Frank & Fran's (Avon Pier), Oregon Inlet Fishing Center (Oregon Inlet), Frisco Rod & Gun (Frisco Pier), Pirate's Cove Marina, Hatteras Harbor Marina have filed the fishing reports on this page. Species named in those reports: tuna, drum, bluefish, sea mullet, marlin, king mackerel, wahoo. Diamond Shoals buoy right now: SSE wind 16 kt, water 76°F.
Shop reports
Daily reports from local OBX tackle shops and marinas, credited to each source.
What's Biting on the Outer Banks This Week Updated: November 3, 2026 Highway 12 is open again, the fall weather is absolutely beautiful and the fishing has been great! This week there have been lots of puppy drum, red drum, black drum, blowtoads and some nice size (2+ pound) sea mullet(aka whiting) being landed. Welcome Cape Hatteras Anglers Club Tournament Anglers! We are glad to have visitors back on the island for some great fall fishing. Stay tuned for the latest updates from Frank & Fran's Bait & Tackle in Avon, NC! Recommended Fishing Rigs & Bait This Week Heading out to fish Hatteras Island? Here are our recommended rigs and baits for targeting red drum, sea mullet, bluefish, and other Outer Banks favorites. Recommended Rigs Frank & Fran's Drum Slider Rig A go-to bait fishing rig for targeting red drum in the surf. Frank & Fran's Double Drop Bottom Rigs Try the Buck Naked for drum and the Sand Flea Imposter for sea mullet. Chotty's Bluefish Rig A great option when bluefish are feeding along the beach. Ninja Tackle Cannonball Drum Rig Built for targeting big red drum during the fall surf fishing season. Psycho's Surf Fishing Cherry Bomb A versatile choice for targeting drum and sea mullet. Recommended Bait Fresh Shrimp – Great for sea mullet, black drum, and puppy drum. Fresh Mullet – A favorite cut bait for red drum and bluefish. Tuna Belly – A durable cut bait option for larger predators. Bloodworms – A popular bait for sea mullet and other bottom-feeding fish. Fishbites – A convenient bait alternative or addition to natural bait for bottom fishing. Fresh Bait Arrivals — Don't Miss Out! Want to know when fresh mullet and other fresh bait arrive at Frank & Fran's in Avon, NC? Sign up for our email alerts and get notified when fresh bait is available. Sign Up for Fresh Bait Alerts → Get Rigged & Ready for Hatteras Island Fishing! Stop by Frank & Fran's Bait & Tackle in Avon, NC for fresh bait, locally trusted fishing rigs, and expert advice. Can't make it to the island? We ship fishing tackle nationwide! Shop Fishing Tackle → Proven. Not Promised.
End-of-Summer Action! OFFSHORE: The Offshore fleet is bringing the action! Blue Marlin are making a strong showing, with plenty of release flags flying at the docks....
Dare County’s latest update – N.C. Highway 12 Reopens. Read it here . The Emergency Ferries were able to come to an end last night at 8pm after Hwy 12 reopened at 4pm. Once the Hwy opened there were no more entry restrictions. The temporary one-lane detour has an automated traffic signal. The county urges drivers to slow down, be patient, and expect delays. Today was average, not hot and not cold. The high was 72 while the low was 57 with light to gentle winds. Gusts up to 10mph. Currently it’s 57, feels like 59, with N winds around 3mph. Tomorrow winds should be picking up to moderate speeds while temps stay in the 60s. Sound water temp: 65-67 Ocean water temp: ~69 Surf: Blowtoads, Bluefish, Red Drum, Sea Mullet Sound: No report. Inshore: No report. Offshore: No report. Releases: No report.
Our crews have been making the most of their time Offshore! We’ve seen King Mackerel, Yellowfin Tuna, Blackfin Tuna, Sea Bass, and Triggerfish! Come get it while it’s hot! Stop by the Ship’s Store to book in person, give us a call at (252) 473-3906, or head over to fishpiratescove.com to book online.
Release headed out this morning, ready for another day on the blue water. They had a pretty good day catching some nice Wahoo. They also had Blackfin Tuna, Barracuda and Albacore. Made for some happy anglers and some good eating in the future. We stil have a few boats fishing for both Offshore and Inshore trips. It's not too late to get another trip in before the cold weather starts. Give a captain a call and they will hook you up.
Species named in those reports: tuna, drum, bluefish, sea mullet, marlin, king mackerel, wahoo.
Which OBX tackle shops publish a fishing report?
Frank & Fran's (Avon Pier), Oregon Inlet Fishing Center (Oregon Inlet), Frisco Rod & Gun (Frisco Pier), Pirate's Cove Marina, Hatteras Harbor Marina have filed the fishing reports on this page.
