Fishing Reports
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Tuesday, August 30, 2022
It was a nice day on the water while the Offshore boats scrapped out a day. They managed to throw some Wahoo on deck along with a few Blackfin Tuna. The Nearshore boat was throwing Spanish Mackerel on deck. The Inshore boats threw a few King Mackerel on deck as well, along with Bluefish, and a limit of clams. They also had limits of Speckled Trout, Spanish Mackerel and Red Drum. The Wreck fishing boat had catches of Amberjack and Seabass.
Citations:
Henry Jacobson of New York, NY released a Sailfish on Chaser
Monday, August 29, 2022
It was a pretty summer day today and the fishing was good. Several boats released billfish. Carolina Girl released a Blue Marlin while Predator and Chaser released Sailfish. They had really good catches of Wahoo along with good catches of Blackfin Tuna. The Nearshore boat had limits of Spanish Mackerel. The Inshore boats had their limits of Spanish Mackerel and some pretty excellent Speckled Trout. They also had limits of Gray Trout and Red Drum in the afternoon.
Citations:
Zelik Bocknek of Toronto, ON released a Sailfish on Predator
Jory Bocknek of Newmarket, ON caught a 31lb. Grouper on Predator
Amber Bocknek of Newmarket, ON caught a 46lb. Wahoo on Predator
Tracy Davenport of Lebanon, PA released a Blue Marlin on Carolina Girl
Sunday, August 28, 2022
Sunny skies this morning turned into tropical-type downpours during the day. A few of the big boats slipped through the inlet in pursuit of the big fish. They were successful in having good catches of Wahoo along with some bailer Dolphin and a few Blackfin Tuna. They also had some bottom fish like Triggerfish. Carolina Girl released a Sailfish. One of the Inshore boats ventured out through the inlet and had Good catches of Spanish Mackerel. In the sound, they found a couple of Cobia and slot-size Red Drum.
Citations:
Erik Fechter of Manteo, NC released a Sailfish on Carolina Girl
Karen Fechter of Hatteras, NC caught a 25lb. Blackfin Tuna on Carolina Girl
Saturday, August 27, 2022
The big boats watched the sunrise over the blue water on a pretty morning and the day just got better. It was hot and so were the bites. They had excellent fishing today with most boats catching their limits of Dolphin and Wahoo along with quite a few Blackfin Tuna. Carolina Girl released a Blue Marlin. Inshore boats had an excellent day also, making anglers happy with limits of Spanish Mackerel, Bluefish and Red Drum this afternoon.
Citations:
Christopher Manuli of Hertford, NC released a Blue Marlin and caught a 42lb. Wahoo on Carolina Girl
Jerry Bateman of Elizabeth City, NC caught a 44lb. Wahoo on Carolina Girl
Steven Manuli of Hertford, NC caught a 50lb. Wahoo on Carolina Girl
Patrick Hughes of Richmond, VA caught a 40lb. Wahoo on Tuna Duck
Friday, August 26, 2022
The big boats left the dock this morning under thunderstorms and returned to the dock under mostly cloudy skies with sweltering humidity. They managed to sling some bailer Dolphin on deck along with some Wahoo and a few Blackfin Tuna. Inshore boats were able to slip past the inlet and do some fishing in the ocean where they caught their limits of Spanish Mackerel and a Cobia along the way. The afternoon brought Spanish Mackerel, Bluefish, and Speckled Trout.
CITATIONS:
Landen Toder of Nanjemoy, MD caught a 47lb. Wahoo on Calypso
Brandon Bowie of Port Tobacco, MD caught a 42lb. Wahoo on Bite Me
Thursday, August 25, 2022
What a great day of sunshine and fishing. Charter Boats had a great day of catching
Dolphin, Wahoo, Blackfin Tuna, and some bottom fish.
Inshore Boats had a great day catching Bluefish, Spanish Mackerel, and Speckled Trout.
Citations
Dominic Webb Caught a 24lb Blackfin Tuna and released a 48 inc. Barracuda off the Release.
Meredith Webb Released a Sailfish off the Bite Me.
Noah Belfiglio Caught a 38lb dolphin off the Carolina Girl.
Nellie Belfiglio Caught a 36lb Grouper off the Carolina Girl.
Wednesday, August 24, 2022
The Chater Boats headed out this morning to see the sunrise on the blue water and to
bring home dinner, and they brought back great catches of Wahoo, Blackfin Tuna, and Dolphin.
Inshore boats had a great day catching BlueFish, Speckled Trout, and Spanish Mackerel.
What a great day for Visitors and Families to see all the fish Thrown on the dock. If you are looking for something to do come on down to Hatteras Harbor Marina and watch the boats come in a see all the fish on the dock.
Citations
Willaim Nosal released a Sail Fish off the Sea Creature.
Tuesday, August 23, 2022
A cloudy start to an excellent fishing day today. The heat was on and so was the fishing. The Offshore boats had very good fishing with excellent Wahoo and Amberjack catches. They also had a few Dolphin and Blackfin Tuna to add to it. The Nearshore boat had good catches of Spanish Mackerel and Bluefish. Inshore boats scrapped out a few Speckled Trout and Bluefish and some slot-size Red Drum.
Citation:
Harvey Woods, Jr. of Jackson, GA caught a 45lb. Wahoo on Carolina Girl
Monday, August 22, 2022
A stormy morning turned into a windy afternoon but one boat slipped out to the blue water. The Wahoo were there to meet them. They had good catches of Wahoo all day. Some Dolphin were around but they were after the Wahoo. The Inshore boats had a good morning of catching Speckled Trout and Bluefish. The afternoon had Speckled Trout, Bluefish and Red Drum.
