Fishing Reports
Welcome to the Hatteras Harbor Marina Fishing Report.
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Sunday, September 01, 2024
The big boats left the docks under a brief downpour and returned under sunny skies. The bill fishing was exceptional and the Dolphin fishing was good too with gaffers and bailers. Some had a Wahoo or two and Blackfin Tuna. Carolina Girl and Chaser each released 2 Sailfish. Release released 3 Blue Marlin. Bite Me released 2 Blue Marlin and a Sailfish. The Inshore boat Fingeance was back at it again today and had good catches of Spanish Mackerel, Bluefish and Speckled Trout.
Citations:
Pat Gavaghan of Pittsburg, PA released a Blue Marlin on Release
Brian Gavaghan of Pittsburg, PA released 2 Blue Marlin on Release
Gunner Johnson of Hatteras, NC released a Sailfish on Chaser
Catherine Holtham of Frisco, NC released a Sailfish on Chaser
Rich Cronenberg of Frisco, NC caught a 43lb. Dolphin on Chaser
James Haynes of Pollock, LA released a Sailfish on Carolina Girl
Wesley Morgan of Bono, AR released a Sailfish on Carolina Girl
Eric Stewart of Bunker Hill, WV released a Blue Marlin on Bite Me
Vincente Hernandez of Bunker Hill, WV released a Blue Marlin on Bite Me
Eric Weidman of Martinsburg, WV released a Sailfish on Bite Me
Saturday, August 31, 2024
The last day of August saw beautiful weather and the fishing was off the hook. The big boats had good Wahoo fishing along with some Dolphin and Blackfin Tuna. Chaser and Sea Creature each released 3 Sailfish. Hatteras Fever II released 2 Sailfish. A Salt Weapon and Tuna Duck each released 1 Sailfish. Release released a Blue Marlin. The Inshore boat Fingeance was able to get onto limits of Speckled Trout and Bluefish.
Citations:
Eldridge Lee Allen of Rustburg, VA released a Sailfish on Tuna Duck
Jack Brooks of New Bern, NC released a Sailfish on Sea Creature
Becky Brooks of New Bern, NC released a Sailfish on Sea Creature
Nathan Brooks of Wilmington, NC released a Sailfish on Sea Creature
Friday, August 30, 2024
It was another hot one today and a couple of big boats headed out to the fishing grounds this morning. They had good Dolphin fishing and a Barracuda. There were also some Wahoo and a few Blackfin Tuna caught. Sea Creature released a Blue Marlin and a Sailfish. The Inshore boats had their limits of Speckled Trout and Bluefish.
Citations:
Tyler O'Brien of Rockwell, NC caught a 51lb. Dolphin on Chaser
Rhonda Aucker of Kentucky released a Sailfish on Sea Creature
Eugene Aucker of Kentucky released a Blue Marlin on Sea Creature
Thursday, August 29, 2024
The day started out hot and just got hotter as the sun rose. One boat made it out to the blue water. Predator had a really good day catching Wahoo. They also had a some Barracuda to go along with the Wahoo. Other boats had a few Dolphin and some Blackfin Tuna. The Inshore boats had their limits of Speckled Trout, Gray Trout and Bluefish. The afternoon trips had their limits of Red Drum.
Wednesday, August 28, 2024
It was a pretty day and calm seas for Offshore Fleet and Anglers having a good time
catching Dolphin, Wahoo, and Some Blackfin Tuna.
Inshore had a good day catching Limit of Gray Trout, Blue Fish, Grouper
Tuesday, August 27, 2024
It was a pretty day on the blue water today. A couple of the big boats watched the sunrise this morning on the fishing grounds. They had good catches of Dolphin along with really good catches of Blackfin Tuna. The Nearshore boat Gambler had Spanish Mackerel. One Inshore boat went out to the outside and had pretty catches of African Pompano and a couple of Dolphin and an Amberjack. The other Inshore boats had Bluefish, Speckled Trout and some pretty Red Drum on the inside.
Monday, August 26, 2024
A few of the offshore boats headed offshore on this beautiful Monday morning. They returned with catches of Blackfin Tuna, Dolphin and Wahoo. Release released a Sailfish.
Just one boat fishing inshore this morning, they put their anglers on the fish. They had catches of Speckled Trout, Bluefish and Spanish Mackerel
Citations
Ron Evancho released a Sailfish on Release
Sunday, August 25, 2024
The Offshore boats made it out to the fishing grounds this morning but the fishing was scrappy. They did manage to throw some Wahoo on deck along with some Blackfin Tuna. Fishing along the beach on the way in resulted in throwing some Spanish Mackerel on the deck too. The Inshore boat Black Pearl had good catches of Speckled Trout and Sheepshead.
Saturday, August 24, 2024
A few of the Offshore boats ventured out into choppy waters this morning. They were successful catching some Dolphin and Blackfin Tuna. They also had some decent Wahoo fishing. Release released a Sailfish. The Inshore boat Hook Up had good Albacore and Spanish Mackerel fishing on the inside.
