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!



Wednesday, June 08, 2022
The entire fleet headed to the fishing grounds this morning in hopes of showing their parties a good time. They returned with some good catches of gaffer Dolphin, Wahoo, and some bottom fish; Tilefish, Snowy Grouper, and Rose Fish. It all sounds like some good eating to me.
Inshore boats showed their parties a good time today. They had excellent catches of Red Drum and Speckled Trout. One boat had a clamming trip and they also did well.
Citations
Thomas Meadows of Midway, KY released a 53" Red Drum on Adventure
Larry Johnson of West Grove, PA released a White Marlin on Sea Creature
Sarah Brown released a Sailfish on Sundown
Tuesday, June 07, 2022
The big boats headed for the blue water at first light this morning. It was a little choppy but they were successful in finding the fish. They loaded the decks with gaffer-size Dolphin and some Blackfin Tuna and Sea Creature released a Blue Marlin. Inshore boats had a "reel" good Red Drum fishing day along with some pretty Speckled Trout. They'll be back at it again tomorrow.
Brenna Yates of Duncannon, PA released a Blue Marlin on Sea Creature
Come on down to the marina docks in the afternoon and watch the fish hit the boards. Then you can come inside the marina store and check out all of our neat gift ideas. We have a wide selection of t-shirts in both long sleeves and short sleeves. You are bound to find something you can't live without. Also, don't forget Dad. We have plenty of things that will make a great Father's Day gift.
Monday, June 06, 2022
It was one more Inshore day today. The Inshore boats were on to it too. They had limits of Red Drum, Spanish Mackerel and Speckled Trout. They also had good catches of Sheepshead. The big boats stayed tied up but tomorrow they may be untied.
Kimberly Michael of Gardners, PA caught a 5lb. Speckled Trout on Black Pearl
Saturday, June 04, 2022
The sun rose over the blue water this morning and the big boats were already in pursuit. They threw both bailer and gaffer Dolphin over the gunnels along with a couple of Wahoo, a Barracuda and Blackfin Tuna. The water was choppy but the fish are worth it. Inshore boats filled coolers with limits of Spanish Mackerel.
Dan Lewis of Wake Forest, NC released a 46" Barracuda on Calypso
The weather does not look to be cooperating for the next couple of days so the boats will stay tied to the dock until it blows over.
Friday, June 03, 2022
One boat ventured out to the blue water this morning. They caught some nice gaffer Dolphin and released a Blue Marlin. Inshore boats ventured out to the dark water of the Pamlico Sound and returned with some nice keeper Red Drum and some Spanish Mackerel.
Citations:
Josh Walden of Spruce Pine, NC released a Blue Marlin on Sea Creature
Thursday, June 02, 2022
A lot of boats headed offshore today, in hopes of finding fish, but the fish gods had other plans. Boats reported scrappy fishing, with a few Dolphin and some bottom fish being caught. Calypso released a Blue Marlin
Inshore boats had a great day fishing catching limits of Red Drum and Spanish Mackerel as well as some nice sized Bluefish and a few Speckled Trout
Citation
Kris Simko of Roanoke, VA released a Blue Marlin on Calypso
Wednesday, June 01, 2022
Happy June 1st !! Summer is here and so are the Billfish, the Hatteras Fleet released a total of 5 Blue Marlin, and 2 White Marlin. The meat fish bite was also good with good catches of Dolphin, both gaffer and bailer, some Yellowfin Tuna and Wahoo were also caught
The inshore boats had catches of Red Drum, Spanish Mackerel, Bluefish and Cobia
Citations
Norm MacRitchie of Commerce TWP, MI released a Blue Marlin on Hatteras Fever II
Joshua Rudder of Prospect Hill, NC released a Blue Marlin on Native Son
Tuesday, May 31, 2022
It was another beautiful day on the blue water and some of the big boats had another good day of fishing. There were a few Blue Marlin releases and they had good Dolphin fishing. They also had some Wahoo and some Blackfin Tuna. Inshore boats had a good day both on the inside and in the ocean. They hooked up with Cobia, Speckled Trout and Bluefish.
