Fishing Reports
Welcome to the Hatteras Harbor Marina Fishing Report.
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Tuesday, January 05, 2021
Tuna Duck ventured out today and came back with a 61" Blue Fin Tuna. He also had Triggerfish and King Mackerel. There was a citation 6 lb. 1oz. Triggerfish for Drew Huston of Norfolk, VA.
John Fielo of Visalia, CA caught a citation 42 lb. King Mackerel.
Monday, December 28, 2020
Wednesday, December 23, 2020
Good Times: Robert Lentz of San Francisco, CA caught a 109" Shark and a 30lb Blackfin Tuna. Tom Lentz of Mocksville, NC caught a 28lb Blackfin Tuna and a 90" Shark.
Saturday, December 12, 2020
A couple of charters went offshore today fishing for King Mackerel. They returned with nice catches content with having spent a beautiful day on the water. Don't forget to stop by and check out our Sale in the Ship's Store to get any last-minute gifts still on your list!
Citations:
Shane Parsnow of Concord, NC: 51 lb. King Mackerel on Release.
Shaun Lee of Jamaica, NY: 44 lb. King Mackerel on Good Times.
George Goode of Flemington, NJ: 46 lb. King Mackerel on Good Times.
Ruel Boyce of Brooklyn, NY: 38 lb. King Mackerel on Good Times.
Friday, December 11, 2020
A few charters fished offshore and the King Mackerel bite did not disappoint anglers. All parties enjoyed a beautiful day on the Gulf Stream with plenty of sunshine and warmer temperatures.
Citations:
Antony Pennica of Angier, NC: 36 lb. King Mackerel on Hatteras Blue.
Peyton Pennica of Angier, NC: 39 lb. King Mackerel on Hatteras Blue.
Connor Pennica, NC: 40 lb. King Mackerel on Hatteras Blue.
Taylor Ferguson of Charlotte, NC: 41 lb. King Mackerel on Hatteras Blue.
Linwood Ferguson of Belmont, NC: 30 lb. King Mackerel on Hatteras Blue.
Good Times: King Mackerel: Ruel Boyce of Brooklyn, NY 36lb. Steven Thomas of Brooklyn, NY 36lbs. Andre Porter of Queens Village, NY 38lbs. Shaun Lee of Jamaica, NY 37lbs. George Goode of Flemington, NJ 37lbs. Eric Brown of Far Rockaway, NY 38lbs.
Thursday, December 10, 2020
A couple of charters fishing offshore today, they had really good catches of nice size King Mackerel.
Citations
Good Times- King Mackerel-David Bowden of Virginia Beach, VA caught a 32lb, Edwin Howard of Virginia Beach, VA caught a 31lb and 32lb, Mark Cooper of Carrsville, VA caught a 38lb, Corey Rudiger of Virginia Beach, VA caught a 34lb
Hatteras Blue- Michael Long of Goochland, VA caught a 55 lb. King Mackerel, Jacob Thraclmorton of Goochland Va caught a 35 lb. King Mackerel, Owen Long of Goochland, VA caught a 43 lb. King Mackerel
Monday, December 07, 2020
A couple of boats were out doing some commercial King Mackerel. One boat had a charter and had a really good catch of King Mackerel as well.
Sunday, December 06, 2020
A few boats fishing Offshore today. They found excellent citation size King Mackerel and a few Blackfin Tuna.
Citations
King Mackerel
Good Times: Emma Arata of Washington, DC 51lbs and 48lbs. Miltos Stefaniteis of Henrico, VA 51lbs. Malik Thomas of Baltimore, MD 38lbs. Stephan Thomas of Chester, VA 42lbs. Jeff Lavender caught a 29lb Blackfin Tuna.
Friday, December 04, 2020
One boat took a charter offshore this morning and returned early with a limit of King Mackerel. Several boats fished commercially and reported good catches of Kings. Weather is on the way! Tomorrow will be questionable for heading offshore. In the meantime stop by the Ship's Store and check out our after Thanksgiving SALE! We are open from 6 a.m. - 5 p.m. Remember to shop locally for all your gift-giving needs.
