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!
Tuesday, July 09, 2024
The big boats watched the sunrise over the blue water this morning. It was a beautiful summer day as the fish were swinging over the gunnels. The Dolphin fishing was good and the Blackfin Tuna bite was excellent. They also had a couple of King Mackerel and a few Wahoo. Hatteras Fever II released a Sailfish and Calypso released 2 Sailfish. The Inshore boats had their limits of Speckled Trout, Red Drum and Bluefish.
Citations:
Michael Gillespie of Hershey, PA released a 46" and a 47" Red Drum on Last Cast
Tighe Watson of Hockersin, DE caught a 56lb. Wahoo on Carolina Girl
Alison Vendely of Lebanon, OH released a Sailfish on Hatteras Fever II
William Mitchell of Athens, OH released a Sailfish on Calypso
Nicholas Guisto of Pittsburgh, PA released a Sailfish on Calypso
Monday, July 08, 2024
It was a pretty afternoon on the blue water today. The Offshore boats finally had a calm day. They had a good day catching Dolphin with both gaffers and bailers. They also had some Wahoo and Blackfin Tuna. Sea Creature released a Sailfish. The Inshore boats had good luck with Speckled Trout and Bluefish.
Citations:
Benjamin Cieply of Perkasie, PA caught a 6lb. 8oz. Speckled Trout on Adventure
Sunday, July 07, 2024
It was a pretty nice day on the fishing grounds today. The Offshore boats did some slinging on deck. They slung a few Dolphin on board along with a few Wahoo and some Blackfin Tuna. Release released a Blue Marlin.
Saturday, July 06, 2024
It was a little choppy on the blue water today but the big boats managed to have good Blackfin Tuna fishing. They also had a few Dolphin. Bite Me released a Sailfish. The Inshore boats had a morning of some Red Drum and Speckled Trout. The afternoon saw Bluefish and Speckled Trout with an occasional Shark.
Citations:
James Shroyer of Chesterfield, VA released a Sailfish on Bite Me
Friday, July 05, 2024
It was a hot one today and the fishing wasn't bad either. The big boats had good Dolphin fishing along with good Blackfin Tuna. Native Son and Sea Creature each released a Sailfish. The Inshore boats also had good fishing with Gray Trout, Bluefish, Speckled Trout and Red Drum.
Citations:
Ryan Atkins of Danville, VA released a Sailfish on Native Son
Thursday, July 04, 2024
Happy 4th of July!!!!!
Off Shore Fleet had a nice day catching Dolphin,and BlackFin Tuna.
Calypso, Gamber,and Predator Released Sailfish.
Inshore had a good day catching Blue Fish, Gray Trout.
Citations:
Norman Zook of PA released a SailFish on the Predator.
Zachary Zook of PA released a SailFish on the Predator.
John Eversole of OH released a SailFish on the Calypso.
Wednesday, July 03, 2024
Offshore Fleet went out today to Blue Skys and Blue Waters. Catching Dolphin, BlackFin Tuna,
Whaoo, Trigger fish, and snapper.
Inshore Fleet had a great day catching limits of Bluefish, Spanish Mackerel,
Speckled Trout, Gray Trout and Red Drum
Citations:
Victoria Cassidy of NC released a Sailfish on the Chaser.
Kal Boye of LA released a Sailfish on the Native Son.
Kaden Boye of LA released a Sailfish on the Native Son.
Carter Hatley of NC caught a 40lb Wahoo on the Hatteras Blue.
Abigail Worth released a Sailfish on Hatteras Blue.
Joesy Fortuna of Pa released a Blue Marlin on the Sea Creature.
Jim Nobel of PA released a Blue Marlin on the Sea Creature.
Tuesday, July 02, 2024
One Offshore boat ventured out to the blue water this morning. Carolina Girl got onto the Blackfin Tuna bite and had a good day slinging Tuna. The Inshore boats got onto Bluefish, Spanish Mackerel, Speckled Trout and Red Drum to make for happy anglers.
Sunday, June 30, 2024
A few of the Offshore boats headed out this morning under a mostly cloudy sky. The sun rose and chased the clouds away. They scrapped out a day of fishing with a few Dolphin and a couple of Blackfin Tuna. Chaser released a Sailfish and Sea Creature released 2 Sailfish. The Inshore boats had catches of Speckled Trout and Gray Trout.
Saturday, June 29, 2024
The big boats watched the sun rise over the blue water this morning. As the temperatures rose so did the fishing. Several billfish were released. There were good catches of Dolphin with a few gaffers and bailers. They also had some Blackfin Tuna. Tuna Duck released 2 Blue Marlin and a Sailfish. Bite Me released a Blue Marlin and 2 Sailfish. Release released 3 Sailfish. The Inshore boats made many anglers happy with their catches of Speckled Trout, Amberjack, Bluefish, Spanish Mackerel and a Lemon Shark. The Nearshore boat Chaser had Spanish Mackerel on the bite.
