Ocracoke Fishing

Historically, Ocracoke, North Carolina, is best known for being the home of the infamous pirate Blackbeard. Ocracoke is part of North Carolina's Outer Banks. This means that Ocracoke is located on an island, poised between the Atlantic Ocean and Pamlico Sound. The city of Ocracoke is nestled by a harbor known as Silver Lake. With so much ready access to the water, it is no wonder that Ocracoke fishing is noteworthy.

The most popular Ocracoke fishing happens off the coast in the waters of the Atlantic. Ocracoke is positioned ideally for the Gulf Stream. The Gulf Stream is a warm current that moves along the coast. Many fish are drawn to the Gulf Stream. In Ocracoke, Gulf Stream fishing can be especially bountiful. You have the chance to reel in some impressive Billfish. This includes Blue Marlin and White Marlin. You could even catch Sailfish, Mahi-mahi and Wahoo. The NC state record Wahoo was caught off Ocracoke and weighed 150 pounds. During the winter, these waters are also inhabited by species like Bluefin Tuna and King Mackerel.

The Gulf Stream is definitely popular for Ocracoke fishing, but it is not the only option. The waters near Ocracoke offer bottom fishing. You can find many popular fishing spots with local reefs and shipwrecks along the continental shelf. If you feel like trying bottom fishing, Ocracoke might yield Amberjack, Gray Triggerfish and Black Sea Bass. Other common catches include Gag, Red, and Snowy Grouper and many different species of Snapper.

Some people like to fish closer to shore. When choosing surf fishing in Ocracoke, you can enjoy the flourishing populations of Flounder, Red Drum, Speckled Trout and Bluefish. The fishing in the area is so good that many record-breaking fish have been caught in these waters. Another 2 NC state records for King Mackerel weighing 82 pounds and a Spanish Mackerel weighing 13 pounds were caught in Ocracoke waters, proving this is one of the best places to fish on the east coast.

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• Hatteras Island Fishing Report
  Today had a little more wind with some nice gusts here and there. The high was 88 while the low was 79 with light to moderate winds. Gusts up to 33mph. Currently it’s 81 feel

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• Dolphins Wahoo and a Sailfish
  The Riviea clan from Virginia on board today. Been a while since Bob has been on the boat and we were glad to have them back. A little bumpy on the ride out but it got pretty

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• Dolphins and Skip Jacks
  Boys from all over on the boat today. We found a float and caught some dolphins shoulda caught a few more but they didn’t act very hungry Caught a couple of skip jacks around

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• Hatteras Island Fishing Report
  Today was hot and humid with minimal wind. The high was 90 while the low was 7 with light to gentle winds. Gusts up to 18mph. Currently it’s 82 feels like 89 with S winds aro

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• Blue Marlin Sailfish and Dolphin
  Took our snapper crew offshore to troll today. Had some billfish action catching a blue marlin of about 150 pounds and a sailfish. Had a few other marlin encounters but did no

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• Red Snappers and Bottom Fish
  We generally don’t bottom fish on the bite me. We made special exceptions for these boys for the Red Snapper Season. We are only allowed to keep Red Snappers a couple days a y

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Top Ocracoke Bait & Tackle Stores

1. Tradewinds Bait & Tackle
   Ocracoke Island's best bait and tackle shop.
   

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2. Frisco Rod and Gun
   The Tackle Shop, The Gun Shop and The Market with fuel pumps are all centrally located at the corner of Billy Mitchell road and Highway 12 serving Buxton, Frisco and all of Hatteras Island with full service and supplies for locals and visitors alike.
   

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3. Teach's Lair Marina
   Teach's Lair is a full service Hatteras marina located at the south end of Hatteras Village, the closest point to the Gulf Stream north of Florida. Whether you're interested in offshore, inshore or sound fishing, or wreck diving or dockage fo
   

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4. The Pelican's Roost
   The Pelican's Roost is a family owned tackle shop located at the heart of Hatteras Village. Ice, Bait, Tackle, Snacks, Drinks, and Local Knowledge.
   

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Top Ocracoke Fishing Charters & Guides

1. Dream Girl Sport Fishing
   The Dream Girl is a state of the art fishing boat outfitted with the best fishing equipment and modern tech located on Ocracoke Island on the Outer Banks of North Carolina. We offer fishing charters for everyone and all ages, Come see us!
   

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2. Fish Ocracoke
   We specialize in full day offshore gulf stream fishing charters and nearshore half-day charters out of Ocracoke Inlet. All of the fishing trips that we offer are conducted aboard the beautiful 46′ Sportfisher “Laura Linn”.
   

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3. Gecko Sportfishing
   Exciting Ocracoke Island offshore and inshore fishing charters.
   

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Top Ocracoke Marinas

1. The Anchorage Inn and Marina
   Our marina offers DOCKAGE, GAS/DIESEL, 30 AMP and 50AMP POWER, and WATER. CABLE TV at the dock is available when requested in advance. Our ships store offers ICE, BAIT, TACKLE and other supplies. Boaters have swimming POOL PRIVILEGES at our harbor si
   

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2. Teach's Lair Marina
   Teach's Lair is a full service Hatteras marina located at the south end of Hatteras Village, the closest point to the Gulf Stream north of Florida. Whether you're interested in offshore, inshore or sound fishing, or wreck diving or dockage fo
   

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3. Hatteras Harbor Marina
   Either offshore or inshore, Hatteras has it all and no one takes fishing more seriously than the captains and mates of the Hatteras Harbor Marina Charter Fleet. The largest and most experienced in the area, the fleet enjoys one of the shortest runs t
   

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4. Oden's Dock
   Oden's Dock is a full service marina which includes: A charter fleet running half day inshore and nearshore charters and full day offshore fishing charters. Fishing aboard the headboats Miss Hatteras and Captain Clam. Parasailing and kayak tou
   

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5. Village Marina
   Sometimes the best things come from small places! We have a 12 room motel, 32 transient boat slips, boat ramp, and store with beer, tackle and gifts.
   

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6. Hatteras Landing Marina
   Finest Marina destination on the Outer Banks! Community of fine stores, eateries, playground and more. Live music on the deck and fishing charters!
   

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Bouy Conditions

Station 41025 - Diamond Shoals, NC
July 18, 2025 8:40 pm EDT
Location: 35.026N 75.38W
Wind Direction: WSW (240°)
Wind Speed: 19.4 knots
Wind Gust: 23.3 knots
Atmospheric Pressure: 30.09 in (1018.9 mb)
Air Temperature: 84.2°F (29.0°C)
Dew Point: 78.1°F (25.6°C)
Water Temperature: 84.2°F (29.0°C)

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