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Hatteras Island Fishing Report
September 12, 2021
Weather was nice, fish were biting and no rain. Another perfect day on the island! Our high temperature topped off at 82F. Winds this evening are out of the South around 11mph.

Rodanthe Pier- nice size Sheepshead caught earlier

Nice run of Bluefish and Spanish at the point earlier this morning.

Pompano off of ramp 55 in Hatteras

Offshore boats out of Hatteras caught Dolphin, Wahoo, Blackfin Tuna and various bottom fish. Several Sailfish and 2 Swordfish were released.

Inshore boats found Bluefish and Red Drum.

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CHECK OUT SOME OF THE UPCOMING FISHING EVENTS ON HATTERAS ISLAND

36th Annual Capital City Four Wheelers Surf Fishing Tournament

North Carolina Beach Buggy Association Red Drum Tournament

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

See what was biting on this day 1 year ago.
- (6/12/2025) – Today was another hot one. The UV stayed low to moderate until lunchtime so it was a nice morning to be outside. The high was 82 while the low was 75 with light to gentle winds. Gusts up to 21mph. Currently it’s 79, feels like 85, with SSW winds around 7mph. Tomorrow temps should be… Continue Reading
See what was biting on this day 2 years ago.
- (6/10/2024) – The high was 79 while the low was 68 with light to gentle winds. Gusts up to 18mph today. Currently it’s 73, feels like 76, with S winds around 5mph. Tomorrow the wind speeds should be similar while directions will shift. Temps will be nearly the same. Forget your sun protection when enjoying the beach?… Continue Reading
See what was biting on this day 3 years ago.
- (6/12/2023) – Today’s weather left a lot of boats tied to the docks. The high was 79 while the low was 73. We’ve had light to strong winds. Gusts up to 33mph today. Currently it’s 75, feels like 76, with WSW winds around 15mph. Gusts around 22mph. Tomorrow we’ll have similar temps with decreased winds. Winds will… Continue Reading
See what was biting on this day 4 years ago.
- (6/12/2022) – High got up to 84 today. It’s currently 78 but feels like 84. Winds today have been moderate getting up to 13mph. They started off out of the E but are now out of the SW around 9mph. Tomorrow is looking like it will have similar winds and a bit higher temperatures. Ocean and sound… Continue Reading
See what was biting on this day 5 years ago.
- (6/12/2021) – Here is the Frisco Rod and Gun Outer Banks Fishing Report for Hatteras Island Welcome to all of our new visitors to the island this week.! Today was a decent day with a high temperature of 82F. Looks like more of the same weather for tomorrow. Winds are out of the NE right now at… Continue Reading
Hatteras Island Fishing Report
September 11, 2021
Today was beautiful with a high temperature of 81F. Winds are out of the East this evening at 6mph. Nice lineup of weather for the next few days with no rain forecasted.

Surf picked up a bit with some puppy Drum being caught in Avon and Hatteras.

Big Red Drum off the Avon Pier today.

Today was the final day of the Hatteras Village Invitational Surf Fishing Tournament. Congratulations to all the winners!

The offshore boats made it out today and brought back Dolphin, Wahoo, Blackfin Tuna, Amberjacks and released several Sailfish.

Inshore boats caught Speckled Trout, Bluefish, Red Drum and Sea Mullet.