Citations:
Shawn Gordon of White Post, VA released a Blue Marlin on Tuna Duck
Michael Baker of Boyce, VA released a Blue Marlin on Tuna Duck
Joshua Baggarly of Middletown, VA released a Sailfish on Tuna Duck
Jack Revere of Frisco, NC released a Sailfish on Bite Me
Harrison Bresee of Williamsburg, VA released a Blue Marlin on Bite Me
John Cwynn of Henderson, NC released a Sailfish on Bite Me
Friday, June 28, 2024
It was a good day of fishing for the big boats today. They decked a good amount of Dolphin and some Blackfin Tuna. They also had a couple of Wahoo and some bottom fish. Chaser and Hatteras Fever II each released a Sailfish. The Inshore boats had happy anglers with Cobia, Speckled Trout, Bluefish and Red Drum.
Citations:
Jason Forkins of Mahwah, NJ released a Sailfish on Chaser
Thursday, June 27, 2024
It started out to be a nice day on the water, it was windy enought to keep are
Offshore Fleet tied up today.
Inshore had a good time catching Sheephead, Speckled Trout, and Blue Fish.
Wednesday, June 26, 2024
What a great day of Fishing. OffShore Fleet had a great catch of Dolphin, Some BlackFin Tuna.
Bite Me released 2 Sailfish. Native Son released a Sailfish. Release released a Sailfish.
Inshore Fleet had a great day with catches of Speckled Trout, Gray Trout, Blue Fish and Sheephead.
Citations:
Tim Kisielnicki of CO released a Sailfish on the Native Son.
Brandon Miller of MD released a Sailfish on the Release.
Tuesday, June 25, 2024
The Offshore boats were back out on the water today. It was a hot time and the billfish releases were too. Predator released a White Marlin and Native Son released 2 White Marlin and a Sailfish. Calypso released a Blue Marlin and 2 Sailfish. They also had Dolphin and a few Blackfin Tuna. The Inshore boats had a hot day of Red Drum, Bluefish, Speckled Trout and coolers full of Clams.
Citations:
Patrick Cashman of Poquoson, VA released a Sailfish and a White Marlin on Native Son
Daniel Cashman of Haymarket, VA released a White Marlin on Native Son
Kenny Ryan of Lake Lure, NC released a White Marlin on Predator
Michael Krushinski of Fredericksburg, VA released a Sailfish on Calypso
Shawn Miller of Fredericksburg, VA released a Sailfish on Calypso
Scott Krushinski of Fredericksburg, VA released a Blue Marlin on Calypso
Monday, June 24, 2024
A gusty SW wind kept the Offshore fleet home today but the Inshore boats were able to make a day of catching Red Drum and Bluefish. They are both good fish to eat and Red Drum makes a fine fish taco.
The wind is forecast to come around to the North by tonight or early tomorrow only to pick up again from the SW on Wednesday (hopefully in the late afternoon) and Thursday.
Sunday, June 23, 2024
It was a choppy, windy day on the blue water. A few of the Offshore boats ventured out and were successful on catching Dolphin with both gaffers and bailers hitting the docks. They also had some Blackfin Tuna and a couple of Wahoo. The Inshore boats had big Bluefish and keeper Red Drum.
The wind has been consistent today and may pick up more tomorrow, so the boats may stay tied up.
Citations:
Raven Jolly of Moyock, NC caught a 45lb. 3oz. Wahoo on Hatteras Fever II
Saturday, June 22, 2024
It was a hot day today and so was the Dolphin fishing. The big boats had both gaffers and bailers on deck. They also had some Blackfin Tuna along with some bottom fish. Calypso and Chaser each released 2 Sailfish. The Inshore boat Hook Up went offshore today and got on the Dolphin bite. The other Inshore boats had catches of Spanish Mackerel and Bluefish.
Citations:
Raymond Thompson III of Castle Hayne, NC released a Sailfish on Calypso
John Hamlett of Roxboro, NC released a Sailfish on Calypso
Jonathan Pollard of Norfolk, VA released a Sailfish on Chaser
Christopher Pollard of Hampton, VA released a Sailfish on Chaser
Friday, June 21, 2024
It was a pretty summer morning that was on the warm side. By the time the big boats hit the docks, it was under a blazing, hot sun. They had good fishing with Dolphin and they had a scattered Blackfin Tuna. They also had a few Yellowfin Tuna along with some bottom fish like Grouper and Tile fish. Brother's Pride released a Blue Marlin. The Inshore boats had some pretty Speckled Trout this morning along with some Spanish Mackerel and excellent Bluefish.
Citations:
John Canning III of Hatteras, NC caught a 5lb. 13oz. Speckled Trout on Hook Up
Thursday, June 20, 2024
Offshore Fleet had a great day catching Dolphins, BlackFin Tuna, and some Wahoo.
Inshore Fleet had fun catching Blue Fish, Speckled Trout,Red Drum.
Roger David released a Spear Fish on the Sea Creature.