Hatteras Fishing Report

Fishing News on Hatteras Island

Surrounded by water and in close proximity to the Gulf Stream, Hatteras Island emanates a life rich in fish culture. Some islanders fish for a living, some islanders fish for fun, some islanders sell fish in their restaurants and some islanders prepare bountiful fish-rich meals for their families. One thing is for sure, the various Hatteras Island fisheries have an impact on those who are blessed to call this place their home and we love sharing them with our friends and neighbors. While the docks are always abuzz with fishing action, sharing with you is exactly what we aim to do. Check out our fishing report below to stay tuned on what's being caught, what they're using to catch them and the fisheries that are ever-changing!

From Sea to Plate

One of the most exciting things about fishing is the catch itself. That glorifying moment when the hunt becomes luctrative and you're fighting nature's ancient battle of man vs. animal. One of the most of satisfying things about fishing is when your catch is sitting before you in the...

Another rough day on the water but boats managed to scrap in some mixed catches. Offshore boats brought in a few Mahi, a Wahoo or two, and some bottom fish, mostly Grouper, Tilefish, and Triggerfish. Plus a Blue Marlin release.

Inshore boats had scattered catches of Bluefish, Spanish...

Offshore charters were canceled today due to high winds. We did have some inshore boats go out and bring a few big Cobia back to the docks despite the weather!

Not much to report for offshore boats today. With the winds picking up, most offshore charters were canceled.

Inshore boats had Drum, Speckled Trout, and some nice Cobia.

We had a beautiful day and some nice catches coming in. Inshore, we saw Spanish Mackerel and Bluefish, a 7lb Speckled Trout on a private boat, and several reports of Pompano on the beach

Offshore fishing brought in decent catches of Mahi, a few Wahoo including a 62 pounder caught on the...

Offshore fishing brought in some good catches again today but continued to be a little slower overall. Mahi, a few Wahoo, and a Yellowfin Tuna. Also reports of a Sailfish release.

Inshore, Spanish Mackerel were plentiful, along with good amounts of Bluefish still going to the cleaners....

We had a beautiful day on land and on the water today with some great catches to top it off!

Offshore boats brought in good catches of Mahi again, but a slight drop from the last few days. Also several Tilefish, and some Grouper. 

Inshore and wreck catches ruled the day and...

Offshore fishing was good again today! Plenty of Mahi thrown on the docks plus Blackfin Tuna, Wahoo, Tilefish, Grouper, and Blue Marlin releases.

Inshore boats continue to bring in good catches of Bluefish, Spanish Mackerel, and Red Drum!

Offshore fishing was good again today! Plenty of Mahi thrown on the docks plus Blackfin Tuna, Wahoo, Tilefish, Grouper, and Blue Marlin releases.

Inshore boats continue to bring in good catches of Bluefish, Spanish Mackerel, and Red Drum!

Another good day on the water  with offshore boats once again bringing in limits of Mahi Mahi and several getting in early, making for some happy customers.

Inshore boats had good catches of Bluefish, Spanish Mackerel and Drum.

Another great day of fishing with offshore boats bringing in limits of Dolphin again. Inshore and wreck fishing trips  brought in Drum, Spanish Mackerel, Bluefish, Vermilion Snapper, and some Triggerfish.