Fishing Reports
Welcome to the Hatteras Harbor Marina Fishing Report.
Our fishing reports appear just below these photos. Be sure to visit this page daily for current fishing reports and photos. Thank you and good fishing!
Thursday, July 28, 2022
A couple of our offshore fleet slipped out into the deep this morning and returned with limits of Dolphin and a few Wahoo
The inshore boats are still doing well on Red Drum, Speckled Trout, and some Bluefish today
Wednesday, July 27, 2022
The offshore fleet spent the day tied to the dock again today. The inshore fleet however were at it again, catching Speckled Trout, Bluefish, and Red Drum
Citations
Rileigh Stickles of Chesapeake, VA released a 49" Red Drum on Black Pearl
Tuesday, July 26, 2022
The big boats stayed home today as the wind was pretty gusty. This week is not looking any better. The Inshore boats took advantage of the wind and the biting Red Drum. They came up with a few citation-size Drum, a Shark and some slot-size Drum. They also had some nice Speckled Trout and pretty Bluefish.
Citations:
15-year-old Hannah Voll of West Lafayette, IN released an 80" Shark on Black Pearl- Congratulations Hannah!
Irelynn Legler of Herndon, VA released a 48" Red Drum on Black Pearl
Bryant Spencer of Southport, NC released a 47" Red Drum on Hook Up
Sabrina Varnam of Southport, NC released a 48" Red Drum on Hook Up
Chandler Cottrell of Southport, NC released a 50" Red Drum on Hook Up
Monday, July 25, 2022
We'd like to wish our friend Adrian Hollar of Sea Striker for winning the Triple Crown Tournament and for our Capt. Rom Whitaker of the Release for being the lead angler!! Congratulations !!
We had a couple of boats make it out to the blue water this morning. It was a bumpy time but the fishing made it worth it. They had some bailer Dolphin and Wahoo and also a few Blackfin Tuna. The Inshore boats had a day of great Speckled Trout and Bluefish action. They also had some Red Drum. The Drum like these windy days.
Citation:
Cale Guarino of Fort Mill, SC caught a 5lb. 6oz. Speckled Trout on Hang On
Sunday, July 24, 2022
The sun rose over the fishing grounds this morning and the Offshore boats were there to see it. Thankfully the wind laid down long enough for them to get out. It was still rough going. They didn't waste any time getting on the fish. They had Wahoo and bailer-size Dolphin along with a few Blackfin Tuna. Inshore boats had their limits of Speckled Trout and Bluefish.
Tomorrow will be another wait and see what the sun brings morning.
Saturday, July 23, 2022
A couple of the Offshore boats untied and made it out to the blue water this morning. It was a little choppy but they managed to scrap out a day. They slung some Dolphin on the deck in bailer-size. They also had a couple of Wahoo and a Blackfin Tuna. Inshore boats had a good morning with keeper Red Drum, Speckled Trout and Bluefish. They had just as much luck in the afternoon with a few more Red Drum.
Citation:
Mason Fortin of Pleasant Grove, UT released a 40" Red Drum on Black Pearl
It looks like a few more boats will try to make the trek out tomorrow. Hopefully, the wind will lay long enough to make a day of it.
Friday, July 22, 2022
This morning had a little too much wind and thunderstorms for the big boats to make it out, so they stayed tied to the dock. The Inshore boats had a good day on the Sound. They had slot-size Red Drum, Bluefish and some pretty Speckled Trout. All three are very good eating fish.
The next few days don't look very fishable for the Offshore fleet. We will have to keep checking the weather and see what happens.
Wednesday, July 20, 2022
Weather offshore still pretty windy, we had one offshore boat go out today. Anglers had a a good time
catching yellow fin tuna,dolphin,and 2 sail fish.
Frank Flees released 2 Sailfish and Barracuda
Inshore fishing was great. Anglers had a great time catching blue fish,trout,red drum.
Tuesday, July 19, 2022
It was a blustery day so the Offshore fleet stayed tied up. The Inshore boats took advantage of the weather and had a good day. It was good Speckled Trout fishing for the anglers. They also had some Bluefish and Spanish Mackerel. They had some Red Drum this afternoon. Red Drum love to bite on windy days.
Citation:
Joe Healy of Hilliard, OH caught a 9lb. 4oz. 32" Speckled Trout on Black Pearl
Tomorrow may be more of the same with the wind. We will see then.
Monday, July 18, 2022
A few of our big boats saw the sun rise over the blue water this morning. It was a choppy day and they came in early but not before they filled the decks with Wahoo. They also had a few Dolphin in the bailer category and a Barracuda. Inshore boats were onto the Red Drum, Bluefish and Speckled Trout.
The wind looks like it will be a wait-and-see time as the morning dawns.