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CHECK OUT SOME OF THE UPCOMING FISHING EVENTS ON HATTERAS ISLAND

36th Annual Capital City Four Wheelers Surf Fishing Tournament

North Carolina Beach Buggy Association Red Drum Tournament

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

See what was biting on this day 1 year ago.
- (6/12/2025) – Today was another hot one. The UV stayed low to moderate until lunchtime so it was a nice morning to be outside. The high was 82 while the low was 75 with light to gentle winds. Gusts up to 21mph. Currently it’s 79, feels like 85, with SSW winds around 7mph. Tomorrow temps should be… Continue Reading
See what was biting on this day 2 years ago.
- (6/10/2024) – The high was 79 while the low was 68 with light to gentle winds. Gusts up to 18mph today. Currently it’s 73, feels like 76, with S winds around 5mph. Tomorrow the wind speeds should be similar while directions will shift. Temps will be nearly the same. Forget your sun protection when enjoying the beach?… Continue Reading
See what was biting on this day 3 years ago.
- (6/12/2023) – Today’s weather left a lot of boats tied to the docks. The high was 79 while the low was 73. We’ve had light to strong winds. Gusts up to 33mph today. Currently it’s 75, feels like 76, with WSW winds around 15mph. Gusts around 22mph. Tomorrow we’ll have similar temps with decreased winds. Winds will… Continue Reading
See what was biting on this day 4 years ago.
- (6/12/2022) – High got up to 84 today. It’s currently 78 but feels like 84. Winds today have been moderate getting up to 13mph. They started off out of the E but are now out of the SW around 9mph. Tomorrow is looking like it will have similar winds and a bit higher temperatures. Ocean and sound… Continue Reading
See what was biting on this day 5 years ago.
- (6/12/2021) – Here is the Frisco Rod and Gun Outer Banks Fishing Report for Hatteras Island Welcome to all of our new visitors to the island this week.! Today was a decent day with a high temperature of 82F. Looks like more of the same weather for tomorrow. Winds are out of the NE right now at… Continue Reading
Hatteras Island Fishing Report
September 10, 2021
Friday brought about some wonderful weather with our high temperature maxing out at 79F. Winds out of the North made for a almost fall like day. Looks like the weekend will be more of the same.

We still have a High Surf Advisory in effect until 3am Saturday.

Rodanthe Pier- catching puppy Drum today

No news in the surf fishing department. Surf was rough and tides were extra high today.

Offshore boats did not make it out today.

Inshore boats had a good time with citation Red Drum along with Bluefish and keeper Drum

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CHECK OUT SOME OF THE UPCOMING FISHING EVENTS ON HATTERAS ISLAND

36th Annual Capital City Four Wheelers Surf Fishing Tournament

North Carolina Beach Buggy Association Red Drum Tournament

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

See what was biting on this day 1 year ago.
- (6/12/2025) – Today was another hot one. The UV stayed low to moderate until lunchtime so it was a nice morning to be outside. The high was 82 while the low was 75 with light to gentle winds. Gusts up to 21mph. Currently it’s 79, feels like 85, with SSW winds around 7mph. Tomorrow temps should be… Continue Reading
See what was biting on this day 2 years ago.
- (6/10/2024) – The high was 79 while the low was 68 with light to gentle winds. Gusts up to 18mph today. Currently it’s 73, feels like 76, with S winds around 5mph. Tomorrow the wind speeds should be similar while directions will shift. Temps will be nearly the same. Forget your sun protection when enjoying the beach?… Continue Reading
See what was biting on this day 3 years ago.
- (6/12/2023) – Today’s weather left a lot of boats tied to the docks. The high was 79 while the low was 73. We’ve had light to strong winds. Gusts up to 33mph today. Currently it’s 75, feels like 76, with WSW winds around 15mph. Gusts around 22mph. Tomorrow we’ll have similar temps with decreased winds. Winds will… Continue Reading
See what was biting on this day 4 years ago.
- (6/12/2022) – High got up to 84 today. It’s currently 78 but feels like 84. Winds today have been moderate getting up to 13mph. They started off out of the E but are now out of the SW around 9mph. Tomorrow is looking like it will have similar winds and a bit higher temperatures. Ocean and sound… Continue Reading
See what was biting on this day 5 years ago.
- (6/12/2021) – Here is the Frisco Rod and Gun Outer Banks Fishing Report for Hatteras Island Welcome to all of our new visitors to the island this week.! Today was a decent day with a high temperature of 82F. Looks like more of the same weather for tomorrow. Winds are out of the NE right now at… Continue Reading
Hatteras Island Fishing Report
September 9, 2021
Not a bad day for weather, only little bit of rain this evening. High temperature was 82F this afternoon. Winds right now are out of the North at 20mph.

High Surf Advisory in effect until 3am Saturday. Dangerous rip currents an waves at 5 to 7 feet.

Really not much going on in the surf.

Some puppy Drum and Speckled Trout were caught in the sound

Only couple boats ventured offshore today and they managed to bring back some Dolphin, Wahoo and Blackfin tuna. Three Sailfish were also released.

