Fishing Reports
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Monday, July 28, 2025
Several of the big boats watched the sunrise over the blue water this morning. The heat rose with the sun. They had some Dolphin on the bite along with Blackfin Tuna. They also had a few Wahoo. Chaser released a Blue Marlin and 2 Sailfish. The Inshore boats had Bluefish on the bite along with some Spanish Mackerel, Speckled Trout and a Shark or two.
Citations:
Carl Webster of Stokesdale, NC caught a 45lb. Wahoo on Sea Creature
Sunday, July 27, 2025
It was another hot one on the blue water today. The fishing wasn't as hot but the Offshore boats managed to scrap out a few fish. They did see some good Dolphin fishing with mostly bailers. They also had some Blackfin Tuna and a few Wahoo. Bite Me, Hatteras Blue and Sea Creature each released a Sailfish. Chaser released 2 Sailfish. Inshore boats had a variety of catches but they mainly had Bluefish. They also had some Speckled Trout, Sharks and coolers filled with Clams.
Citations:
Elizabeth Gilmore of Albequerque, NM released a Sailfish on Hatteras Blue
Leila Rickabough of McKenney, VA released a Sailfish on Sea Creature
Saturday, July 26, 2025
It was a hot one today. The big boats scrapped out a day of throwing some Dolphin on deck. They also had some Blackfin Tuna and a few Wahoo. Calypso released 3 Sailfish. Release released a Sailfish and Sea Creature released 2 Sailfish. The Nearshore boat Gambler had good catches of Bluefish this morning and released a 36" Red Drum. They had Bluefish and Spanish Mackerel in the afternoon. Inshore boats had Speckled Trout on the bite.
Citations:
Joseph Spivey of Henderson, NC released a Sailfish on Sea Creature
Timothy Spivey of Henderson, NC released a Sailfish on Sea Creature
Erica Strickland released a Sailfish on Calypso
Darren Strickland released a Sailfish on Calypso
Dillon Miles released a Sailfish on Calypso
Friday, July 25, 2025
The big boats had some scrappy fishing today. They did manage to throw a few Wahoo on deck along with some Dolphin with both gaffers and bailers in the mix. They also had a few Blackfin Tuna and some bottom fish along with a couple of Amberjacks. Calypso released a Sailfish. Chaser released a Blue Marlin and a Sailfish. Release released a Blue Marlin. The Inshore boats had plenty of Bluefish along with a King Mackerel, Spanish Mackerel and a few Sharks.
Citations:
Stephen Gordon of Bland, VA a 12 year old angler, caught a 51lb. Wahoo on Cuervos
Drew Hazel released a Sailfish on Calypso
Bryan Chambers caught a 40lb. Dolphin on Calypso
Larry Kingsley released a Blue Marlin on Release
Nathan Powell caught a 68.6lb. Wahoo on Sundown
Thursday, July 24, 2025
It started out rough on the blue water this morning but as the rain came it mostly flattened out. The Offshore boats had a few Dolphin and Blackfin Tuna. They also had some Wahoo and bottom fish. Sea Creature released a Sailfish. The Nearshore boat Chaser had good catches of Spanish Mackerel this morning. Inshore boats had plenty of Bluefish and Sheepshead. They also had a Speckled Trout or two along with a shark.
Citations:
Mitchell Wilson of Bloomingdale, GA released a Sailfish on Sea Creature
Wednesday, July 23, 2025
Very windy day. Offshore fleet stayed tied to the docks. Inshore had a good day catching Bluefish, and Red Drum.
Tuesday, July 22, 2025
A little windy out today but it didnt keep are fleet from going fishing. Inshore Fleet had a good day catching Red Drum, Blue fish.
OffShore had a good day catching Dolphin, Blackfin Tuna, and a Few Wahoo. Bite Me released a Sailfish, Release released a Sailfish, and Sea Creature released a Sailfish.
Citations: Makayla Braun of VA released a 43inch Red Drum on the Fingeance.
Michael Braun of VA released a 47inch Red Drum on the Fingeance.
Marc Cavanaugh of Stovall, NC released a 49" Red Drum on Fingeance
Ella Rains of New Jersey released a Sailfish on Release
TJ Roy of NC released a Sailfish on the Sea Creature.
Hannah Roy of NC released a Sailfish on the Sea Creature.
Monday, July 21, 2025
Another hot and sunny day here in Hatteras! Offshore anglers enjoyed catching Dolphin, Wahoo and Blackfin Tuna. The Sailfish bite was pretty good today, our fleet released 10 Sailfish and 1 Blue Marlin. Bite Me released a Blue Marlin and 2 Sailfish, Calypso released a Sailfish, Release released 2 Sailfish, Sea Creature released 5 Sailfish
Inshore anglers had good catches of Speckled Trout and Bluefish. There was also a limit of Clams caught.
Citations:
Warren Koontz of VA released a Sailfish on the Sea Creature.
Casey Lee of VA released a Sailfish on the Sea Creature.
William Hays of VA released 2 Sailfish on the Sea Creature.
Robert Hays of VA released a Sailfish on the Sea Creature.
Sunday, July 20, 2025
A few of the big boats ventured offshore this morning. The conditions on the blue water were rough but they managed to catch their fish and head on in. They had their limits of Dolphin and some had good Blackfin Tuna catches and also some Wahoo. Sea Creature released 2 Sailfish. Not many Inshore boats fished today but those that did had Bluefish catches and a Shark.