Citations:
Tinan Richardson of Newport News, VA released a Blue Marlin on Native Son
Kerri Houser of Fort Defiance, VA caught a 52lb. Wahoo on Predator
Dustin Helms of Lincolnton, NC caught a 41lb. Cobia on Tightline
Corey Miller of Chesapeake, VA released a Blue Marlin on Unplugged
Dane Richardson of Willis, VA caught a 5lb. Speckled Trout on Black Pearl
Monday, May 30, 2022
It was another lovely morning as the sun rose over the blue water. The big boats had several Blue Marlin releases and also decked some nice gaffer Dolphin along with some Blackfin Tuna. Inshore boats kept busy with Spanish Mackerel, Speckled Trout, Red Drum and Cobia.
Today we remember the fallen heroes who paid the ultimate sacrifice so that we may enjoy the liberties we have today. Have a great Memorial Day.
Citations:
Michael Mabry of Johnson City, TN released a White Marlin on Hatteras Blue
Yancey Phillips of Newland, NC released a Blue Marlin on Sea Creature
Paul Tieche of Rixeyville, VA released a Blue marlin on Native Son
Teresa Fluke of Chesapeake, VA caught a 38lb. Dolphin on Tuna Duck
Emery Harschutz of Virginia Beach, VA caught a 38lb. Dolphin on Tuna Duck
Fischer Harschutz of Virginia Beach, VA released a Blue Marlin on Tuna Duck
Craig Brewer of Baltimore, MD caught a 53lb. Cobia on Hang On!
Bill Hrynkiewicz of Brick, NJ released a Blue Marlin on Sea-Bum
Patrick Lewis of Chesapeake, VA released a Blue Marlin on Calypso
Matthew Stacks of Afton, VA caught a 49lb. 5oz. Cobia on Island Time
Nathan Ames of Nokesville, VA caught a 47lb. 7oz. Cobia on Island Time
Amy Baitz of Nokesville, VA caught a 52lb. 5oz. Cobia on Island Time
Eddie Stacks of Nokesville, VA caught a 49lb. 5oz. Cobia on Island Time
Sunday, May 29, 2022
The big boats saw a sunrise on the blue water that was calm and warm. The day grew hotter and so did the fishing. Several Blue Marlin were released along with White Marlin, and Sailfish. They also had very good gaffer Dolphin and some Blackfin Tuna. The Inshore boats got in on the ocean action too. They had Dolphin, Cobia and Spanish Mackerel. Those on the inside had Speckled Trout, Gray Trout and Blue Fish.
Citations:
Stephen Rudiger of Virginia Beach, VA released 3 Blue Marlin on Brother's Pride
Dwane Eure of Elizabeth City, NC released a Blue Marlin on Gambler
Daniel Williams of Hertford, NC released 2 Blue Marlin on Gambler
Sarah Value of Hertford, NC released a Sailfish on Gambler
Chad Boggs of Prince Frederick, MD released a Blue Marlin on Tuna Duck
William Raley of Mechsville, MD released a Sailfish on Tuna Duck
John Newman, Jr. of Chesapeake, VA released a Sailfish on Release
Brad Kennedy of Chesapeake, VA released a Blue Marlin on Release
Benjamin Hahn of Flint Hill, VA caught a 64lb. 4oz. Cobia on Hook Up
Matthew Adams of Amissville, VA caught a 40lb. Cobia on Hook Up
John Canning of Hatteras, NC caught a 5lb. 9oz. Speckled Trout on Hook Up
Cathy Mann of Henrico, VA caught a 5lb. 8oz. Spanish Mackerel on Adventure
Tomorrow looks like it's going to be another gorgeous day and the boats will be back at it.
Saturday, May 28, 2022
The big boats stayed tied up today but the Inshore boats were busy catching fish on the inside. They made many anglers happy with catches of Red Drum, Cobia and a few Speckled Trout.
Citations:
Wryn Parsley of Apex, NC caught a 7lb. 8oz. Speckled trout on Relentless
All of the boats will be heading out at first light in the morning. Come by the dock in the afternoon to see what fish make an appearance.
Friday, May 27, 2022
The big boats started out with a little chop but by early afternoon the chop got much bigger. The wind picked up and sent the boats in a little early. Not before they loaded the decks with Dolphin. Gaffer Dolphin and a few Blackfin Tuna and a couple of Wahoo. Release released a White Marlin. Inshore boats loaded coolers with slot-size Red Drum.
Citations:
Michael Reilly of Huntington, NY released a White Marlin on Release
Bryant Baker of Flowery Branch, GA caught a 39lb. Dolphin on Predator
It looks like the wind will pick up even more tomorrow. The big boats will stay tied to the docks but the Inshore boats may have even more Red Drum action.
