Cape Hatteras Fishing
Cape Hatteras is known for fishing around the world. One of the top fishing locations on the east coast, you will need a 4 wheel drive vehicle and some grit to fish here. The golden beaches are unforgiving but the rewards are tremendous.
Download the file below for the beach access maps with routes and ramp hours
| Beach Access Map |
The Larador and Gulf currents collide at the point making it one of the best fishing locations nation wide. The types of fish varies greatly depending on which current you fish. The most reknown fish here is the Reddrum. The world record and just about every other red drum record was caught here. If you want to try your luck for a large reddrum then look no farther.
Fish Types:
Fish Types:
Red Drum
Best Bait: cut bait near the bottom
NC size: 18-27 inches
NC Limits: 1 a day
Best Bait: cut bait near the bottom
NC size: 18-27 inches
NC Limits: 1 a day
Striper
Best Bait: Bunker and Crab
NC Size: 18” minimum AND no striped bass between 22 inches and 27 inches in length.
NC Limits: 1 a day
Best Bait: Bunker and Crab
NC Size: 18” minimum AND no striped bass between 22 inches and 27 inches in length.
NC Limits: 1 a day
Blue Fish
Best Bait: Bunker and Mullet
NC size: None
NC limits: 15/Day Only 5 greater than 24" TL
Best Bait: Bunker and Mullet
NC size: None
NC limits: 15/Day Only 5 greater than 24" TL
Spanish Macrel
Best Bait: Lures and Mullet Rigs
NC size: 12 inches
NC Limits: 15 a day
Best Bait: Lures and Mullet Rigs
NC size: 12 inches
NC Limits: 15 a day
Speckled Trout
Best Bait: Shrimp and Lures
NC Size: Catch and release ONLY
NC Limits: Catch and release ONLY
Best Bait: Shrimp and Lures
NC Size: Catch and release ONLY
NC Limits: Catch and release ONLY