Citations:
Stephen Hartsell of Norwood, NC: 31 lb. King Mackerel on Tuna Duck.
Lane Hartsell of Norwood, NC: 30 lb. King Mackerel on Tuna Duck.
Derry Honeycutt of Norwood, NC: 33 lb. King Mackerel on Tuna Duck.
Thursday, December 03, 2020
A few boats had charters today and a few boats were commercial fishing and they both reported World Class King Mackerel fishing, both live bait trolling and dead bait trolling it was all good. There were also some Blackfin Tuna and Wahoo caught.
Citations
Carolina Girl-King Mackerel- Kyle Thibeault of Cockeysville, MD caught a 58lb, William Dwivedi of Crofton, MD caught a 58lb, Cindy Camus of Crofton, MD caught a 57lb, Christopher Kelly of Columbia, MD caught a 59lb, Nataleigh Weber of Alexandria, VA caught a 60lb
Sunday, November 29, 2020
Several boats out fishing Offshore today. They found a good King Mackerel bite and a few Blackfin Tuna.
Citations
Release: Jeff Rowan of Chickamauga, GA caught a 37lb Blackfin Tuna.
Hatteras Blue: FROM 11/29 Richard Baranowski of Dallas, PA caught a 66lb King Mackerel. Ricky Wooditch of Dallas, PA caught a 46lb King Mackerel. Michael Baranowski of Dallas, PA caught a 45lb King Mackerel. Daniel Kivler of Meangola, PA caught a 47lb King Mackerel. Emily Baranowski of Dallas, PA caught a 49lb King Mackerel.
Saturday, November 28, 2020
King Mackerel! King Mackerel! King Mackerel! Again today - live baiting for Kings provided plenty of action for inshore and offshore charters. Parties returned with limits.
Citations:
Steve Binkly of Burbank, CA: 48 lb. King Mackerel on Good Times.
Darrin Binkley of Radford, NC: 48 lb. King Mackerel on Good Times.
Steven Riebel of Irvindale, IA: 30 lb. King Mackerel on Black Pearl.
Jeff Ziebell of Browns Summit, NC: 33 lb. King Mackerel on Black Pearl.
Brian Van Druten of buxton, NC: 44 lb. King Mackerel on Hook Up.
Liam Van Druten of Buxton, NC: 36 lb. and 41 lb. King Mackerel on Hook Up.
Friday, November 27, 2020
King Mackerel fishing is hot! Both offshore and inshore charters live baited for Kings today and limits were caught. A few charters fished the Gulf Stream for Wahoo and Blackfin Tuna despite numerous thunderstorms and rain showers this morning and fog this afternoon. Warm temps should prevail throughout the weekend before another SW blow at the start of the week.
Citations:
Andy Knight of Virginia Beach, VA: 39 lb. King Mackerel on Good Times.
Benjamin Knight of Virginia Beach, VA: 38 lb. King Mackerel on Good Times.
John Knight of Virginia Beach, VA: 38 lb. King Mackerel on Good Times.
Lisa Knight of Virginia Beach, VA: 32 lb. King Mackerel on Good Times.
Zach Morgantini of Downingtown, PA: 40 lb. King Mackerel on Black Pearl.
Dean Morgantini of Downingtown, PA: 36 lb. King Mackerel on Black Pearl.
Kaitlyn Rocchiccioli of Midlothian, VA: 5 lb. Black Sea Bass on Release.
Mitchell Rocchiccioli of Beaverdam, VA: 47 lb. Wahoo and 7 lb. Triggerfish on Release.
Ryan Kehoe of Charlotte, NC: 78 lb. Wahoo on Chaser.
Hatteras Blue: Brantley Zachary of Chesapeake, VA caught a 32lb King Mackerel and a 68lb Cobia. John Steiner of Virginia Beach, VA caught a 36lb King Mackerel. Pasan Phillips of Virginia Beach, VA caught a 36lb King Mackerel. Betty Steiner of Virginia Beach, VA caught a 38lb King Mackerel. Edmond Zachary of Virginia Beach, VA caught a 40lb King Mackerel. Aria Zachary of Chesapeake, VA caught a 30lb King Mackerel.
