 87% humidity. Our high temperature for the day was 88F. More of the same weather for tomorrow with a chance of rain in the evening. Rough surf out there… 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