Sunday, July 17, 2022
The big boats hit the blue water at first light this morning. They did a lot of slinging of Wahoo over the gunnels along with some bailer Dolphin. They also released a Blue Marlin. Inshore boats had their limits of Red Drum and Sheepshead.
Citations:
Sean Tyndall of Virginia Beach, VA caught a 43lb. Wahoo on Carolina Girl
Roy Phillips of Manteo, NC released a Blue Marlin on Release
Travis Shore of East Bend, NC released a 47" Red Drum on Hook Up
Saturday, July 16, 2022
The sun rose over the blue water this morning behind the lightning-filled clouds. The Offshore boats made their way out after a delay. The day didn't disappoint. They had some Dolphin and had great Wahoo catches with most getting their limits. The Inshore boats had an excellent Speckled Trout morning. The afternoon provided both Speckled Trout and Bluefish.
Citation:
Emily Lamoreau of Hollywood, MD caught a 45lb. Wahoo on Release
Friday, July 15, 2022
It was an exciting morning this morning with multiple thunderstorms creating havoc for the boats. A few of our Offshore fleet did make it out to the blue water. They were able to deck some bailer Dolphin and some Wahoo along with a Blackfin Tuna. Inshore boats reported catches of slot-size Red Drum.
Citations:
Doug Reisdorfer of Cannon Falls, MN caught a 68lb. Wahoo on Carolina Girl
Wednesday, July 13, 2022
Offshore Anglers had a fun day catching Dolphin and Wahoo.
Inshore Anglers had a good day catching Speckled Trout, Drum, Bluefish.
Nate Martino released a Sailfish Off Sea Creature.
Tuesday, July 12, 2022
Mostly all of the Offshore boats made it out to the blue water this morning. The fishing didn't disappoint. They did a lot of reeling and a lot of slinging. Several billfish were released and several citations were earned. They also slung some Wahoo over the gunnels along with a few Dolphin and a couple of Blackfin Tuna. Inshore boats had a good day on the inside catching Spanish Mackerel, Bluefish and Speckled Trout. They also released some nice Red Drum.
Citations:
Madison Fischer of Leonardtown, MD released a Sailfish on Calypso
Kevin Anderson of Laplata, MD released a Blue Marlin onCalypso
Randall Eigenbrode of Mercersburg, PA released a Swordfish on Release
Michael Noe of Virginia Beach, VA released a Blue Marlin and caught a 52lb. Wahoo on Sea Creature
Chris Savarese of Salt Lake City, UT released a Sailfish on Carolina Girl
Todd Mathes of Washington, NC caught a 41lb. Wahoo on Sundown
Bryant Chiles of Gordonsville, VA caught a 6lb. 3oz. Speckled Trout on Black Pearl
Monday, July 11, 2022
A couple of big boats trekked out to the fishing grounds this morning. They had pretty good fishing despite the breezy conditions. They managed to sling a few Dolphin over the gunnels along with a few Blackfin Tuna and they had good Wahoo fishing. Inshore boats had citation-size Red Drum releases and plenty of Bluefish catches.
More boats are getting ready to go tomorrow. If you're on the island stop by the marina in the afternoon and watch the fish hit the dock.
Citations:
Craig Gelder of Savona, NY released a 47" Red Drum on Black Pearl
Michael Douglas of Bath, NY released a 46" Red Drum on Black Pearl
Nick Xidis of Bath, NY released a 48" Red Drum on Black Pearl
Seth Chaploney of Elizabeth, AR released a 45" Red Drum on Black Pearl
Sunday, July 10, 2022
We had one boat venture out to the blue water this morning. They scrapped out a day and caught a couple of Dolphin, a few Blackfin Tuna and released a Sailfish. The Inshore boats made their anglers happy with good catches of Bluefish and Speckled Trout.
Citation:
Randy Deweese of Six Mile, SC released a Sailfish on Bite Me
We may have more boats go out tomorrow as the forecast is calling for the wind to let up by morning. One thing is for sure, the sun will rise tomorrow. Even if you don't see it.
Saturday, July 09, 2022
It was another day of the big boats tied to the planks and the Inshore boats fishing the Pamlico. It was a windy day so they had plenty of luck with Red Drum. The anglers had their limits of keeper Drum along with some Speckled Trout and Bluefish.
It looks like tomorrow will be another day of wind. At least the Inshore boats may be able to get past the breakwater.
Friday, July 08, 2022
The Offshore boats took a day off today but the Inshore boats did not. They had a pretty good day for fishing. The anglers came back happy campers as they filled their coolers with limits of Bluefish, Speckled Trout and Spanish Mackerel. The Red Drum made a welcome appearance also with slot-size keeper fish.
The forecast is calling for some wind tomorrow so the Fleet will most likely remain tied up. It might be another good day for Drum as they like to bite on windy days.