Hatteras Island Fishing Reports

Some of the largest mahi of the year are caught in May here at Hatteras.

Capt. Ernie wanted me to remind everyone that with the weather finally breaking to the better he has a couple days open next week and is anxious to get folks out there to catch some nice Ocracoke fish offshore. He also said they are available for the Big Rock Ladies Tournament on June 6th and the Big Rock Blue Marlin Tournament June 8th thru the 13th. Give Capt. Ernie a call 252-921-0095 for the charter fishing experience you'll never forget.

Capt. Rick reported it was a windy afternoon trip with Chris Ford and his friends, Ron and Ted from Ohio. They really spent a lot of time trying to find the red drum, but ran all over the area and was always in the wrong places at the wrong times. However the guys did catch some nice bluefish on light tackle.

Another very windy day, however, Tripp, Doug and Mitch from South Carolina brought home a limit of 3 to 5 pound bluefish. Last year, Mitch landed a 58 pound cobia on a 15 pound test puppy drum rod, while we were site fishing on very shallow water in the sound. Capt Rick Scarborough

This is what you are missing by not making a trip to Ocracoke and getting in on the incredible fishing for massive schools of red drum. Contact Capt. Ernie and enjoy fishing for these brutes. Gecko Sportfishing, Ocracoke Island

Finally back at it down here in Hatteras. We had a group of lifelong friends aboard today for a four hour trip. They wanted to do some bottom fishing, so we spent quite a while at that and caught plenty of bass but not many keepers. Fortunately there were some nice eating size king mackerel right there too. Back inside the bar, it was all the bluefish you wanted, and we stopped when they said they had enough fish.

Meanwhile just south of Hatteras Inlet on Ocracoke Island there are massive schools of huge red drum collecting around the inlet. Capt. Ernie has been catching these fish for several years right around this time of year (April). What a great way this father has just introduced his young son to the awesome sport of red drum fishing! Gecko Sportfishing, Ocracoke Island

Thanks to all who helped us have such a great bluefin season. They’ve moved on, but the blackfins have made a good showing, and the mahi are right behind them. We have a full bait freezer with new baits and some days are still open for prime time April, May, and June fishing. Tuna, mahi, and billfish make for great spring fishing. Give us a call, text, or Facebook message to get a date booked! Sea Dream Sportfishing Charters.

Cap. Rick says he hopes to be back in the water and running charters at the beginning of April. Early speculation taking into consideration of past season he expects to see sheepshead, red drum and a big group of bluefish in April and then once May rolls around they will be targeting those awesome cobia. For best dates give Capt. Rick call now and get scheduled Speck-Tackler Light Tackle Charters. said they still have open days for anyone that wants to get in on this amazing fishing.

For those that haven't heard yet, because of a cold water fish stun this winter the NC speckled trout season is currently closed and won't be opening until July 1.

Changing weather for the better and the bluefins are still active off Hatteras. Check out our new scheduling calendar. It makes it easy to reserve your trip. If you can't find six anglers for a private charter then consider adding your name for a makeup charter to our makeup request calendar.

Only 2 spots left open for a make-up trip on Sunday, March 22nd. In previous years the Bluefin have stayed around through the end of March and it is also prime season for Blackfin and possibly Yellowfin Tuna. We make the reservation solid and sail if we can get a couple more signed up $325 each. (Sign up here)

Our group had gorgeous weather today for our walk on trip. 5 for 7 on bluefin tuna, releasing several over 73 inches. We kept a 72 inch fish that put up a great fight and also kept a few king mackerels. If you want to get a shot at a giant bluefin now's the time and Cape Hatteras is the place. Sea Dream Sportfishing