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Hatteras Island Fishing Report
August 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 water temp: 82-84

Ocean water temp: 79-81

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

Sound: Bluefish, Red Drum, Speckled Trout

Inshore: Inshore boats caught Bluefish, Red Drum, Spanish Mackerel, and Speckled Trout over the last few days.

Offshore: Offshore boats caught Blackfin Tuna, Dolphin, Wahoo, and some bottom fish over the last couple days. Releases included Blue Marlin and Sailfish.

If you have any catches you’d like to show off, use the “Show Us Your Fish” feature on our site!
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See what was biting on this day 1 year ago.
- (7/26/2025) – Today was maybe the hottest day yet. The high was 93 while the low was 82 with light to gentle winds. Gusts up to 17mph. Currently it’s 82, feels like 92, with E winds around 5mph. Tomorrow should thankfully not be as hot and winds should increase. Sound water temp: 84-88 Ocean water temp: 83-86… Continue Reading
See what was biting on this day 2 years ago.
- (7/26/2024) – Last night and throughout the day we saw plenty of rain. Today’s high was 79 while the low was 73 with light to moderate winds. Gusts up to 13mph. Currently it’s 75, feels like 84, with NE winds around 4mph. Tomorrow’s temps will stay the same while winds should increase. Chance of rain still. Sound… Continue Reading
See what was biting on this day 3 years ago.
- (7/26/2023) – The high was 90 while the low was 79 with light winds. Gusts up to 15mph today. Currently it’s 82, feels like 90, with SSW winds around 6mph. Tomorrow’s temps will be nearly the same (H: 91, L: 79). Winds will be light to moderate with gusts up to 25mph. Sound water temp: 85-88 Ocean… Continue Reading
See what was biting on this day 4 years ago.
- (7/26/2022) – Highs got up to 86 again. Winds have been moderate for the majority of the day. Currently it’s 80 but feels like 85 with winds out of the WSW around 12mph. Gusts are up to 20mph. Tomorrow’s temps are looking to be higher than today and winds are going to continue to be out of… Continue Reading
See what was biting on this day 5 years ago.
- (7/27/2021) – Nearing the end of July and it’s hot and humid. Another day topped off at 86F. Winds right now are out of the South at 11mph. Chance of thunderstorms again Wednesday morning giving way to cloudy skies for the rest of the day. Rodanthe Pier- Flounder, Croaker, Bluefish, Sea Mullet, Spadefish, Yellowtail, Speckled Trout, Spanish… Continue Reading
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Hatteras Island Fishing Report
August 14, 2025
Today had a downpour then sunshine. The high was 84 while the low was 70 with light to gentle winds. Gusts up to 24mph. Currently it’s 81, feels like 87, with WSW winds around 10mph. Gusts around 21mph. Tomorrow should hold less rain but similar temps and winds. Chance of rain in the morning.

Sound water temp: 79-82

Ocean water temp: ~79

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

Sound: Bluefish, Red Drum, Speckled Trout

Inshore: Inshore boats caught Bluefish, Red Drum, Spanish Mackerel, and Speckled Trout.

Offshore: Offshore boats caught Blackfin Tuna, Dolphin, and Wahoo.

If you have any catches you’d like to show off, use the “Show Us Your Fish” feature on our site!
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See what was biting on this day 1 year ago.
- (7/26/2025) – Today was maybe the hottest day yet. The high was 93 while the low was 82 with light to gentle winds. Gusts up to 17mph. Currently it’s 82, feels like 92, with E winds around 5mph. Tomorrow should thankfully not be as hot and winds should increase. Sound water temp: 84-88 Ocean water temp: 83-86… Continue Reading
See what was biting on this day 2 years ago.
- (7/26/2024) – Last night and throughout the day we saw plenty of rain. Today’s high was 79 while the low was 73 with light to moderate winds. Gusts up to 13mph. Currently it’s 75, feels like 84, with NE winds around 4mph. Tomorrow’s temps will stay the same while winds should increase. Chance of rain still. Sound… Continue Reading
See what was biting on this day 3 years ago.
- (7/26/2023) – The high was 90 while the low was 79 with light winds. Gusts up to 15mph today. Currently it’s 82, feels like 90, with SSW winds around 6mph. Tomorrow’s temps will be nearly the same (H: 91, L: 79). Winds will be light to moderate with gusts up to 25mph. Sound water temp: 85-88 Ocean… Continue Reading
See what was biting on this day 4 years ago.
- (7/26/2022) – Highs got up to 86 again. Winds have been moderate for the majority of the day. Currently it’s 80 but feels like 85 with winds out of the WSW around 12mph. Gusts are up to 20mph. Tomorrow’s temps are looking to be higher than today and winds are going to continue to be out of… Continue Reading
See what was biting on this day 5 years ago.
- (7/27/2021) – Nearing the end of July and it’s hot and humid. Another day topped off at 86F. Winds right now are out of the South at 11mph. Chance of thunderstorms again Wednesday morning giving way to cloudy skies for the rest of the day. Rodanthe Pier- Flounder, Croaker, Bluefish, Sea Mullet, Spadefish, Yellowtail, Speckled Trout, Spanish… 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 11, 2025
Today was partly cloudy with intermittent sunshine. The high was 81 while the low was 75 with light to strong winds. Gusts up to 20mph. Currently it’s 79, feels like 86, with S winds around 6mph. Tomorrow’s temps should be about the same again. Winds will be switching directions slightly to the SSW/SW.

