Cape Hatteras
Cape Hatteras is a coastal fishing spot in North Carolina. The fishing here is from the shore. The main target species are Red Drum, Striped Bass and Spotted Seatrout.
Best day to fish
The bite over the next days, scored at dusk. Based on the weather forecast, so it is guidance, not guarantees.
Conditions right now
Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.
Best times today
Local time at the spot, from the most likely species' daily rhythm.
Feeding times today
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
Likely catch now (5 species)
About the fishing here
Anglers here regularly land Red Drum, Striped Bass, Spotted Seatrout, Brown Trout and Summer Flounder.
Red Drum is generally most active around Sep-Nov. The best windows are usually dawn 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
Fishing permit
A state fishing license is required to fish here. Licenses are issued by each state:
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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Common questions
What fish can you catch at Cape Hatteras?
Popular catches here include Red Drum, Striped Bass, Spotted Seatrout, Brown Trout and Summer Flounder.
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 Red Drum, the fishing tends to peak around Sep-Nov. The best windows are usually dawn and dusk.
What is biting at Cape Hatteras right now?
Right now Red Drum is the most likely catch, at about 34%.