Fresh Cape Hatteras Fishing Reports

Be open and flexible if things don't go as planned. And don't get discouraged if the bite isn't as good as was hoped for. Being on the water on a beautiful day is the cake and catching fish is the icing.

I would recommend you try a little of every thing. Inshore fishing was great and offshore was great!

Stay in the Hatteras Island inn. It’s real close to most of the marinas and is a quality hotel that was all enjoyed.

The 2 hours was perfect as we're not fishermen. Bring a beverage, a hat and sunglasses. Prepare to have fun and great conversation!

Be prepared for a good or bad day. Don't give up and enjoy the experience.

You can’t predict the weather (try). It was super easy to book a day in advance. It’s hot though a 630am 4hr charter was perfect weather even on a steamy day.

The weather dictates alot of fishing here ,but the captains here go above and beyond to find the fish for you.

Bring snacks and be patient. Once the lines start biting it’s an amazing time!

Bring lots of water and sunscreen or a full sleeve lightweight shirt with a hood. Wet down that shirt with fresh water when it gets hot out. Drink more water, like a gallon per person..

Only thing that I found different from charters elsewhere, cleaning of the fish wasn't included

Bring cash for getting fish cleaned at the dock. Guy's a magician with a filet knife.

Try to get you fishing trip earlier in the season, May or June would be best I think, the offshore fish are more active at that time.

Gear up properly and if you have a four wheel drive vehicle get an ORV permit.

Will get very hot on the boat during summer. Bring plenty of cold water/drinks.

Be ready to reel in from deep water bottoms or long distance. Wear a hat, bring a washcloth or neck cloth to wet in cooler and wipe sweaty face and cool your neck.

Reach out to the captain early when planning what time of year to book, to see what fish to honestly expect during that season.

Fish from the beach or if going out do the inshore/nearshore if first time great experience.

Make sure you bring plenty of drinks and snacks as it is hot and you are in the sun. Sunglasses and sunscreen is also a must. Check out Finn Charters!

Search the Internet for the best times to catch the fish you're targeting in the area you're in. I would recommend offshore vice near shore and ocean side versus sound side.

If you’re looking for mahi, wahoo, blue Marlin and any bottom fish June is a great time