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We had a few big boats slip through the inlet this morning. They did well with Wahoo and Dolphin with mostly bailers, a limit of Tilefish, Grouper and also a scattering of Blackfin Tuna. They also released a few Sailfish. Inshore boats had a good day with Red Drum and the nearshore boat filled the cooler with Bluefish. 

Citations:

Leslie Jelinski of Parma, OH released a Sailfish on Tuna Duck

Rebecca Spicher of Herndon, VA released a 48" Red Drum on Black Pearl

It's been a little breezy inshore and a lot breezy offshore. All of the big boats stayed tied to the dock. The Inshore boats have had a good day today. They have had good catches of Speckled Trout, a few Spanish Mackerel, some pretty keeper Red Drum and some nice catches of Sheepshead.

River Hagerich caught an 8lb. Sheepshead on Black Pearl earning him another citation. He's 2 years old and he has already caught a couple of citation fish. He's a big-time fisherman in a small package.

The big boats left under clear skies this morning and by the time the fish hit the dock, it was under dark clouds. A couple of boats had a near-miss with Blue Marlin. They did bring home the meat fish of bailer Dolphin and Wahoo. Inshore boats had their limits of Speckled Trout and Red Drum today. 

The next few days are looking windy from the SW so we'll see how it goes for the big boats. Inshore boats will be looking for Red Drum. Drum like to bite on windy days.

Very little wind today and a lot of sun and heat. Most of the big boats had a good day with Dolphin, in the bailer variety, and some nice Wahoo. Good Times and Sea Creature each had Sailfish releases. Inshore boats had a good morning with Speckled Trout but the afternoon was a little slower and still saw catches of keeper size Red Drum and buckets of Clams.

This weekend has Henri sitting off of our coast and looks like it will be giving us a Rawhide ocean, rollin' rollin' rollin'. 

Citations:

Ryan Angold of Virginia Beach, VA released a Sailfish on Sea Creature

William Brett of Chesapeake, VA caught a 45lb. Wahoo on Good Times

Jeffery Lavender of Portsmouth, VA released a Sailfish on Good Times

Cameron Tellefsen of Virginia Beach, VA released a 43" Red Drum on Island Time

More really hot weather again today. Offshore boats returned with some good catches of Wahoo, some of the boats found schools of Dolphin and did pretty well, some Blackfin Tuna were hitting the dock as well. There were also some Bottomfish caught; Tilefish, Trigerfish, Sea Bass, Snapper and Grouper. Calypso released a Sailfish, Good Times released 2 Blue Marlin and Hatteras Blue released a Sailfish.

Inshore anglers worked hard for their fish today, Speckled Trout and Drum. There were also some clams caught.

Citations

Maggie McNeill of Grassy Creek, NC caught a 35lb Dolphin on Native Son

Logan Helwig of Manchester, MD released a Sailfish on Calypso

Steven Fisher of Akron, PA caught a 40lb Wahoo on Carolina Girl

Michael Smith of Kitty Hawk, NC released a Blue Marolin on Good Times

Jason Emminizer of Kitty Hawk, NC released a Blue Marlin on Good Times

Gary Wilson of Wellwsville, OH released a Sailfish on Hatteras Blue

Brandon Gillingham of New York, NY released a 53" Red Drum on Island Time

Offshore boats headed out this morning with some hot weather and a little wind. They returned with some Dolphin, Wahoo, a few King Mackerel and some Blackfin Tuna. Bottomfish were also caught; limits of Tilefish and Snowy Grouper. Calypso released a Sailfish

Inshore boats that were fishing around the inlet and along the beach had catches of Bluefish and some Spanish Mackerel. In the sound area Red Drum and Speckled Trout were caught.

Citations

Max Pinamounti of Chanhassen, MN released a Sailfish on Calypso

It was a calm and hot morning that saw some of the big boats part the water. Bailer Dolphin hit the dock along with several Wahoo. Sea Creature released a White Marlin. Inshore boats did really well filling coolers with Spanish Mackerel, Bluefish and some Red Drum, including a citation size. 

If you're planning a trip to Hatteras and want to go offshore or a half-day inshore, book your trip before you come. Availability is filling up fast and you don't want to be left at the dock wishing you were fishing.

Citations:

Ryan Biddy of Richmond, VA caught a 65lb. Wahoo on Sundown

Olin Biddy of Stella, NC caught a 48lb. Barracuda on Sundown

Jeff Daddona of Southington, CT released a White Marlin on Sea Creature

Stephen Dejter III of Easton, MD released a 52" Red Drum on Hook Up

Victor Reverdatto of Apex, NC released a 49" Barracuda on Calypso 

It was another hot day today, probably because it's August. Most of the big boats hit the fishing grounds this morning. They had several bailer Dolphin hit the decks along with good catches of Wahoo and some bottom fish like Grouper. Calypso released a couple of Blue Marlin. Inshore and nearshore boats were in the meat, catching their limits of Spanish Mackerel and Bluefish.

If you're on the island and want to see what the boats are bringing in, come on down to the dock and check them out around 4:00 pm. We also have some nice stuff in the store you may want to check out too.

Citations:

Howard Hamburger of Mountain Top, PA released a Blue Marlin on Calypso

Michael Strojny of Rising Sun, MD released a Blue Marlin on Calypso

Today was a mostly sunny, hot day with a few of the big boats in pursuit. They scrapped out a day with a few gaffer and bailer Dolphin and some good Wahoo catching. Inshore boats had their limits of Spanish Mackerel, Bluefish and some pretty keeper Red Drum. 

