What fish are being caught in Hatteras, NC?

FISHING: We have fresh and frozen bait as well as all the tackle needed to fish the surf, sound or from a kayak. We have been catching bluefish, spanish mackerel, puppy drum, sea mullet, sharks and pompano ! Be sure and grab some stingsilvers, glass minnows or Gotcha plugs for the spanish and blues.

How close is the Gulf Stream to Hatteras?

The Gulf Stream passes about 15 miles offshore from Cape Hatteras, creating some of the best fishing conditions in the world.

What is the best time to fish in Hatteras?

Many fishermen say that late spring and early fall are the best times to fish on Hatteras Island.

What fish are running at the Outer Banks?

The best time to surf fish in the Outer Banks is spring and fall. This is when the biggest Red Drum, Bluefish, and Speckled Trout show up. Summer won't produce as many trophy Reds, but there will be Sharks alongside them. Brave the winter weather, and Striped Bass will keep you warm.

What is the difference between Hatteras and Hatteras Island?

Hatteras Island is unique from its neighboring Outer Banks communities because it is comprised of seven different villages; going south (in geographical order) are Rodanthe, Waves, Salvo, Avon, Buxton, Frisco, and Hatteras Village. Thus, Hatteras Village is located on Hatteras Island .

How far off shore is the Gulf Stream from NC?

The current, passing between 30 and 50 miles off of North Carolina's coast, has a strong impact upon the economy of the state, as tourists and residents flock to the coast for scuba diving, surfing, birding, and other activities made possible by the temperate climate.

How deep is the Gulf Stream?

The Gulf Stream is typically 100 km (62 mi) wide and 800 to 1,200 m (2,600 to 3,900 ft) deep. The current velocity is fastest near the surface, with the maximum speed typically about 2.5 m/s (5.6 mph). As it travels north, the warm water transported by the Gulf Stream undergoes evaporative cooling.

What fish are being caught at Morehead City NC?

Weather is always a determining factor on what you can do on a given day, but species of fish we often target include king mackerel, Spanish mackerel, sharks, flounder, bluefish, black sea bass, cobia, amberjack and more!

What are some common fish caught off shore from the Outer Banks of North Carolina in October?

Popular catches from September to November include red and black drum, croaker, trout, flounder, spot, Spanish and king mackerels, mullet, and pompano . Remember to purchase your NC Fishing License while you're there and perhaps a souvenir t-shirt!

What fish are running at Topsail Island?

Topsail Island's waters teem with life, making it an angler's haven. In spring, you can expect to catch a variety of fish, including sheepshead, spot, black drum, red drum, Spanish mackerel, bluefish, trout, flounder , and more.

What fish are biting Carolina beach NC?

RELAXED SURF FISHING SHORESIDE You will find frolicking mullet, drum, bluefish, pompano, croaker, sea bass, king mackerel, Spanish mackerel, cobia, perch, and more.

Hatteras Island Fishing Report ⋆ June 26, 2024 (2024)

Today’s high was 86 while the low was 79 with light to moderate winds. Gusts up to 27mph. Currently it’s 81, feels like 87, with SSW winds around 11mph. Tomorrow’s temps and winds should be a lot like today’s. Winds may be a bit stronger in the morning versus the evening. Thunderstorms likely but if it’s anything like Monday it won’t start until the evening even though the weather apps say otherwise.

Sound water temp: 81-84

Ocean water temp: 80

6/24/24 – 6/26/24

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

Sound: Sheepshead, Speckled Trout

Inshore: Bluefish, Gray Trout, Red Drum, Sheepshead, Speckled Trout

Offshore: Blackfin Tuna, Dolphin

Releases: Blue Marlin, Sailfish, White Marlin

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See what was biting on this day 1 year ago.

(6/26/2023) – Hot and humid. The high was 81 while the low was 75. We’ve had light to moderate winds. Gusts up to 37mph today. Currently it’s 77, feels like 78, with SSW winds around 16mph. Gusts up to 26mph. Tomorrow’s temps and winds will be similar to today’s. Strong gusts in the morning. Thunderstorms expected for… Continue Reading

See what was biting on this day 2 years ago.

(6/26/2022) – The high was 88 with mostly gentle winds today. Winds started out of the ENE, switched to ESE, and are now out of the S at about 8mph. Tomorrow is looking to be pretty similar to today with a high around 85 and a little stronger winds. Tides and swell may not look intense but… Continue Reading

See what was biting on this day 3 years ago.

(6/25/2021) – Hot and humid Friday with a high temperature of 84F. Winds are out of the SE right now at 11mph. Should be another nice day tomorrow with more of the same weather on tap. Sea Mullet was the catch of the day today on most of the beaches. Conditions were right for the Big Drum… Continue Reading

See what was biting on this day 4 years ago.

(6/26/2020) – Here is the Frisco Rod and Gun Outer Banks Fishing Report for Hatteras Island. The high for today was 87F. Winds were down around 8mph SSW. There were some Sea Mullet and Spanish Mackerel caught down in Hatteras today. Inshore boats out of Hatteras had catches of over slot Puppy Drum, Speckled Trout and… Continue Reading

See what was biting on this day 5 years ago.

(6/26/2019) – Here is the Frisco Rod and Gun Outer Banks Fishing Report for Hatteras Island. Today we had sunny skies with temperatures around 87F. The winds stayed in the single digits out of the ENE. There have been multiple Spanish caught of the Avon Pier. Ramp 55 in Hatteras has had some Spanish caught as well.… Continue Reading

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