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Inshore boats had a great day of Spanish Mackerel, Speckled Trout and Bluefish. Offshore boats were certainly getting it done today with excellent catches of large Yellowfin Tuna and good gaffer and bailer Dolphin. The whole fleet was out on the Gulfstream today! Blue skies for the majority of the day with hot temps.

Citations

Bite Me: Jay Collier of Weaverville, NC caught a 51lb Dolphin.

Adventure: Jack Revere of Frisco, NC caught a 70lb Yellowfin Tuna. Michael Melillo of Alexandria, VA released a Blue Marlin.

Release: Allison Brown of Sneads Ferry, NC caught a 36lb Dolphin.

It has been a bit overcast today, however, it did not deter anglers from getting on the fish. Inshore anglers had good times fishing for Cobia, Spanish Mackerel, and Bluefish. The Marlin bite was good offshore with five releases. Boats that fished to the north got on the Tuna while boats that fished to the south got on Dolphin. There was also a lot of Shark action. Charters are filling up fast - don't miss out on the opportunity to spend quality time with family and friends - give us a call at 800-676-9353 to book a charter.

Citations:

Dustin Callis of Herndon, VA: Blue Marlin release and 150 lb. Shark on Carolina Girl.

Bryan Sablan of Fredericksburg, VA: Blue Marlin release on Carolina Girl.

Kevin Smith of Glen Allen, VA: Blue Marlin release on Native Son.

Marc Bankoski of Winterville, NC: Blue Marlin release on Hatteras Fever II.

Travis Dixon of Winterville, NC: 43 lb. Dolphin on Hatteras Fever II.

Jerry Gouveia of Hope Mills, NC: Blue Marlin release on Chaser.

Jean Hartley of Leasburg, NC: 68 lb. Wahoo on Release.

Inshore anglers stayed busy this morning and afternoon with good catches of Spanish Mackerel and Speckled Trout. There were a lot of family groups with small children who took advantage of the wonderful fishing conditions to introduce fishing to their youngsters. Lots of fun and good vacation memories made! One boat fished near shore and reported beautiful conditions just off the beach. They got on Spanish Mackerel and Bluefish. Our offshore fleet went out to the Gulf Stream and returned with real good catches of Dolphin as well as Yellowfin Tuna. A few Blackfin Tuna and Wahoo were caught. Bottom fishing was good with Triggerfish, Vermillion Snapper, Tilefish, and Grouper. Call us at 800-676-4939 and we'll hook you up with a fishing charter.

Citations:

Josh Day of Sylva, NC: Blue Marlin release on Bite Me.

Frank Pena of Phoenix, AZ: White Marlin release on Tuna Duck.

Ian King of Newburg, PA: 41 lb. Dolphin on Calypso.

Inshore anglers enjoyed a good day on the water, back in the sound area they had good catches of keeper Red Drum and Bluefish. Along the beach, anglers boated good numbers of Spanish Mackerel and a few Albacore. A little farther offshore there were some Triggerfish and Sea Bass caught. Offshore anglers didn't miss out, they returned with excellent catches of nice sized Yellowfin Tuna, some had near limits, good Dolphin catches of both gaffer and the smaller bailer sizes. There were also some Blackfin Tuna and a few Wahoo caught. Chaser released a Blue Marlin, Tuna Duck released a White Marlin, Sea Creature released a Blue Marlin, Predator released a Sailfish and Hatteras Fever II released a Blue Marlin.

Citations

Chris Strawn of Braselton, GA released a Blue Marlin on Sea Creature

Erni Eulensein of Hampton, VA released a Blue Marlin on Hatteras FeverII

Turned out to be a pretty day today with our inshore boats having catches of speckled trout and bluefish.

The offshore boats had excellent catches of yellowfin tuna. They also had good dolphin fishing with bailers and gaffers.

Citations:

Aaron Puckette of Gladys, VA released a blue marlin on Hatteras Fever

Josette Gordon of Shermansdale, PA Grouper 45' on Good Times

Andy Fuqua of Leasburg, NC Cobia 50" on Black Pearl

Heavy rain squalls and thunderstorms kept offshore charters at the dock again today. As all boats were booked this was a real bummer. Inshore charters filled up fast with no one fishing offshore. They braved the weather, returning soaked to the bone with good fish stories to tell. They got on some Citation Red Drum, Cobia, Spanish Mackerel, and Bluefish. Rainy days can be fun when you pick the right activities.

Citations:

John combs of Prospect, KY: 44" and 43" Red Drum releases on Adventure.