Friday, August 23, 2024
The Offshore boats stayed home today due to the persistent NE wind. It's making for pretty choppy fishing grounds. The Inshore boats did have good fishing today with Gray Trout, Speckled Trout, Bluefish and Spanish Mackerel. They also had good Red Drum fishing.
The boats may head out tomorrow if it looks fishable in the morning.
Citations:
Timothy Boland of Northfield, NJ released a 45" Red Drum on Fingeance
Thursday, August 22, 2024
Another pretty day on the water. Offshore anglers had a good day catching Dolphin,Wahoo, and Blackfin Tuna.
Inshore Anglers had a good day catching Speckled Trout, Blue Fish.
Colby Mclaughlin released a Sailfish on the Sea Creature.
Wednesday, August 21, 2024
What a pretty day to be out on the water. Off Shore Fleet had a good day catching some Dolpins, Wahoo, Blackfin Tuna,
Spanish Mackerel,Albacore.
Inshore Fleet had a good day catching Red Drum, and Blue Fish.
Tuesday, August 20, 2024
The boats left the docks under a full moon. Beautiful Carolina skies took over after the moon set. The Offshore boats had a pretty good day of slinging Dolphin and Blackfin Tuna on deck along with a few Wahoo. Hatteras Blue released a Sailfish. The Inshore boats had a good day with Red Drum on the bite.
Citations:
David Collins of Norfolk, VA released a Sailfish on Hatteras Blue
Monday, August 19, 2024
It was a pretty rough ocean out there today. The Offshore Fleet all stayed home this morning. The Inshore boats were hard at it. They had good catches of Speckled Trout, Bluefish and limits on Red Drum. They also filled plenty of coolers with Clams.
It looks like pretty weather is coming this week. A cold front should be coming through bringing high temperatures in the upper 70's. A taste of fall may make the fish hungry. Give us a call and we'll get you on a boat to the blue water.
Sunday, August 18, 2024
The morning started out with a little, brief shower. After sunup the clouds stayed at bay. Fishing was good for the big boats but not quite as good as yesterday. They still had some Dolphin and Blackfin Tuna. They also had a few Wahoo. The Inshore boats had good fishing with limits of Speckled and Gray Trout along with limits of Bluefish and Red Drum.
Citations:
James Honeycutt of Snow Hill, NC caught a 50lb. Wahoo on Calypso
Saturday, August 17, 2024
It was a beautiful day on the blue water today. The big boats actually had good fishing to go along with it. They had good catches of both bailer and gaffer Dolphin. They also had Blackfin Tuna on the bite along with some Wahoo. Sea Creature released a Blue Marlin.
Congratulations to 13 year old Lucas Shipley on his first Blue Marlin!
The summer is winding down and fall fishing will soon be heating up. Get a trip booked so you don't miss out. Give us a call at 252-986-2166 or give one of our captains a call. You can also book through our website.
Citations:
Lucas Shipley of PA released a Blue Marlin on Sea Creature
Gary Villani of Blacksburg, VA caught a 42lb. Dolphin on Carolina Girl
William Gonzalez of Burbank, CA caught a 42lb. Dolphin on Carolina Girl
Friday, August 16, 2024
It was a swell day today. One big boat made it out to the blue water this morning. Ernesto's swell kept the others in. Release did have good Dolphin and Blackfin Tuna on the bite. The Wahoo managed to slip the hook. The Inshore boats had good Speckled Trout, Spanish Mackerel and Red Drum fishing and released a couple of Flounder.
Tomorrow will be a see what it looks like in the morning day kind of day.
Thursday, August 15, 2024
Another pretty day on the water. Offshore Fleet catching Dolphin,Blackfin Tuna, and Wahoo.
Inshore had a good day Catching Speckled Trout, Blue Fish and Red Drum. It was a nice day for
Claming,and Shelling.
Citations:
River Hagerick of Hatteras Caught a 6.1pd Speckled Trout on the Black Pearl.
Wednesday, August 14, 2024
A few boats headed offshore this morning in thime to catch a beautiful sunrise. They returned with catches of Wahoo, Blackfin Tuna and some Dolphin and bottomfish like Amberjack, Trigger fish and B-liners
Inshore anglers enjoyed a day on the Pamilco Sound catching Bluefish, Red Drum, and Speckled Trout. Some Spanish Mackerel were also boated along the beach.
Tuesday, August 13, 2024
It was a beautiful day today with a nice light northeasterly breeze. The Offshore boats had another day of good Wahoo fishing. They also had some good Dolphin and a few Blackfin Tuna. Bite Me released a Blue Marlin. Gambler released a Sailfish. The Nearshore boat Chaser had good Spanish Mackerel fishing in both the morning and afternoon. The Inshore boats had very good catches of Speckled Trout, Bluefish, Red Drum, Spadefish and Spanish Mackerel.
Citations:
Chuck Mesho of Xenia, OH released a Sailfish on Gambler
Harlin Mixon of Roper, NC caught a 46lb. Wahoo on Release