When black sea bass are around Hatteras Village
Black sea bass can be fished here year-round. Release rates its bottomfish excellent in every season, so a trip outside summer is worth planning. For the wider coast, see the black sea bass fishing in the Atlantic Southeast and the wider Atlantic Southeast guide.
How far boats run
AR-230 is the short run, and the shelf edge is the longer one.
AR-230
AR-230 sits about 6 miles from Hatteras Inlet in 70 ft of water. It is the nearest named ground and the simplest day trip.
- Distance: about 6 miles from Hatteras Inlet
- Depth: 70 ft
- Method: bottom fishing over the reef
The shelf edge
Albatross also fishes bottom along the shelf edge, the deeper option for boats built for offshore work. Gulf Stream current can influence which ground to choose, as covered below.
Grounds and structure
Four named grounds sit near Hatteras Village. For the wider reef and bottom-fish picture for the region, see the regional guide.
| Ground | Depth | Position |
|---|---|---|
| AR-230 artificial reef | 70 ft | About 6 miles from Hatteras Inlet |
| The Rock Pile | 180 ft | Rocky ridge south of Cape Point |
| Diamond Shoal Tower | Not listed | About 13 miles off Cape Hatteras |
| Hatteras Inlet deep holes and rips | Not listed | Near the southern tip of Hatteras Inlet |
AR-230 artificial reef
AR-230 is an artificial reef in 70 ft of water, about 6 miles from Hatteras Inlet.
The Rock Pile
The Rock Pile is a rocky ridge south of Cape Point, in 180 ft.
Diamond Shoal Tower
Diamond Shoal Tower stands about 13 miles off Cape Hatteras.
Hatteras Inlet deep holes and rips
The inlet has deep holes and rips near its southern tip. This is the inshore option.
How black sea bass are fished here
The local method is bottom fishing over the reef.
Albatross notes that Gulf Stream currents can make bottom fishing difficult some days. On those days, the reef at 70 ft is the shorter, shallower option. Check the official marine forecast for wind and wave numbers before the run.
For rigs, baits and biology, use the black sea bass guide.
Key terms for planning the day:
- Bottom fishing: the method over the reef
- Gulf Stream current: the main variable on deeper bottom
- Shelf edge: the farther ground
- 70 ft: the AR-230 depth
Who fishes for them from this port
These Hatteras bottom fishing charters list black sea bass:
- Albatross Fleet: three cedar boats
- Matador Charters: Captain Jake Hiles aboard the Matador
- Good Times Sportfishing: Captain Andy
FAQ: black sea bass out of Hatteras Village
Is black sea bass fishing year-round out of Hatteras Village?
Yes. Release rates its bottomfish excellent year-round.
How far is AR-230 and how deep is it?
AR-230 is the short run for black sea bass out of Hatteras Village, about 6 miles from Hatteras Inlet in 70 ft.
How deep is The Rock Pile?
The Rock Pile is in 180 ft, on a rocky ridge south of Cape Point.
Does the Gulf Stream affect bottom fishing here?
Albatross notes that Gulf Stream currents can make bottom fishing difficult some days.
Which charters list black sea bass?
Albatross Fleet, Matador Charters with Captain Jake Hiles, and Good Times Sportfishing with Captain Andy.
