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The weather kept Offshore boats at the dock again today. What a bummer! Inshore boats kept busy with a good Spanish Mackerel bite this morning, despite the rain showers. 

The weather kept all the big boats at the dock today, however, the smaller inshore boats were able to fish back in the sound.

There were limits of Speckled Trout caught, a few Gray Trout and Bluefish. A 31" Red Drum was released on Sound Bound.

Only a few boats ventured Offshore today with overcast skies and some wind. They returned with a few Dolphin, Yellowfin Tuna, and Wahoo. Hatteras is certainly bustling with people, nice to see everyone back. Book your trip and don't miss out!

Inshore fishing charters experienced a good Spanish Mackerel bite. The Speckled Trout bite was decent. One boat went out nearshore and in addition to Spanish Mackerel and Speckled Trout, they caught Gray Trout, Bluefish, and Atlantic Bonita. Offshore charters returned with Dolphin (gaffers and bailers), Yellowfin Tuna, Blackfin Tuna, and Wahoo. Some King Mackerel were caught as well. Bottom fishing was good with Triggerfish and Vermillion Snapper. That's quite the smorgasbord for the anglers! Give us a call at 800-676-4939 to book your fishing adventure.

A fairly good day with our offshore boats in the Gulfstream today. A lot of blackfin tuna and good fishing of yellowfin tuna.

Good catches of gaffer dolphin and some wahoo were caught.  Sea-Ker released a blue marlin.

Inshore boats had a mix of cobia, drum and some spanish mackerel.

Lots of boats out fishing on the Gulfstream today. There were fair to good catches of Dolphin, nice size Yellowfin Tuna and some Wahoo. Sundown released a Sailfish. Inshore boats were catching Red Drum and Spanish Mackerel.

Citations

Sundown: Jason Emch of Cambridge, OH released a Sailfish.

Hook Up: Carly Lawson of Charlotte, NC released 2 50" Red Drum. Wil Lawson of Charlotte, NC released 3 50" Red Drum.

Bite Me: Robert Bosley of Virginia Beach, VA caught a 62lb Wahoo.

What a beautiful day to be on or near the water! Fishing charters got out for some great adventures! Inshore anglers experienced a good Speckled Trout bite, along with some big Red Drum as well as a few Flounder. Some went around to the ocean side for some good Cobia action. Offshore fishing charters returned with Yellowfin Tuna, Blackfin Tuna, Wahoo, and Dolphin. The Billfish bite was good with Blue  Marlin and Sailfish. Don't miss out on all the action - give us a call at 800-676-4939 to book the charter of your choice!

Citations:

Michelle Robins of Mt. Pleasant, NC: Sailfish release on Gambler.

Dan Magiera of Jenkintown, PA: 40 lb. Cobia on Black Pearl.

Richard Heffelfinger of 59 lb. Wahoo on Calypso.

We had a few inshore boats to head out to the Pamlico Sound. Fishing conditions were reported as slow overall. Inshore fishing has been picking up with some citation sized Red Drum. The Speckled Trout bite has improved and some Bluefish have been caught as well. Have a safe Memorial Day!

Lots of boats out fishing today. They had excellent catches of Blackfin Tuna, a few Dolphin and some Wahoo. Sea Creature and Tuna Duck each released a Blue Marlin.

Citations

Sea Creature: Steven Tipton of Aston, PA released a Blue Marlin.

Hatteras Fever: Chad Smith of Greensboro, NC caught a 40lb Wahoo.

Hatteras Island opened to visitors today. We had several boats booked with some decent fishing and excellent weather. There were catches of Mahi, Wahoo and Tuna Offshore. Carolina Girl and Bite Me each released a Blue Marlin. Inshore boats were finding lots of Bluefish and Red Drum.

Citations

Carolina Girl: Tyler Bacon of Moyock, NC caught a 40lb Wahoo. Allen Bunch of Moyock, NC released a Blue Marlin. Trey Bacon of Moyock, NC released a Spearfish.

