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Cape Hatteras

Sea, from shore  North Carolina · 06:45 - 19:09

Cape Hatteras is a coastal fishing spot in North Carolina. The fishing here is from the shore. The main target species are Summer Flounder, Red Drum and Striped Bass.

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Good 61% The bite right now
Top bet: Summer Flounder Active through the day, water near its preferred 24 degrees.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
81%
78°
Best day
Thu
80%
79°
Fri
78%
80°
Sat
81%
79°
Sun
74%
79°
Mon
79%
81°

The bite over the next days, scored at dusk. Based on the weather forecast, so it is guidance, not guarantees.

Conditions right now

Weather
Partly cloudy
Water temp (est.)
74°F
Air temp
77°F
Wind
24 mph
Pressure
30.24 inHg → stable
Clouds
42.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 06:00–08:00 Day 08:00–17:54 Dusk 17:54–19:54

Local time at the spot, from the most likely species' daily rhythm.

Feeding times today

Waxing crescent 14% lit
Major period 15:12–17:12 Major period 03:12–05:12 Minor period 10:27–11:57 Minor period 20:28–21:58

Solunar times are a traditional guide based on the moon's position, separate from the live ranking above. Local time at the spot.

Next hours

16:00
77°
17:00
78°
18:00
79°
19:00
79°
20:00
78°
21:00
79°
22:00
79°
23:00
78°
00:00
78°
01:00
77°
02:00
77°
03:00
77°

Likely catch now (5 species)

Summer Flounder
Paralichthys dentatus
61%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 24 degrees.
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Red Drum
Sciaenops ocellatus
55%
Water near its preferred 24 degrees, peak season.
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Striped Bass
Morone saxatilis
37%
Water near its preferred 24 degrees.
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Spotted Seatrout
Cynoscion nebulosus
34%
Water near its preferred 24 degrees.
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Brown Trout
Salmo trutta
27%
Peak season.
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About the fishing here

Anglers here regularly land Summer Flounder, Red Drum, Striped Bass, Spotted Seatrout and Brown Trout.

Summer Flounder is generally most active around Jun-Aug. The best windows are usually dawn, day and dusk.

A state fishing license is required to fish here. Napp ranks the species above from the live weather, water temperature, season and time of day, so the order changes through the day.

Guides for this water

Tips right now

Technique Start with a soft-plastic jig for summer flounder, the most likely catch right now.
Timing This is a prime window for summer flounder at the day. Fish hard now.
Lure Soft-plastic jig for summer flounder: Bucktail jig on the bottom.
Colour Clear water and good light: try white, silver and natural for summer flounder.
Depth The water temperature suits the fish. Fish actively at normal depths and edges.

Fishing permit

A state fishing license is required to fish here. Licenses are issued by each state:

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About this water

Cape Hatteras is a cape located at a pronounced bend in Hatteras Island, one of the barrier islands of North Carolina.

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More waters nearby

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Common questions

What fish can you catch at Cape Hatteras?

Popular catches here include Summer Flounder, Red Drum, Striped Bass, Spotted Seatrout and Brown Trout.

Do you need a fishing license at Cape Hatteras?

Yes. A state fishing license is required; see the link on this page for the state's rules.

When is the best time to fish Cape Hatteras?

For Summer Flounder, the fishing tends to peak around Jun-Aug. The best windows are usually dawn, day and dusk.

What is biting at Cape Hatteras right now?

Right now Summer Flounder is the most likely catch, at about 44%.