Fishing Reports
Welcome to the Hatteras Harbor Marina Fishing Report.
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Wednesday, September 17, 2025
Finally, after many days of high winds and seas the offshore fleet was able the set sail to the deep blue. Their parties had a good time catching Wahoo, Doplhin, and Tuna. Chaser released a Sailfish
The inshore fleet continues to catch Red Drum and all the Bluefish you want.
Citations
Case Lovejoy (12) caught a 40lb Wahoo on Chaser
Cash Lovejoy (15) released a Sailfish on Chaser
Tuesday, September 16, 2025
Another day of wind and some minor flooding. Inshore boats Hook Up, Fingeance and Relentless headed out today. They had good catches of Bluefish and of course, Red Drum. They had both keeper size Drum and a few big ones, including a 48"er.
We're hoping tomorrow will be a better day and the big boats will be able to go offshore. It'll be a wait and see kind of morning.
Sunday, September 14, 2025
The Inshore boats had a good day of Red Drum fishing. They had keepers and citation size fish. It's still pretty windy and that is perfect conditions for the Red Drum bite. They also had a couple of Flounder and some Bluefish.
Citations:
Chris Hamilton of Durham, NC released a 48"Red Drum on Sound Bound
Saturday, September 13, 2025
One Inshore boat ventured out today Black Pearl had Red Drum on the bite.
Citations:
Shannon Brown of Centerville, PA released a 41" Red Drum on Black Pearl
Friday, September 12, 2025
Unfortunately, the wind just doesn't want to quit. It must be the reason the Wright brothers picked this area when they were looking for wind. The big boats stayed home but a few of the Inshore boats made a day of making anglers happy. They of course had Red Drum on the hook along with some Bluefish and some pretty Flounder.
Citations:
10 year old Trevor Parker released a 42" Red Drum on The Hook Up
Congratulations Trevor!
Thursday, September 11, 2025
Well you guessed it another windy day. Offshore Fleet stayed tied to the docks today. Inshore Fleet made it out catching Red Drum and some Bluefish.
Citations:
Jessica Kilcoyne of MD released a 42" Red Drum on the Black Pearl.
Thomas Crowder of MD released a 45" Red Drum on the Black Pearl.
Wednesday, September 10, 2025
Another windy day didnt hold the Offshore fleet from going out to catch Wahoo. Sea Creature released a Sailfish. Inshore Fleet had a good day catching Red Drum and Blue Fish.
Tuesday, September 09, 2025
It was another day of NE wind leaving the Offshore Fleet home. The Inshore boat Hook Up had another day of Red Drum fishing. They also had some Bluefish.
Monday, September 08, 2025
A pretty gusty NE wind is visiting us this week and will hang out for most of the week. It is keeping the big boats tied to the docks. The Inshore boats are taking advantage of the wind and had Red Drum on the bite. They had both big Drum and keeper size Drum. Red Drum love to bite on windy days. They also had Bluefish and some nice Flounder.
Citations:
Theodore Chesson released a 45' Red Drum on The Hook Up
Greg Chesson released a 47" Red Drum on The Hook Up
Sunday, September 07, 2025
The big boats watched the sunrise over the blue water this morning. They had a pretty good day catching Wahoo. Some had a few Dolphin. They also had a couple of Blackfin Tuna and some bottom fish. Chaser released 3 Blue Marlin and 2 Sailfish. Sea Creature released 2 Sailfish.
Citations:
Zachary Sabella of Apex, NC released a Sailfish on Sea Creature
Michael Amoaberg of Durham, NC released a Sailfish on Sea Creature
Carolina Stoltz released a Blue Marlin on Chaser
Allyssa Johnson released a Sailfish on Chaser
Kelly Johnson released a Blue Marlin on Chaser
Tammie Bennett released a Blue Marlin on Chaser
Braylin Taylor released a Sailfish on Chaser
Saturday, September 06, 2025
Another beauty day on the water. Offshore boats had good Wahoo fishing today along with some Blackfin Tuna and a False Albacore or two. They also had a few Dolphin but not as good as it has been. Some boats had some Sailfish releases. Release released a Blue Marlin. Inshore boats had good catches of Spanish Mackerel and Bluefish. Last Cast released a Grouper.
Citations:
Ricky Foard of Orange, VA released a Blue Marlin on Release
Friday, September 05, 2025
It was a pretty day on the fishing grounds today. The Offshore boats had good catches of Dolphin along with some Wahoo and a few Blackfin Tuna. The Inshore boats took advantage of Flounder season and caught some nice ones. They also had good fishing with Bluefish and Gray Trout.
Thursday, September 04, 2025
Such a nice day to be out fishing. Inshore had a great day catching Cobia, Sheepshead, Spanish Mackerel, and Blue Fish.
Offshore had a good day catching Dolphin, and Wahoo, and BlackFin Tuna.
Wednesday, September 03, 2025
Another windy day. Inshore had a good catch of Red Drum and Blue Fish. Offshore brought in some Wahoo, and Dolphin and Blackfin Tuna. Release released a Sailfish.
Tuesday, September 02, 2025
Another windy day Offshore Fleet stayed tied to the Docks. The Inshore Fleet went out catching Red Drum and Blue Fish.
Citations: Austin Leffel of Gloucester,VA released a 50lb Red Drum on the BlackPearl.
Monday, September 01, 2025
It was another windy day that made the big boats stay home. A few of the Inshore boats made a day of catching big Bluefish and some pretty nice Red Drum.
Happy Labor Day!
We hope everyone enjoys their last unoofficial day of summer. Tomorrow may have more wind but the beaches are open to enjoy and the Inshore boats are still fishing.
Sunday, August 31, 2025
The last day of August left the Offshore boats tied to the docks. Some of the Inshore boats were able to venture out on the inside and along the beach. They had good catches of Bluefish, Red Drum and Spanish Mackerel.
Tomorrow looks like it'll be more wind but we'll see what the new day brings.
Saturday, August 30, 2025
Another gorgeous day in the books and the big boats decked their limits of Dolphin. They also had good Wahoo fishing and a couple of Blackfin Tuna. Sundown released 4 Sailfish. The Inshore boats had their limits of big Bluefish and some pretty nice slot size Red Drum. They also got onto some Spanish Mackerel, Albacore and a couple of Sharks.
Citations:
Jesus Hernandez of Washington, MD released a Sailfish on Sundown
David Hernandez of Washington, MD released a Sailfish on Sundown
Jose Ramirez caught a 65" 45lb. Sailfish on Sundown
Carter Hart of Unionville, VA released a Sailfish on Sundown
Friday, August 29, 2025
A nice morning turned into a gorgeous day today for the Offshore boats. They caught their limits of Dolphin with mostly bailers. They also had a few Wahoo and Blackfin Tuna. Carolina Girl released a Blue Marlin. Sea Creature released 2 Sailfish. The Inshore boats had a good day catching limits of Bluefish and slot size Red Drum. They also got onto some Spanish Mackerel and a few Sharks.
Citations:
Craig Staples of Denver, CO released a Sailfish on Sea Creature
Bruce Staples of Chesapeake, VA released a Sailfish on Sea Creature
Al Bloxom of Smithfield, VA released a Blue Marlin on Carolina Girl