Offshore

Hatteras Gulf Stream Grounds

Offshore · North Carolina · Hatteras / Diamond Shoals Gulf Stream approach

Location Snapshot

Hatteras Gulf Stream Grounds covers the offshore bluewater beyond Hatteras Inlet and Diamond Shoals, distinct from the pass and shore-oriented drum fishery. Yellowfin tuna, mahi-mahi, and wahoo are the principal supported targets, with sailfish and blue marlin adding a billfish component to the pelagic fishery.

Information Only

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Marine Conditions

Planning context — not a fishing rating.

Regional Marine Forecast

Today

N winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt. Seas 9 to 13 ft. Wave Detail: NE 13 ft at 13 seconds and N 5 ft at 5 seconds.

Wave Height

12.1 ft

Nearby / representative

Diamond Shoals, NC (41025) · NDBC 41025

Wave Period

12 s

Nearby / representative

Diamond Shoals, NC (41025) · NDBC 41025

Wave Direction

ENE

Nearby / representative

Diamond Shoals, NC (41025) · NDBC 41025

Marine Alerts

Gale Warning · Moderate — Gale Warning issued October 20 at 12:04AM EDT until October 22 at 2:00AM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC

Nearby fishing destinations

Hatteras Inlet22.6 mi
North Carolina · Southeast Atlantic / Cape Hatteras south / inlet · Inlet
Approximately 22.6 miles away
Ocracoke Village34 mi
North Carolina · Southeast Atlantic / Ocracoke / Pamlico Sound village · Sound
Approximately 34 miles away
Oregon Inlet Gulf Stream Grounds45.1 mi
North Carolina · Oregon Inlet shelf-edge / Gulf Stream approach · Offshore
Approximately 45.1 miles away

Fishery Profile

Fishery Overview

Hatteras Gulf Stream Grounds offshore fishery

Hatteras Gulf Stream Grounds is Gulf Stream water off Diamond Shoals. Yellowfin tuna, mahi-mahi, and wahoo are the Stream fish. These grounds are not a no-take area.

Fishery type: Gulf stream grounds
Fishing modes: Offshore boat
Habitat and structure: Diamond Shoals offshore · Gulf Stream

Static seasonal guidance · Last reviewed Sep 3, 2026

Not a live bite forecast.

Fishery Targets

Yellowfin tuna, mahi-mahi, wahoo, and sailfish are part of this Gulf Stream fishery. Blue marlin also occurs here.

Species images are AI-generated illustrations for visual reference and may simplify natural variation. Fishery records are based on the cited agency and editorial sources. About fish illustrations

Yellowfin tuna
Primary
Thunnus albacares
Also called Ahi
Typical seasonal opportunity: LATE SPRING — SUMMER
Mahi-mahi
Primary
Coryphaena hippurus
Also called Dorado
Typical seasonal opportunity: LATE SPRING — SUMMER
Wahoo
Primary
Acanthocybium solandri
Also called Ono
Typical seasonal opportunity: LATE SPRING — SUMMER
Sailfish
Secondary
Istiophorus platypterus
Typical seasonal opportunity: SUMMER
Blue marlin
Secondary
Makaira nigricans
Also called Kajiki
No seasonal pulse known

Typical Seasonal Targets

Yellowfin tuna — LATE SPRING — SUMMER
Mahi-mahi — LATE SPRING — SUMMER
Wahoo — LATE SPRING — SUMMER
Sailfish — SUMMER

Seasonal presence is general guidance and does not indicate current fish activity.

Access, Safety and Regulations

Access

Offshore boats from Hatteras and nearby Outer Banks ports.

Primary hazards

Diamond Shoals, Stream edges, and bar crossings.

Fishery considerations

Hatteras Inlet tides are not representative of this location.

Regulations

Size limits, seasons, and possession rules change. Verify the current official regulations before fishing.

View current recreational saltwater regulations

Fishery Sources

Editorial and agency sources supporting this fishery profile. Live and predicted conditions use the separate Data Sources section.

Location and Access

Offshore · North Carolina

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