Sunday, August 21, 2022
Another beautiful day and the fishing was good. Big boats slung a few Wahoo, Dolphin and bottom fish like Vermilion Snapper on deck. There were also some billfish released. Inshore boats were able to make it out to the Atlantic for another day and caught their limits of Spanish Mackerel. They were also able to get on the Gray Trout and Bluefish. One had a Speckled Trout.
Citations:
Jeremy Shavers of Scottsboro, AL released a Sailfish on Release
Corey Shavers of South Pittsburgh, TN released a Sailfish on Release
James Trimble of Newport News, VA caught a 65lb. Amberjack on Carolina Girl
Saturday, August 20, 2022
A stormy morning turned into a beautiful, hot summer day as the big boats plied the blue water. The slow start did not detract from a good day of fishing. They caught their limits of Dolphin and decked a few Wahoo. They also had some Blackfin Tuna and Release released a Sailfish. Inshore boats had a beautiful day to venture out to the ocean where they caught some Spanish Mackerel. They caught some Bluefish and Speckled Trout in the green water of the Pamlico Sound.
Citations:
Sheree McDonnell of Norfolk, VA released a Sailfish on Release
Friday, August 19, 2022
The sun rose behind purple clouds over the blue water this morning with the big boats already in pursuit. They were able to get on a few Wahoo and a few bailer Dolphin. They also slung some Blackfin Tuna over the gunnels along with some Triggerfish and a variety of other bottom fish. Inshore boats made a morning of Bluefish and Speckled Trout. In the afternoon they had their limits of Gray Trout and a few Spanish Mackerel.
Citations:
Mitchell Joseph of Milton, DE caught a 42lb. Wahoo on Sundown
Tyler Mitchell of Lewes, DE caught a 40lb. Wahoo on Sundown
Thursday, August 18, 2022
Offshore boats saw the Sunrise on the Blue Water this morning.
Bringing in Dolphins, BlackFin Tuna, some Wahoo, and some Bottom fish.
Inshore boats have a great day catching Bluefish, Red Drum, Speckled trout.
Citations
Alex Madison of Va Released Red Drum 50in.
Wednesday, August 17, 2022
A few Charter Boats made it out today despite the wind. And the Anglers coming back
with a Good catch of Blackfin Tuna, a few Wahoo, few Dolph.
Inshore Boats had a great day catching Bluefish, Drum, and Speckled Trout.
Citations:
Stephen Carr released a Blue Marlin off the Release
Talley Roberts reeled in a 46lb Grouper off the Release
Tuesday, August 16, 2022
Some of the big boats watched the sunrise on the blue water this morning. The Blackfin Tuna fishing was really good today. They also had a few Wahoo and various bottom fish. Chaser released a Sailfish. The Inshore boats had another good day of Gray Trout, Speckled Trout and Bluefish.
Citations:
Tammy Cella of Loganton, PA caught a 40lb. Wahoo on Sea Creature
Francis Titano of Elkns, PA caught a 20lb. Blackfin Tuna on Carolina Girl
Bill Castelloe of Windsor, NC released a Sailfish on Chaser
Monday, August 15, 2022
In the words of the captains, "It was a great day fishing." The weather was good and the fish were biting. Blackfin Tuna fishing was really good and they also had a few Dolphin along with a couple of Wahoo and some Yellowfin Tuna to boot. Release released a Blue Marlin and Hatteras Blue had a couple of Swordfish. Inshore boats made a day of Gray Trout, Speckled Trout and Bluefish.
The weather is looking good for a few days so they'll be back out again tomorrow.
Sunday, August 14, 2022
It was a beautiful sunrise this morning as the big boats made their way to the fishing grounds. The water was crystal clear as they hauled limits of bailer Dolphin on deck along with some Wahoo. Carolina Girl released a Sailfish. Inshore boats made anglers happy filling coolers with Gray Trout and Bluefish. They also had slot-size Red Drum.
Citations:
It's junior angler day on the citations.
9-year-old Yvannia Medico of Emerald Isle, NC showed up the senior anglers by releasing a Sailfish on Carolina Girl. Congratulations Yvannia!
Gunner Johnson of Hatteras, NC caught a 26 lb. 8 oz. Grouper on Chaser on his 11th birthday. Happy Birthday, Gunner!
13-year-old Landon Curcio of Hatteras, NC caught a 40 lb. Wahoo on Chaser. Congratulations Landon!
Saturday, August 13, 2022
Another day, another Dolphin, and plenty of them. Most boats caught their limits of bailer Dolphin and the Wahoo was good too. The Nearshore boat had a good number of Spanish Mackerel along with Albacore, King Mackerel and Amberjacks. Inshore boats had Bluefish, Lizardfish, keeper Red Drum and a Cobia.
Friday, August 12, 2022
The big boats parted the water this morning under cloudy skies and the fish hit the dock under rainy skies. With little to no wind, it made for an easy day of fishing. They had a good day of slinging Wahoo and Dolphin. They also had some Blackfin Tuna make an appearance and a King Mackerel along with a Barracuda. Release released a Blue Marlin. Our Inshore boat had their limits of Gray Trout and a couple of Bluefish.
Citation:
Anthony Himan of Fuquay Varina, NC released a Blue Marlin on Release
Joshua Garrett of Louisville, KY caught a 40 lb. Wahoo on Carolina Girl
Enjoy a few pictures of Inshore fishing for Red Drum from yesterday.
Thursday, August 11, 2022
Despite ruff seas a couple of the Offshore boats made it out, to catch some
Wahoo, Dolphin, Blackfin tuna.
Inshore Boats was able to bring in some Speckled trout, Bluefish, and Red drum.
Citations:
Tom Lehman released 44inch Red Drum and a 50 Black Drum off the Black Pearl.
Jill Hamilton released 2 Red Drum one 48inches and 49 inches
William Scott Brought in a 51.lb Swordfish.