Sound water temp: Too much cloud coverage to get a good reading.

Ocean water temp: Too much cloud coverage to get a good reading.

Surf: Red Drum

Sound: Bluefish

Inshore: Inshore boats brought in Bluefish, Red Drum, Sheepshead, Spanish Mackerel, and Speckled Trout.

Offshore: Offshore parties came back to the docks with Blackfin Tuna, Dolphin, and Wahoo. Also had some Triggerfish. There’s over a hundred boats fishing the tournament and there were many Blue Marlin, White Marlin, and Sailfish released.

If you have any catches you’d like to show off, use the “Show Us Your Fish” feature on our site!
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See what was biting on this day 1 year ago.
- (7/26/2025) – Today was maybe the hottest day yet. The high was 93 while the low was 82 with light to gentle winds. Gusts up to 17mph. Currently it’s 82, feels like 92, with E winds around 5mph. Tomorrow should thankfully not be as hot and winds should increase. Sound water temp: 84-88 Ocean water temp: 83-86… Continue Reading
See what was biting on this day 2 years ago.
- (7/26/2024) – Last night and throughout the day we saw plenty of rain. Today’s high was 79 while the low was 73 with light to moderate winds. Gusts up to 13mph. Currently it’s 75, feels like 84, with NE winds around 4mph. Tomorrow’s temps will stay the same while winds should increase. Chance of rain still. Sound… Continue Reading
See what was biting on this day 3 years ago.
- (7/26/2023) – The high was 90 while the low was 79 with light winds. Gusts up to 15mph today. Currently it’s 82, feels like 90, with SSW winds around 6mph. Tomorrow’s temps will be nearly the same (H: 91, L: 79). Winds will be light to moderate with gusts up to 25mph. Sound water temp: 85-88 Ocean… Continue Reading
See what was biting on this day 4 years ago.
- (7/26/2022) – Highs got up to 86 again. Winds have been moderate for the majority of the day. Currently it’s 80 but feels like 85 with winds out of the WSW around 12mph. Gusts are up to 20mph. Tomorrow’s temps are looking to be higher than today and winds are going to continue to be out of… Continue Reading
See what was biting on this day 5 years ago.
- (7/27/2021) – Nearing the end of July and it’s hot and humid. Another day topped off at 86F. Winds right now are out of the South at 11mph. Chance of thunderstorms again Wednesday morning giving way to cloudy skies for the rest of the day. Rodanthe Pier- Flounder, Croaker, Bluefish, Sea Mullet, Spadefish, Yellowtail, Speckled Trout, Spanish… 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
August 8, 2025
Today was a little rainy at times. The high was 81 while the low was 75 with light to moderate winds. Gusts up to 17mph. Currently it’s 77, feels like 86, with ENE winds around 3mph. Tomorrow winds should switch directions and end up ESE/SSE. They’ll continue to be light speeds.

Sound water temp: Too much cloud coverage to get a good reading.

Ocean water temp: Too much cloud coverage to get a good reading.

Surf: Bluefish, Pompano, Sea Mullet, Spanish Mackerel, Spot

Sound: Bluefish, Spadefish

Inshore: Inshore boats brought in Bluefish.

Offshore: Offshore parties came back to the docks with Blackfin Tuna, Dolphin, and Wahoo. Plenty of boats fished the tournament today and there were over 100 billfish releases.

If you have any catches you’d like to show off, use the “Show Us Your Fish” feature on our site!
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Product Specs

SeaDek® Footbed – Reduced fatigue and exceptional traction

Razor-Siped Outsole Improves Traction on Wet Surfaces

Anti-Odor Properties Reduce Typical Foot Odor

Non-Marking Outsole

Product Care

Use cold, fresh water and mild detergent to clean.

Use a gentle bristle brush or towel to remove excess dirt and debris.