Tom Watters of Lex, KY: 47" and 46" Red Drum releases on Adventure.

Charles Turner of The Plains, VA: 50" Red Drum release on Black Pearl.

George Marshall of Round Hill, VA: 53" Red Drum release on Black Pearl.

First, we'd like to wish Predator a BIG CONGRATULATIONS on their win in the 62nd Big Rock Tournament. Way to go Team Predator!!!

Weather kept all the big boats at the dock today.  A few of the little boats made to out and showed their parties a good time, with limits of red drum and some speckled trout.

Weather was cool and rainy with overcast skies. Offshore boats returned with a great mix of fish. Fair Mahi, excellent Blackfin Tuna, Vermillion Snapper and Triggerfish as well as Amberjack, Wahoo, Yellowfin Tuna, Tilefish and Grouper. Inshore boats had good catches of Spanish Mackerel and Bluefish with some smaller Cobia mixed in.

Citations

Good Times: Alfred Gabel of Middleburg, PA caught a 30lb Grouper.

The one thing you can say about most anglers is that inclement weather doesn't hinder their effort to get on the fish. Inshore charters had fair catches of Speckled Trout. It was a chilly, rainy day offshore and fishing was on the slow side. They returned with fair catches of Dolphin and Blackfin Tuna. The Wahoo bite was scattered. A few King Mackerel made it to the fish box. One Blue Marlin, one White Marlin, and one Sailfish were released by our fleet. What better way to spend a day with friends and family - call us at 800-676-4939 to book a charter of your choice!

Citations:

Alexis Campos-Martince of Middlesex, NC: White Marlin release on Tuna Duck.

Jeremy Wendelken of Moyock, NC: 50lb. Grouper on Carolina Girl.

Chase VanEpps of Disputanta, VA: Sailfish release on Native Son.

Our fleet was busy today with everyone getting their parties out despite the rainy weather. Inshore charters experienced another good day with Speckled Trout. Add to that some Bluefish and Spanish Mackerel this morning and Cobia this afternoon. Captains reported choppy conditions offshore. The charters returned with gaffer Dolphin, Blackfin Tuna, Wahoo, and King Mackerel. Two Sailfish and one Blue Marlin were released. Don't miss out on the action - give us a call at 800-676-4939 to book the charter of your choice!

Citations:

Jennifer Swepston of Aylett, VA: Sailfish release on Native Son.

Cole Harrington of Suffolk, VA: Blue Marlin on Gambler.

Randi Lockard of Charleston, WV: Sailfish release on Gambler.

Jonathan Taylor of Ravenswood, WV: 7 lb. Speckled Trout on Hang On.

Once again the weather kept all the big boats at the dock. The smaller inshore boat were able to get out and show their parties a good time. There were catches of Spanish Mackerel, Bluefish and a Cobia along the beach, back in the sound there were catches of Speckled Trout. Clam hunting was also good.

Citations

Jeff Wing of Altoona, IA caught a 5.04lb Speckled Trout on Hook Up

Bob Arns of Midlothian, VA caught a 45lb Cobia on Adventure

Several boats out fishing today Offshore. They reported seas were a bit rough with scattered grass, not the best conditions for fishing but they still made a day of it. There were scattered Dolphin and fair Blackfin Tuna with a few Wahoo mixed in. Inshore boats had keeper Red Drum and good Speckled Trout. Nearshore boats were finding excellent Spanish Mackerel. 

Reliance: William Cook of Mt. Dora, FL caught a 50lb Wahoo.

Good Times: Kimberly Wilkins of Broadway, VA released a 46" Red Drum.

Tuna Duck: John Berg of Buchanan, VA released a Blue Marlin.

Charters are back in action! Another beautiful day and inshore anglers took advantage of the weather to head out into the Pamlico Sound. They returned with good catches of Spanish Mackerel and Bluefish. There was some good Cobia action this afternoon. Fishing was slower offshore than the previous days. Anglers returned with mostly bailer sized Dolphin, a few Yellowfin Tuna, and Blackfin Tuna. Two Sailfish were released. Bottom fish included Triggerfish and Vermillion Snapper. Check out the latest results for Day 2 of the Big Rock Tournament at bigrock.com.

Citations:

Devin Whitsel of Three Springs, PA: 45 lb. Cobia on Hook Up.

Lenval Isaacs of Dayton, OH: 44" Red Drum release on Calypso.

Allison Farmer of Dayton, OH: 42" Red Drum release on Calypso.

Heath Smith of Paradise, TX: 41" Red Drum release on Calypso.