Wednesday, November 25, 2020
Today was a window of opportunity for a few boats. The smaller boats had good catches of King Mackerel, Red Drum and Speckled Trout. Offshore boats had a good day of Blackfin Tuna, King Mackerel and some Dolphin. We hope everyone has a safe and happy day of Thanksgiving. We'll be back on Friday.
CITATIONS:
Mark Lagergren of Worthington, OH caught a 33lb. King Mackerel on Predator
David Van Osdol of Irvington, NY caught a 41lb. King Mackerel on Predator
Max Van Osdol of Irvington, NY caught a 45ib. King Mackerel on Predator
Susan Tuck of Amelia, VA caught a 34lb. Blackfin Tuna on Good Times
Matthew Tuck of Midlothian, VA caught a 34lb. King Mackerel on Good Times
Thomas Tuck of Amelia, VA caught a 51lb. King Mackerel on Good Times
Caleb Tuck of Midlothian, VA caught a 48lb. King Mackerel on Good Times
Brian Hackney of Mosley, VA caught a 35lb. King Mackerel on Adventure
Olivia Napier of Midlothian, VA caught a 34lb. King Mackerel on Adventure
Julia Napier of Mosley, VA caught a 52lb. King Mackerel on Adventure
Bobbie Kugatow of Hampstead, NC caught a 58lb. Wahoo on Carolina Girl
Daniel Sanderson of Concord, NC caught a 35lb. King Mackerel on Hatteras Blue
Michael Truesdel of Concord, NC caught a 40lb. King Mackerel on Hatteras Blue
Tuesday, November 24, 2020
Chilly temperatures and abundant sunshine led these youngsters out to find Red Drum in the Pamlico Sound today. Looks like they are having a great time, along with some good eating! All offshore boats stayed at the dock today. We will be closing at 12:00 p.m. tomorrow through Thursday. We will reopen on Friday. Happy Thanksgiving to all - we are grateful for all your patronage!
Sunday, November 22, 2020
Several boats fished Offshore today with calm seas and temps in the 60's. Excellent King Mackerel fishing continued with lots of citation weight fish caught. There were also a few Blackfin Tuna caught. Inshore boats were catching good puppy Red Drum.
Citations
King Mackerel
Bite Me: Elizabeth Camstra Hughes of Hayward, WI 44lbs. Dale Teests Jr of Glen Burnie, MD caught a 27lb Blackfin Tuna.
Good Times: Mictos Stefanitsis of Henrico, VA 51lbs. Nicholas Milteer of Chesapeake, VA 44lbs and 30lbs. Raymond Clyburn Jr. of Norfolk, VA 30lbs. John Harrell of Virginia Beach, VA 32lbs.
Predator: Alexis Wine of Fisherville, VA 47lbs and a 25lb Blackfin Tuna. Colton Clinedinst of Stuarts Draft, VA 51lbs. Kayla Catalev of Charlottesville, VA 46lbs. Donny Clinedinst II of Crozet, VA 49lbs. Caleb Clinedinst of Stuarts Draft, VA 52lbs. Allyson Baker of Crozet, VA 74lbs.
Saturday, November 21, 2020
Another gorgeous day on and off the water! Perfect for late November fishing! Offshore charters returned with limits of King Mackerel and some citation size Blackfin Tuna. Several Billfish were found today and released. Inshore charters got on Red Drum and Trout this morning. One went through Hatteras Inlet this afternoon for good King Mackerel fishing. The weather looks promising for the next few days, don't miss out - give us a call at 800-676-4939 and book a trip before the weather turns colder.
Citations:
Doug Viney of Holly Springs, NC: 29 lb. Blackfin Tuna on Sea Creature.
William Harris of Pittsboro, NC: 32 lb. King Mackerel on Sea Creature.
Jessup Whitehurst of Raleigh, NC: 33 lb. King Mackerel on Sea Creature.