Thursday, May 26, 2022
Offshore boats had another good day catching Dolphin, Wahoo and Yellowfin and Blackfin Tuna. Congratulations to long time customer and friend Steve Matthews on the Pepper boat for releasing a Blue Marlin
Inshore boats fished along the beach for Spanish Mackerel and in the Pamilco Sound area for Red Drum and Speckled trout
Wednesday, May 25, 2022
If you wanted to catch some fish today would have been your day. The offshore fleet had some great catches of Dolphin and some Blackfin Tuna. Hatteras Fever II released a White Marlin.
The inshore boats also had a great day catching Spanish Mackerel and Red Drum
Citations
Jay Staniszewski of Sailbury, MD caugtha 35lb Dolphin on Hatteras Fever II
William Oettel of Millsboro, DE released a White Marlin on Hatteras Fever II
Tuesday, May 24, 2022
The big boats parted the water just before dawn this morning. Today was a good day for gaffer Dolphin along with some Wahoo and some bottom fish. Inshore boats had a good day with Red Drum, especially the keeper size. Inshore boats that went outside were on to the Spanish Mackerel and Atlantic Bonita.
Monday, May 23, 2022
The sun rose on the big boats in the blue water this morning. The bite was on. It was mostly a gaffer Dolphin deck slinging day along with some Blackfin Tuna and some bottom fish. Bite Me released a Blue Marlin. Inshore boats were on the keeper Red Drum. They make good fish tacos. They'll all be back at it again under the sun's next appearance.
Citations:
Dylan Falkowski of Folsom, PA released a 113" Blue Marlin on Bite Me
Sunday, May 22, 2022
Today started out warm and sunny. By the time the fish hit the docks, it was under overcast skies with scattered sprinkles. The big boats had a busy day. They threw a few Blackfin Tuna and gaffer-size Dolphin on the dock. They had several Blue Marlin releases along with a Sailfish and Release brought a big Blue Marlin to the scales. The inshore boats had a good day of slot-size Red Drum and some Speckled Trout.
Citations:
Bryson Gaines of Summerfield, NC released a Sailfish on Calypso
Jaydon Livingston of Roan Mountain, TN released a Blue Marlin on Sea Creature
Jeff Chandler of Sandy Ridge, NC released a Blue Marlin on Sea Creature
Carlton Bivens of Chesapeake, VA caught a 526lb. Blue Marlin on Release
Timothy Dial of Kannoplis, NC released a Blue Marlin on Tuna Duck
Fred Mitchell of Beaufort, SC released a 101" Blue Marlin on Chaser
Troy Helton of Arlington, VA released a Blue Marlin on Gambler
Daniel Sweeney of Sewell, NJ released a Blue Marlin on Hatteras Fever II
Jared Scales of Reidsville, NC released a Blue Marlin on Hatteras Fever II
Saturday, May 21, 2022
It was another day closer to summer and it felt like it. The days are heating up and the billfish action is too. Several boats released Blue Marlins and several others got on the meat fish. They were slinging gaffer Dolphin and some Blackfin Tuna. Inshore boats had a good Red Drum day.
Citations:
Charles Robinson of Raleigh, NC released a Blue Marlin on Calypso
If you're on the island, head on down in the afternoon when the boats come in and watch the fish hit the docks. Then you can check out our marina store where we have gifts galore and t-shirts too.
Friday, May 20, 2022
The sun rose over most of the big boats in the blue water this morning. It was a little breezy but they managed to bring in a few Wahoo, some Yellowfin Tuna, and Dolphin, along with some Blackfin Tuna and some bottom fish. A couple of boats released a Blue Marlin. Inshore boats had an excellent Red Drum day. They filled coolers with some pretty keeper Drum and a few Speckled Trout and some Cobia.
Citations:
Charlie Greene of Sugar Grove, NC released a Blue Marlin on Sea Creature
Patrick Carter of Roanoke, VA caught a 44lb. Cobia on Black Pearl
Barbra Byington of Alexandria, VA caught a 5lb. 14oz. Speckled Trout on Adventure
Hatteras Fever released a Blue Marlin
Thursday, May 19, 2022
Just one boat attempted to fish offshore today, they stuck it out for most of the day and came in with a catch of Dolphin.
The inshore fleet had some pretty good fishing today. They led their parties to the fishing grounds in the Pamlico Sound that provided them with good catches of Red Drum and Speckled Trout