Bite Me: Noel Harvey of Efland, NC released a Blue Marlin.

The gift store will not be open until May 22. We will be on limited hours until then. Please leave a message to book a trip.

May 4: Calypso: Christinia Hicks of Hatteras, NC released a 47" Red Drum.

May 13: Carolina Girl: Kevin Oakes of Virginia Beach, VA caught a 40lb Wahoo. Calypso: Christinia Hicks of Hatteras, NC caught a 23lb Blackfin Tuna.

Happy St. Patrick's Day! Enjoy good food, good times, and leprechaun laughter with family and friends. We regret to inform you that access to Dare County is restricted to residents due to the spread of Coronavirus. We are not sure how long this restriction will be in effect. We hope to be ready for the arrival of Spring along with wet lines.

It has been a busy time around Hatteras Harbor. Many repairs have taken place - charter boats needed their yearly upgrades (captains have been focused on their duties!), our underground fuel tanks are being replaced with aboveground tanks and repairs on the docks start soon. A couple of inshore charters went out today. Red Drum, Speckled Trout, and Bluefish were caught but no keepers. Don't miss out on the fishing scene, book an offshore or inshore charter while on your Spring break. You can book us by calling 800-676-4939 or you can book online. Visit our website hatterasharbor.com to view our fleet and services.

A few boats fishing Offshore today. Weather was bright and warmer than it has been. A bit of a swell Offshore but still a good day to fish. Excellent Blackfin Tuna with a few Amberjack.

Citations

Release: Carter Stokes of Richmond, VA caught 26lb and 27lb Blackfin Tunas. Jim Stokes of Richmond, VA caught a 31lb Blackfin Tuna and released a 101" Shark.

One boat headed out this morning, he returned with the first Dolphin of the year, some Blackfin Tuna and False Albacore.

One boat fishing Offshore today. They found fair catches of Blackfin Tuna and Sea Bass with a few Shark released.

Citations

Release: Franklin Wilson of Saluda, VA released a 100" Shark. Jeff Wehrung of Hayes, VA caught a 25lb Blackfin Tuna.

It was quite cold today although abundant sunshine helped to alleviate the chill! One boat ventured offshore and experienced lots of Shark activity along with a few Blackfin Tuna. March into Spring with a fishing adventure inshore into the Pamlico Sound or offshore into the Gulf Stream. Give us a call at 800-676-4939 for more information. We'll be glad to hook you up!

Citations

Release: Shane Basinger of Climax, NC released an 82" Shark. Ashley Robertson of Climax, NC caught a 21lb Blackfin Tuna. Randy Davidson of Sophia, NC released an 81" Shark.

A couple of boats fishing Offshore today. One overnight trip reported good Bluefin Tuna with some large releases. Blackfin Tuna were also biting.

A few boats fishing Offshore today. Weather was calm with temps in the 50's. The main catch for the day was Blackfin Tuna with a few King Mackerel, Amberjack, Triggerfish and Sea Bass. 

Citations

Carolina Girl: Charles Smith of Courtland, VA caught a 26lb Blackfin Tuna. Kenneth Payne of Gates, NC caught a 25lb Blackfin Tuna. Gregory Zagorski of Norfolk, VA caught a 23lb Blackfin Tuna. Timothy Hagerich of Hatteras, NC caught a 25lb Blackfin Tuna. Corey Rudiger of Virginia Beach, VA caught a 25lb Blackfin Tuna.

Release: Eric Cartwright of Hastings, FL released a 75" Shark.

One boat fishing Offshore today had an excellent catch of Blackfin Tuna. Weather was slick calm and in the 60's really pretty day.

Citations: Blackfin Tuna: Release

Stan Simmerman of Hampton, VA 22lbs and a 100" Shark release.

Richard Gardner Jr. of Gloucester, VA 27lbs.

Ronald Peak of Mechanicsville, VA 24lbs.

Keith Nuttall of Gloucester, VA 21lbs.