Air dry naturally, away from direct sunlight or artificial heat sources.
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See what was biting on this day 1 year ago.
- (7/26/2025) – Today was maybe the hottest day yet. The high was 93 while the low was 82 with light to gentle winds. Gusts up to 17mph. Currently it’s 82, feels like 92, with E winds around 5mph. Tomorrow should thankfully not be as hot and winds should increase. Sound water temp: 84-88 Ocean water temp: 83-86… Continue Reading
See what was biting on this day 2 years ago.
- (7/26/2024) – Last night and throughout the day we saw plenty of rain. Today’s high was 79 while the low was 73 with light to moderate winds. Gusts up to 13mph. Currently it’s 75, feels like 84, with NE winds around 4mph. Tomorrow’s temps will stay the same while winds should increase. Chance of rain still. Sound… Continue Reading
See what was biting on this day 3 years ago.
- (7/26/2023) – The high was 90 while the low was 79 with light winds. Gusts up to 15mph today. Currently it’s 82, feels like 90, with SSW winds around 6mph. Tomorrow’s temps will be nearly the same (H: 91, L: 79). Winds will be light to moderate with gusts up to 25mph. Sound water temp: 85-88 Ocean… Continue Reading
See what was biting on this day 4 years ago.
- (7/26/2022) – Highs got up to 86 again. Winds have been moderate for the majority of the day. Currently it’s 80 but feels like 85 with winds out of the WSW around 12mph. Gusts are up to 20mph. Tomorrow’s temps are looking to be higher than today and winds are going to continue to be out of… Continue Reading
See what was biting on this day 5 years ago.
- (7/27/2021) – Nearing the end of July and it’s hot and humid. Another day topped off at 86F. Winds right now are out of the South at 11mph. Chance of thunderstorms again Wednesday morning giving way to cloudy skies for the rest of the day. Rodanthe Pier- Flounder, Croaker, Bluefish, Sea Mullet, Spadefish, Yellowtail, Speckled Trout, Spanish… 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
August 6, 2025
Today was overcast in the morning then rainy in the early afternoon. The high was 82 while the low was 73 with light to gentle winds. Gusts up to 19mph. Currently it’s 77, feels like 83, with NE winds around 5mph. Tomorrow should have similar temps and slightly stronger winds. Chance of rain midday.

Sound water temp: 77-82 – Cloud coverage kept the temps lower

Ocean water temp: 77-82 – Cloud coverage kept the temps lower

Surf: Bluefish, Pompano, Sea Mullet

Sound: Bluefish, Speckled Trout

Inshore: Inshore boats had a variety today – Bluefish, Clams, Red Drum, Sheepshead, and Speckled Trout.

Offshore: Offshore boats brought in Dolphin and Wahoo and released a Sailfish.

If you have any catches you’d like to show off, use the “Show Us Your Fish” feature on our site!
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See what was biting on this day 1 year ago.
- (7/26/2025) – Today was maybe the hottest day yet. The high was 93 while the low was 82 with light to gentle winds. Gusts up to 17mph. Currently it’s 82, feels like 92, with E winds around 5mph. Tomorrow should thankfully not be as hot and winds should increase. Sound water temp: 84-88 Ocean water temp: 83-86… Continue Reading
See what was biting on this day 2 years ago.
- (7/26/2024) – Last night and throughout the day we saw plenty of rain. Today’s high was 79 while the low was 73 with light to moderate winds. Gusts up to 13mph. Currently it’s 75, feels like 84, with NE winds around 4mph. Tomorrow’s temps will stay the same while winds should increase. Chance of rain still. Sound… Continue Reading
See what was biting on this day 3 years ago.
- (7/26/2023) – The high was 90 while the low was 79 with light winds. Gusts up to 15mph today. Currently it’s 82, feels like 90, with SSW winds around 6mph. Tomorrow’s temps will be nearly the same (H: 91, L: 79). Winds will be light to moderate with gusts up to 25mph. Sound water temp: 85-88 Ocean… Continue Reading
See what was biting on this day 4 years ago.
- (7/26/2022) – Highs got up to 86 again. Winds have been moderate for the majority of the day. Currently it’s 80 but feels like 85 with winds out of the WSW around 12mph. Gusts are up to 20mph. Tomorrow’s temps are looking to be higher than today and winds are going to continue to be out of… Continue Reading
See what was biting on this day 5 years ago.
- (7/27/2021) – Nearing the end of July and it’s hot and humid. Another day topped off at 86F. Winds right now are out of the South at 11mph. Chance of thunderstorms again Wednesday morning giving way to cloudy skies for the rest of the day. Rodanthe Pier- Flounder, Croaker, Bluefish, Sea Mullet, Spadefish, Yellowtail, Speckled Trout, Spanish… 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