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...

7/1/23

1 Jul 2023

Great fishing again today! Offshore we had reports of blue Marlin releases, plus limits Amberjack, and Gray Tilefish. Also Mahi, a few Golden Tile, and Beeliners brought in.

Inshore we saw some nice Drum, Spanish Mackerel, Bluefish, a Cobia, and a few Sheepshead to round out the day.

6/30/23

30 Jun 2023

Great fishing today! Offshore we had a couple Blue Marlin releases, several Blackfin Tuna, large Gray Tilefish and Golden Tilefish, scattered Mahi and Barracuda.

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

6/29/23

29 Jun 2023

Fishing picked back up some today with offshore boats bringing in nice catches of Blackfin Tuna, some Yellowfin Tuna, and a few Mahi.

Bottom and wreck fishing brought in Triggerfish and Amberjacks.

Inshore boats had good catches of Spanish Mackerel, Bluefish, a few nice puppy Drum...

6/28/23

28 Jun 2023

Offshore fishing brought in a few Mahi, Blackfin Tuna, and Amberjack.

Inshore we saw Spanish Mackerel, Bluefish, and a couple of Cobia.

6/24 & 6/25

25 Jun 2023

Rough conditions had boats working for their catches the past two days.

Inshore we saw mainly Spanish Mackerel and Bluefish.

Offshore and wreck fishing brought in Amberjacks, Sand Tilefish, Triggerfish, Beeliners, and a few Mahi.

6/20/23

20 Jun 2023

Slow fishing overall but still some nice catches coming in.

Inshore boats had good catches of Spanish Mackerel in the sound, plus some Bluefish, and a couple of Drum.

Triggerfish, Amberjack, and a Grouper caught off the wrecks.

Offshore there were some Mahi, Wahoo, and a...

6/19/23

19 Jun 2023

Fishing slowed down again today with a lot of boats scrapping together their catches. We saw a mix of inshore, offshore, and bottom fish brought back to the docks:

Decent catches of Spanish Mackerel and Bluefish, and a couple of Drum. Amberjacks, Tilefish, Triggerfish, and Snapper,...

6/18/23

18 Jun 2023

The weather finally laid down again and we had a beautiful day on the water.

Offshore boats brought in nice catches of Mahi and huge Wahoo! Plus some Amberjack and Barracuda.

Inshore we saw good catches of Spanish Mackerel and Bluefish, a few Drum, and reports of Cobia.

6/17/23

17 Jun 2023

Fishing was still on the slow side overall but boats still brought in some fish to the docks. Offshore we had a sailfish release, several Amberjack, a few Mahi, some Blackfin Tuna, and a Yellowfin.

Inshore boats had some nice Cobia, Bluefish, a few Drum, and Spanish Mackerel.

6/16/23

16 Jun 2023

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...

Hatteras Fishing Report

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