About Us
Client-Focused Approach
As the founder and captain of Fish Hatteras, Captain Wes places a strong emphasis on client satisfaction and personalized service. His top priority is ensuring that each customer has a fantastic time on the water, whether they're seasoned anglers or beginners eager to learn. From providing expert guidance on fishing techniques to sharing local insights and stories about the area, Captain Wes goes above and beyond to create memorable moments and unforgettable catches for his clients.
Why we FISH HATTERAS
Hatteras Island is one of the most productive fishing areas on the Outer Banks of North Carolina. Located between the Atlantic Ocean and Pamlico Sound, the waters around Hatteras provide excellent opportunities for inshore and nearshore fishing throughout the year. Anglers visiting Hatteras can target species such as red drum, bluefish, Spanish mackerel, cobia, speckled trout, and other seasonal fish depending on the time of year.
Many anglers visit the Outer Banks specifically for the variety of fishing opportunities available around Hatteras Inlet and the surrounding waters. From sight casting on shallow flats to fishing along the beaches or nearshore structure, the Hatteras area offers a unique combination of habitats that hold fish year-round.
Popular Fish Species in Hatteras
Red Drum
Red drum are one of the most sought-after species around Hatteras Island. These fish are often targeted in the shallow grass flats of Pamlico Sound as well as along the beaches and shoals near Hatteras Inlet.
Bluefish
Bluefish are common throughout the Hatteras area and are known for aggressive strikes and fast-paced action. They are Captain Wes' favorite fish to catch and contrary to popular belief they are also great table fare!
Sheepshead
Sheepshead are a popular inshore species around Hatteras Island and are known for their distinctive black stripes and strong fighting ability on light tackle. These fish are commonly found around docks, pilings, bridges, and structure throughout the waters of Pamlico Sound and the Hatteras area.
Speckled Trout
Speckled trout, also known as spotted seatrout, are a popular inshore species found throughout the waters surrounding Hatteras Island and Pamlico Sound. These fish are known for their aggressive strikes and are often targeted using light tackle while fishing shallow flats, grass edges, and deeper channels around Hatteras.
Black Drum
Black drum are another common species found in the inshore waters around Hatteras Island and Pamlico Sound. These hard-fighting fish are often found around deeper channels, structure, and sandy bottoms where they feed on crabs, shrimp, and other crustaceans.
Cobia
Cobia migrate along the Outer Banks during the warmer months and provide exciting opportunities for sight casting and nearshore fishing around Hatteras. They provide exciting fishing, a great fight and are delicious.
Sharks
Sharks are commonly encountered in the waters around Hatteras Island and the Outer Banks, especially during the warmer months. While fishing inshore or nearshore around Hatteras Inlet and the beaches of Hatteras. These powerful fish provide an exciting fight and are often caught while targeting other species such as bluefish or Spanish mackerel. Catching a shark can be an unforgettable part of a Hatteras fishing charter, especially for anglers looking to experience the strength and excitement of these impressive predators.
Spanish Mackerel
Spanish mackerel are often found along the beaches and nearshore waters of Hatteras Island. These are typically most effectively caught trolling but also provide exciting light-tackle fishing.
Other Species you may Encounter...
The waters around Hatteras Island and Pamlico Sound are home to a wide variety of fish, and depending on the season, weather, and fishing conditions, anglers may encounter several other species during a trip. One of the exciting parts of fishing around Hatteras is that you never know exactly what might be on the other end of the line.
Flounder
Flounder are a well-known inshore species found throughout the waters around Hatteras Island and Pamlico Sound, often caught along sandy bottoms, channels, and other structure while fishing near the bottom. Anglers fishing around Hatteras Inlet and the Outer Banks frequently encounter flounder while targeting other inshore species.
Due to tight North Carolina regulations and short harvest seasons, flounder fishing is often catch-and-release outside of the limited open season.​
Where are we Located?
You can find the boat at Hatteras Harbor Marina.
58058 North Carolina Hwy 12, Hatteras NC, 27943