Keeper Red Drum, large Red Drum, Speckled Trout and some Flounder were caught by the inshore boats

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CHECK OUT SOME OF THE UPCOMING FISHING EVENTS ON HATTERAS ISLAND

36th Annual Capital City Four Wheelers Surf Fishing Tournament

North Carolina Beach Buggy Association Red Drum Tournament

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

See what was biting on this day 1 year ago.
- (6/12/2025) – Today was another hot one. The UV stayed low to moderate until lunchtime so it was a nice morning to be outside. The high was 82 while the low was 75 with light to gentle winds. Gusts up to 21mph. Currently it’s 79, feels like 85, with SSW winds around 7mph. Tomorrow temps should be… Continue Reading
See what was biting on this day 2 years ago.
- (6/10/2024) – The high was 79 while the low was 68 with light to gentle winds. Gusts up to 18mph today. Currently it’s 73, feels like 76, with S winds around 5mph. Tomorrow the wind speeds should be similar while directions will shift. Temps will be nearly the same. Forget your sun protection when enjoying the beach?… Continue Reading
See what was biting on this day 3 years ago.
- (6/12/2023) – Today’s weather left a lot of boats tied to the docks. The high was 79 while the low was 73. We’ve had light to strong winds. Gusts up to 33mph today. Currently it’s 75, feels like 76, with WSW winds around 15mph. Gusts around 22mph. Tomorrow we’ll have similar temps with decreased winds. Winds will… Continue Reading
See what was biting on this day 4 years ago.
- (6/12/2022) – High got up to 84 today. It’s currently 78 but feels like 84. Winds today have been moderate getting up to 13mph. They started off out of the E but are now out of the SW around 9mph. Tomorrow is looking like it will have similar winds and a bit higher temperatures. Ocean and sound… Continue Reading
See what was biting on this day 5 years ago.
- (6/12/2021) – Here is the Frisco Rod and Gun Outer Banks Fishing Report for Hatteras Island Welcome to all of our new visitors to the island this week.! Today was a decent day with a high temperature of 82F. Looks like more of the same weather for tomorrow. Winds are out of the NE right now at… Continue Reading
Hatteras Island Fishing Report
September 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 evening making for dangerous swimming conditions. PLEASE STAY OUT OF THE WATER.

Rough surf conditions made for a slow day fishing.

Head on over to the sound where the Red Drum, Speckled Trout and Flounder are biting.

Offshore boats that went out today brought back Dolphin and Wahoo. A few Sailfish and Blue Marlin were released today.

Inshore boats are doing well with Red Drum, some Speckled Trout and plenty of Flounder!

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CHECK OUT SOME OF THE UPCOMING FISHING EVENTS ON HATTERAS ISLAND

36th Annual Capital City Four Wheelers Surf Fishing Tournament

North Carolina Beach Buggy Association Red Drum Tournament

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

See what was biting on this day 1 year ago.
- (6/12/2025) – Today was another hot one. The UV stayed low to moderate until lunchtime so it was a nice morning to be outside. The high was 82 while the low was 75 with light to gentle winds. Gusts up to 21mph. Currently it’s 79, feels like 85, with SSW winds around 7mph. Tomorrow temps should be… Continue Reading
See what was biting on this day 2 years ago.
- (6/10/2024) – The high was 79 while the low was 68 with light to gentle winds. Gusts up to 18mph today. Currently it’s 73, feels like 76, with S winds around 5mph. Tomorrow the wind speeds should be similar while directions will shift. Temps will be nearly the same. Forget your sun protection when enjoying the beach?… Continue Reading
See what was biting on this day 3 years ago.
- (6/12/2023) – Today’s weather left a lot of boats tied to the docks. The high was 79 while the low was 73. We’ve had light to strong winds. Gusts up to 33mph today. Currently it’s 75, feels like 76, with WSW winds around 15mph. Gusts around 22mph. Tomorrow we’ll have similar temps with decreased winds. Winds will… Continue Reading
See what was biting on this day 4 years ago.
- (6/12/2022) – High got up to 84 today. It’s currently 78 but feels like 84. Winds today have been moderate getting up to 13mph. They started off out of the E but are now out of the SW around 9mph. Tomorrow is looking like it will have similar winds and a bit higher temperatures. Ocean and sound… Continue Reading
See what was biting on this day 5 years ago.
- (6/12/2021) – Here is the Frisco Rod and Gun Outer Banks Fishing Report for Hatteras Island Welcome to all of our new visitors to the island this week.! Today was a decent day with a high temperature of 82F. Looks like more of the same weather for tomorrow. Winds are out of the NE right now at… Continue Reading