April Daniels of Baltimore, MD: 58 lb. King Mackerel on Good Times.
Jessica Blizzard of Joppa, MD: 58 lb. King Mackerel on Good Times.
Zach Blizzard of Joppa, MD: 60 lb. King Mackerel on Good Times.
Josh Horton of Nottingham, MD: 59 lb. King Mackerel on Good Times.
Kyle Mansberger of Street, MD: 58 lb. King Mackerel on Good Times.
Becky Wheeler of Baltimore, MD: 61 lb. King Mackerel on Good Times.
Joseph Bird of Eldersburg, MD: 30 lb. and 34 lb. King Mackerel on Black Pearl.
John Canning of Hatteras, NC: 50 lb. King Mackerel on Hook Up.
Maggie Easley of Buxton, NC: 50 lb. King Mackerel and 30 lb. Blackfin Tuna on Hook Up.
Hannah Williams of Buxton, NC: 33 lb. King Mackerel on Hook Up.
Katie Williams of Hatteras, NC: 47 lb. King Mackerel on Hook Up.
Meron Marcum of Virginia Beach, VA: 55 lb. King Mackerel on Predator.
Jason Willner of Glen Burnie, MD: 38 lb. King Mackerel and White Marlin release on Release.
Kyle Brown of Baltimore, MD: 51 lb. King Mackerel on Release.
Jorge Barrios of Halthorpe, MD: 40 lb. King Mackerel on Release.
John Yostrzemskyt of Pasadena, MD: 41 lb. King Mackerel on Release.
Harold Smith of Gloucester, VA: 49 lb. King Mackerel on Tuna Duck.
Daniel Knott of Gloucester, VA: 59 lb. King Mackerel on Tuna Duck.
John Edwards of Gloucester, VA: 32 lb. King Mackerel on Tuna Duck.
Friday, November 20, 2020
The weather made a switch overnight bringing much warmer temperatures. Little to no wind brought about good fishing conditions. Inshore boats spent the day fishing for King Mackerel and returned with some nice catches from the ocean side of Hatteras Inlet. Offshore boats went out live baiting for Kings as well, They also got on a few Blackfin Tuna. Bottom fishing was good with Triggerfish being thrown in the box. All reported a beautiful day on the water! Get your trip in before winter weather settles in and stock your freezer for the holidays!
Citations:
Gary Steele of Camden Whyoming, DE: 40 lb. King Mackerel on Black Pearl.
Raymond Barnett of Creswell, NC: 33 lb. Blackfin Tuna and 49 lb. King Mackerel on Predator.
James Davidson of Denton, NC: 54 lb. Amberjack on Predator.
Riley Davidson of Denton, NC: 32 lb. Blackfin Tuna on Predator.
James Davidson of Denton, NC: 29 lb. Blackfin Tuna on Predator.
Thomas Williams of Reedville, VA: 5 lb. Triggerfish on Release.
James Lockwood of Gloucester, VA: 5 lb. Triggerfish on Release.
Ronald Beck of Mechanicsville, VA: 6 lb. Triggerfish on Release.
Jeff Wehrung of Hayes, VA: 6 lb. Triggerfish on Release.
Stan Simmerman of Hampton, VA: 6 lb. Triggerfish on Release.
Charlie Reed of Gloucester, VA: 5 lb. Triggerfish on Release.
Gary Fitch of Parkville, MD: 28 lb. Blackfin Tuna on Sundown.
Denise Fitch of Parkville, MD: 33 lb. King Mackerel on Sundown.
James Rowan of Chickamauga, GA: 29 lb. Blackfin Tuna on Hatteras Blue.
Thursday, November 19, 2020
One charter fished today and one boat commercial fished. They had catches of King Mackerel. Inshore boats had catches of Red Drum.
Citations
Benjamin Tillotson of West Valley, VT caught a 34lb King Mackerel on Good Times
Timothy Tillotson of Cary, NC caught a 34lb King Mackerel on Good Times
Wednesday, November 18, 2020
Weather kept boats at the dock today.