It was another hot and sunny day with all of our big boats seeing the sunrise from the fishing grounds today. They had another good day of Wahoo and Dolphin along with some Blackfin Tuna and a Barracuda, also a couple of Snowy Grouper. Bite Me and Good Times each released a Blue Marlin and Sea Creature released a Sailfish. The inshore boats had good catches of Spanish Mackerel, Speckled Trout, Bluefish and Red Drum.

Citations:

Stephan Thomas of Chester, VA caught a 52lb. Amberjack on Good Times

Adrian White of Waldorf, MD released a Blue Marlin on Good Times

Mike Warren of Henrico, VA released a Sailfish on Sea Creature

Undray Swann of Elizabeth City, NC caught a 12lb. Tilefish on Good Times

Gregory Gallihugh of Charlottesville, VA released a Blue Marlin on Bite Me

Today was a hot humid day with a few of our big boats making it out to the fishing grounds. They had a good day with Dolphin in the bailer kind, Wahoo and Blackfin Tuna and Tilefish. Inshore boats had a good day with Speckled Trout and Red Drum keepers.

Citations:

Chad Whitley Jr. of Como, NC caught a Blackfin Tuna on Good Times

Albert Vann of Conway, NC caught a 14lb. Tilefish on Good Times

Chad Whitley of Como, NC caught a 13lb. Tilefish on Good Times

Shawn Ward of Franklin, VA caught a 12lb. Tilefish on Good Times

Chad Whitley Jr. of Como, NC caught a 12lb. Tilefish on Good Times

Whitley Jackson of Como, NC caught a 12lb. Tilefish on Good Times

Lots of boats fishing offshore today, they returned with some good catches of Wahoo and some Dolphin. There were also some bottomfish caught.

Inshore boats fishing along the beach had good catches of Spanish Mackerel and Bluefish. Back in the sound area Speckled Trout and keeper Drum were caught.

Near slick calm conditions both offshore and inshore today. Most of the larger boats headed out to the gulf stream and returned with some good catches of Dolphin and some Wahoo.

Inshore boats trolling and casting along the beach and around the inlet today had good catches of Spanish Mackerel and Bluefish. Back in the sound area boats had catches of Speckled Trout and Red Drum

Citations

Deric Clarke of Waterbury, CT released a 52" Red Drum on Hoop UP

This morning saw all of our big boats cross the inlet. It was a hot, August day when the boats got on the Dolphin and Wahoo. Sea Creature and Carolina Girl each released a Sailfish. Inshore boats had good catches of Spanish Mackerel and Speckled Trout along with some Red Drum.

Citations:

Horace Bell of Currituck, NC released a Sailfish on Carolina Girl

Craig Braverod Arsenault of Great Falls, VA released a Sailfish on Sea Creature

Today the big boats headed out and saw the sunrise in clear, Carolina blue skies. It was hot and humid when the fish hit the dock. They had good catches of Dolphin in the bailer variety and a couple of gaffers. They also had some Wahoo and a scattered King Mackerel. Good Times released a Blue Marlin and Hatteras Blue released a Sailfish. Inshore boats had a good day with Speckled Trout, Bluefish, Red Drum and Spanish Mackerel. 

Citations:

Summer Maddox of Bushwood, MD released a Sailfish on Hatteras Blue

Nelson Silva of Columbia, NJ released a Blue Marlin on Good Times

The skies let loose with thunder, lightning and rain early this morning. Luckily, it passed in time for the big boats to follow it out the inlet. They returned under sunny skies. Good Times released a Blue Marlin and Chaser released a Sailfish while they also had good catches of Dolphin. Inshore boats had a good day with Speckled Trout and Bluefish. Both make very good table fare. 

The weather is looking good for this week so far, so give us a call or go to our website and book a trip today to go offshore or inshore and have fun while you catch your dinner.

Citations:

Owen Lewis of Matthews, NC released a Sailfish on Chaser

Becky Wheeler of Baltimore, MD released a Blue Marlin on Good Times

Some of the big boats headed out this morning and returned with the thunderstorms. They were successful in their voyage. They had good Dolphin catching with both gaffers and bailers. They also had good Wahoo, a few King Mackerel and some assorted bottom fish. The inshore boats had an excellent Speckled Trout fishing day along with very good catches of Bluefish.

The big boats finally made it out this morning under cloudy skies. By the time the fish hit the dock, it was under sunny skies. Hatteras Blue released a White Marlin. Release, Bite Me and Sea Creature each released a Sailfish. They also had Wahoo and a Barracuda. Inshore boats had good catches of Red Drum, keepers and a citation, and Speckled Trout along with a few Bluefish. It looks like tomorrow will be another rainy one with no wind and since the fish don't mind being wet, they'll be headed back out in the morning.

Citations:

Abram Deep of Pulaski, PA released a White Marlin on Hatteras Blue

Kelley Davis of Chestertown, MD released a Sailfish on Release

Matthew Rose of King George, VA released a 40" Barracuda on Bite Me

Zachary Rose of Ramona, CA released a Sailfish on Bite Me

Mason Curles of Chesapeake, VA released a Sailfish on Sea Creature

Andrew Burget of New Bloomfield, PA released a 46" Red Drum on Black Pearl

We only had the inshore boats fishing today, they had catches of Speckled Trout, limits of keeper Drum and Big Drum releases.

We have our fingers crossed that the big boats will make it offshore tomorrow.

Citations

Heather Markey of Collegeville, PA released a 45" Red Drum on Black Pearl

Kade Folcik of Rockford, MI released a 40" Red Drum on Hook Up

It was another wet, scrappy day for the offshore boats today. They came back with a few Dolphin, mostly bailers and a few Wahoo. Inshore boats had better luck with Speckled Trout and a few Bluefish. This week isn't looking too special unless you like wind and rain. Friday MIGHT be the better day as far as offshore goes. The inshore boats do like wind but can do without the rain.