John Roumillat of Bumpass, VA: Sailfish release on Chaser.

Gary McAdoles of Candler, NC caught a 35lb Dolphin on Carolina Girl

Danny Smith of Candler, NC caught a 36lb Dolphin on Carolina Girl

Inshore anglers had a great day on the water, they had good catches of Spanish Mackerel along the beach. Back in the sound, they caught Speckled Trout and Bluefish. Black Pearl released an undersized Cobia and Hook Up caught a 56lb Cobia

Offshore anglers also enjoyed a good day, they had good catches of Gaffer size Dolphin, a few Blackfin Tuna and a few King Mackerel.

Hatteras Fever II released a White Marlin, Predator boated a Blue Marlin and Release released a Blue Marlin, all of them are fishing in The Big Rock Tournament. Congratulations!!

Citations

Justin Faris of Salisbury, NC caught a 56lb Cobia on Hook Up

Lauren Evans of Whitakers, NC caught a 37lb Dolphin on Gambler

Matthew Wright of Woodstock, VA caught a 36lb Dolphin on Good Times

A great day was had Offshore of Cape Hatteras today. Boats returned with gaffer size Dolphin, Yellowfin Tuna, Blackfin Tuna and Triggerfish. Tuna Duck released 2 Sailfish and Carolina Girl released a Sailfish. Inshore boats were also doing well with Spanish Mackerel, Speckled Trout, limits of Red Drum and some Cobia.

Citations

Carolina Girl: John Hancock of Hampton, VA released a Sailfish. Billy Sinks of Hampton, VA caught a 35lb Dolphin.

Tuna Duck: James Bollinger of Hampton, VA released a Sailfish. Julian Miller of Hayes, VA released a Sailfish. 

Another good day of fishing for anglers. Inshore charters got on a good Cobia bite. Spanish Mackerel were biting today as well. A few Speckled Trout and Red Drum were caught. Offshore charters had a great day with good catches of Dolphin, Blackfin Tuna, and Yellowfin Tuna. A couple of Wahoo made it into the fish box. Fishing and Summer go hand in hand and it is a great way to spend quality time with family and friends! Give us a call at 800-676-4939 to book inshore, near shore, or offshore trips.

Citations:

John Nemeth of Coshocton, OH: 43 lb. Cobia on Fingeance.

Emma Allen of Washington, NC: Sailfish release on Release.

Shane Cole of Edgewater, MD: 73 lb. Yellowfin Tuna on Predator.

William Merritt of Huntingtown, MD: 78 lb. Yellowfin Tuna and 36 lb. Dolphin on Predator.

Brian Gribble of Lusby, MD: 71 ib. Yellowfin Tuna on Predator.

Everyone got out to fish today! Offshore anglers returned with good catches of gaffer Dolphin, Yellowfin Tuna, Blackfin Tuna, and Wahoo. A few Blue Marlin were seen and one Sailfish released. Inshore anglers got on good Spanish Mackerel and Speckled Trout bites. They caught a few Bluefish and Sea Mullet as well. Whether inshore or offshore, fishing adventures are a great way to create family and friend memories for the Summer of 2020!

Citations:

William Anderson of Richmond, VA: 5 lb. 4 oz. Speckled Trout on Hook Up.

Caleb Good of Mt. Sidney, VA: Barracuda release on Gambler.

Donna Good of Mt. Sidney, VA: Sailfish release on Gambler.

Jason Ward of Raleigh, NC: 52 lb. Dolphin on Chaser.

Again the high winds kept all the big boats at the dock. The smaller boat however were able to get their parties out. All boats reported catching more than limits of keeper Red Drum, a nice catch of Bluefish and a couple of Spanish Mackerel and Speckled Trout caught.

Winds were gusting to 37 knots today Offshore. Boats stayed safely at the docks. Sun was shining and temps were warm so still a great day to be in Hatteras. 

Our fleet, both inshore and offshore, was booked today. Anglers had beautiful weather to accompany good fishing conditions. Inshore anglers experienced great Spanish Mackerel fishing. They also got on Bluefish, Gray Trout, and Sea Mullet. Inshore boats run half-day trips or full-day trips. Check out our inshore fleet on our website hatterasharbor.com. Offshore charters experienced a great day of fishing in the Gulf Stream. They returned with Dolphin, Wahoo, Blackfin Tuna, and Yellowfin Tuna. Our offshore fleet is showcased on our website as well. If you're currently here, come down to the dock between 4-5 p.m. and watch the fish thrown on the dock.