Saturday, July 19, 2025
The Offshore boats made it out to the blue water today. They had good fishing with Blackfin Tuna showing up along with good Dolphin fishing. They also had a few Wahoo. Hatteras Fever II and Release each released a Blue Marlin. Native Son released a Sailfish and Sea Creature released 3 Sailfish. The Inshore boats had Red Drum on the bite today.
Citations:
Stuart Bates of Cary, NC released a Sailfish on Sea Creature
Graham Bates of Cary, NC released a Sailfish on Sea Creature
Adam Berenson of Cary, NC released a Sailfish on Sea Creature
Friday, July 18, 2025
It's been another blustery day so the big boats stayed home. The Inshore boats had an excellent Red Drum day. Red Drum love to bite on windy days. The lucky anglers had keepers to make for a very tasty meal. Some boats had Bluefish and Speckled Trout.
Thursday, July 17, 2025
A very windy day made are Offshore Fleet stayed tied to the docks. Inshore made it out catching Speckled Trout and Red Drum, and a Blue fish.
Wednesday, July 16, 2025
Inshore had a good day catching Speckled Trout, Sheepshead,and Bluefish and Red Drum. Offshore Fleet had a great day catching lots of Dolphins, scattered Wahoo, and a few Blackfin Tuna. Bite released a Sailfish.
Tuesday, July 15, 2025
The Offshore boats had a good day for Blackfin Tuna today. They also had some Dolphin and a few Wahoo. Sea Creature released a Sailfish. The Nearshore boat Sundown had good catches of Spanish Mackerel this morning. The Inshore boats had good fishing with Speckled Trout. They also had Sheepshead on the bite along with Gray Trout and Bluefish.
Monday, July 14, 2025
It was another day of billfishing for the Offshore boats. Several billfish were released. Some meat fish were caught too. They had a few Wahoo along with some Blackfin Tuna and some Dolphin with mostly bailers. Calypso released a Blue Marlin and 3 Sailfish. Release released a Blue Marlin and a Sailfish. Sea Creature released a Blue Marlin and a Sailfish. Chaser released a Sailfish. Inshore boats had excellent Speckled Trout fishing along with catches of Bluefish.
Citations:
Gus Hackney at 9 years old caught a 25lb. Blackfin Tuna on Carolina Girl- Congratulations Gus!
Mike Noe of Virginia Beach, VA released a Blue Marlin on Sea Creature
Brent Laughtermilch of Virginia Beach, VA released a Sailfish on Sea Creature
Noah Galkowski released a Blue Marlin on Calypso
Darren Galkowski released a Sailfish on Calypso
Addie Galkowski released a Sailfish on Calypso
Anthony Galkowski released a Sailfish on Calypso
Sunday, July 13, 2025
The big boats were back at it again today. The Wahoo fishing picked up with a good amount being caught. The Dolphin were scattered and some had a few Blackfin Tuna. Sea Creature released a Blue Marlin. Bite Me released a Blue Marlin and Sailfish. Carolina Girl released a Sailfish and Chaser released 4 Sailfish. Inshore boats had good catches of Sea Bass, Triggerfish and Amberjacks. They also had some pretty Red Drum.
Citations:
Chris Nutter of Frisco, NC released a Blue Marlin on Sea Creature
James Jenkins of Lovettsville, VA caught a 52lb. Wahoo on Sea Creature
Giovanni Maltese of Cleveland, OH released a Sailfish on Carolina Girl
Saturday, July 12, 2025
It was a hot one today on the blue water. Offshore boats bent the rods as the bill fish were on the bite. Most took advantage of Snapper season catching their limits. Some had some Dolphin and Wahoo and an Albacore or two. A Salt Weapon, Chaser and Release each released a Blue Marlin. Calypso and Sundown each released 2 Sailfish. Sea Creature released the most with 6 Sailfish. Inshore boats had Vermillion Snapper.
Citations:
Erika Rains released a Sailfish on Calypso
Ella Rains released a Sailfish on Calypso
John Prevatte of Lumberton, NC released 2 Sailfish on Sea Creature
Mark Bergstresser of Autreyville, NC released 4 Sailfish on Sea Creature
Weston Austin Strickland of Elm City, NC released a Blue Marlin on Chaser
Emily Sheite released a Sailfish on Sundown
Steve Seal released a Sailfish on Sundown
Friday, July 11, 2025
Another warm summer day in the books. The Offshore boats left the dock this morning with breezy conditions but the wind laid down by mid morning. Some had scrappy fishing. They did have a few Wahoo and some Dolphin. They also had some Blackfin Tuna and bottom fish. The Inshore boats had catches of Speckled Trout, Bluefish and filled a cooler with Clams.
Citations:
Nathan Curle of Quinton, VA caught a 78lb. Wahoo on Carolina Girl
Thursday, July 10, 2025
Such a pretty day to be out on the water. Inshore fleet had a good day catching Speckled Trout, a few drum, some Bluefish, Gray Trout, and some Sheepshead.
Offshore Fleet had a good day catching Blackfin Tuna, some Wahoo, and some Dolphins. Chaser released a White Marlin.
citations:
Alex Groller of Palmerton PA released a White Marlin on the Chaser.
Wednesday, July 09, 2025
I Inshore Fleet having a good day catching Speckled Trout, and Blue Fish, and Red Drum.
Offshore Fleet had a good day catching Blackfin Tuna, and some Wahoo. Bite Me release 2 Sailfish, Calypso released a Sailfish,
Release released a SailFish.
Citations:
Waylon Grazier of Grottoes Va 48inch Red Drum on the Release