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!
Monday, July 29, 2024
Lots of boats headed offhshore this morning, just in time to watch the sun come up over the ocean. They returned to the dock with some good catches of Dolphin, Blackfin Tuna, Wahoo and Sea Bass. Native Son released a Sailfish
Inshore boats had good catches of Bluefish (all you wanted) and one had a limit of Speckled Trout. There was also a limit of Clams caught
Citations
Hugues Foltz released a Sailfish on Native Son
Warren Beck caught a 8lb Sea Bass on Release
Brad Manning caught a 7lb Sea Bass on Release
Jennifer Manning caught a 7lb Sea Bass on Release
David Walker caught a 8lb Sea Bass on Release
Sunday, July 28, 2024
A few of the OffShore boats went out today despite the weather, Angler had fun catching
Dolphin,BlackFin Tuna, and Wahoo. Carolina Girl released a Sail Fish.
Inshore Fleet had a good day catching Red Drum, BlueFish, Speckled Trout.
Saturday, July 27, 2024
Off Shore Fleet went out today to catch some BlackFin Tuna, And Dolphin.
Inshore Fleet Caught limits of Red Drum, Speckled Trout and BlueFish.
Friday, July 26, 2024
It was a wet morning that turned into a wet afternoon. The big boats dodged raindrops throughout the day. They threw a few Dolphin over the gunnels along with a couple of Wahoo and and had a fair amount of Blackfin Tuna. Sea Creature released a Sailfish and Release released 2 Sailfish. The Inshore boats threw some Bluefish and Speckled Trout on their decks.
Citations:
Jerry Mallory of Richmond, VA released a Sailfish on Sea Creature
Thursday, July 25, 2024
Off Shore Fleet had a pretty good day catching Dolphins, and BlackFin Tuna.
InShore Feet had a good day catching Blue Fish, and Trout.
Wednesday, July 24, 2024
Off Shore Fleet stayed tied to the dock today.
Inshore Fleet made it out to catch some Bluefish,Red Drum, limits of Gray Trout,
and some Speckled Trout.
Tuesday, July 23, 2024
It was a little overcast today, but thats ok because the anglers still had a good time. Offshore boats had catches of Dolphin, Wahoo and Blackfin Tuna.
Inshore boats had catches of Bluefish, Red Drum and Speckled Trout while fishing in the Pamilco Sound.
Monday, July 22, 2024
The Offshore fleet left the docks under cloudy skies threatening rain. They returned to sun and partly cloudy. It was a beautiful day on the blue water. Some of the boats had a good day slinging Dolphin and Blackfin Tuna over the gunnels along with some Wahoo. Native Son and Release each released a Sailfish and Predator and Bite Me each released 2 Sailfish. The Inshore boats had Speckled Trout in the morning and Trout and Bluefish in the afternoon.
Citations:
10 year old Jaxon Childress of Louisa, VA released a Sailfish on Native Son-
Congratulations Jaxon! Good job!
Thomas Rampula of Round Hill, VA released a Sailfish on Bite Me
Josiah Harper of Philipsburg, PA released a Sailfish on Bite Me
Robert Hayes of Huddleston, VA released a Sailfish on Predator
Katherine Hayes of Arlington, VA released a Sailfish on Predator
Sunday, July 21, 2024
The morning started out with a choppy sea under scattered rain showers. It made for a very hot and humid day. The choppy seas calmed down some throughout the day. A few of the Offshore boats ventured out and were able to get onto a few Wahoo and some Blackfin Tuna. They also had good Dolphin fishing. Hatteras Fever II released a Sailfish.
Saturday, July 20, 2024
Another pretty summer day in the books and the fishing was hot for some. The Offshore boats had some bailer and a gaffer Dolphin and Blackfin Tuna. Release boated a Blue Marlin. Chaser released a White Marlin and a Sailfish. The Inshore boats had good fishing with Speckled Trout and Bluefish.
Congratulations to our own Capt. Rom Whitaker of Release on winning another one in the Bermuda Big Game Classic!
Citations:
Robert Weber of Roanoke Rapids, NC caught a 35lb. Dolphin on Carolina Girl
Joel Forehand of Edenton, NC released a 60" Sailfish on Chaser
Kolby Jones of Edenton, NC released a 62" White Marlin on Chaser
Friday, July 19, 2024
It was a pretty day on the blue water today. The Offshore boats were finally able to untie from the docks. They had a good day of throwing some Dolphin and a good amount of Blackfin Tuna on deck. Predator released a Blue Marlin. Release released a Sailfish. The Inshore boats had a good day of catching limits of Bluefish, Speckled Trout and Gray Trout.
Citations:
Nancy Bender of Bloomery, WV released a Blue Marlin on Predator
Medina Manny of Alta Vista, KS released a Blue Marlin on Bite Me
Thursday, July 18, 2024
Another windy day only a few Inshore boats made it out today.
Making anglers happy catching Speckled Trout, and Blue Fish.
Citations:
Rebecca Nash of NC Caught a 6.12lb Speckled Trout on the Hook-up.
Wednesday, July 17, 2024
Tuesday, July 16, 2024
The Offshore fleet had good catches of Blackfin tuna, a few Dolphins, and Wahoo. Everyone had a fabulous time fishing as it was a beautiful day. Even though it was a little choppy.
Inshore fleet had catches of Speckled trout, Bluefish and Keeper Red Drum.
Monday, July 15, 2024
The morning started out hot and humid with a little breeze. By the time the Offshore boats hit the docks the wind had picked up. They had a day of slinging Blackfin Tuna. They also had a few Wahoo and some King Mackerel. Hatteras Fever and Calypso each released a Sailfish. The Nearshore boat Chaser had a good moring of catching Spanish Mackerel. The Inshore boats had good catches of Bluefish, Sheepshead and Speckled Trout.
Citations:
Tucker Horning of Bristow, VA released a Sailfish on Calypso
Sunday, July 14, 2024
It was a beautiful day on the blue water this morning as a few of the Offshore boats that ventured out were pleasantly surprised. They were able to get on the Blackfin Tuna and also had some Dolphin. The Nearshore boat Chaser had good Spanish Mackerel fishing. The Inshore boats had good catching of Speckled Trout and Bluefish.
Saturday, July 13, 2024
The wind and rain caused the Offshore Fleet to stay at the docks today but it didn't keep the Inshore boats home. The weather was just right for catching some pretty keeper sized Red Drum. The Speckled Trout were on the bite too. Someone has a very tasty dinner coming.
Citations:
John Canning III of Hatteras, NC caught a 6lb. 1oz. and an 8lb. 4oz. Speckled Trout on Hook Up
Friday, July 12, 2024
It was a blustery day today, keeping the big boats tied to the docks. Inshore boat Hook Up had an excellent day catching limits of Gray Trout, Bluefish and Red Drum.
Thursday, July 11, 2024
Inshore Fleet went out this morning catching Drum, Bluefish, Spanish Mackerel, and
Speckled Trout.
Wednesday, July 10, 2024
It was another HOT day here on land but there was a nice West/Southwest breeze out in the Gulf Stream. The offshore fleet had catches of Dolphin, Blackfin Tuna and some Wahoo. There were also some bottom fish caught. Predator released a Sailfish.
Inshore anglers enjoyed a day out on the Pamilco Sound catching near limits of Speckled Trout, Bluefish, Red Drum and Clams
Citations:
Gregory Derk of PA released a Sailfish on the Predator