Swordfish fishing out of Hatteras Village: the run
Boats from Hatteras Village run through Hatteras Inlet to Pamlico Canyon for swordfish. Inlet and port details are on the Hatteras Village port page. For the Gulf Stream and the wider regional picture, see the Atlantic Southeast swordfish guide (see also the wider Atlantic Southeast guide).
This page follows the run in order: the inlet, the named structure on the way out, the canyon, and the charters that list swordfish.
When swordfish are around
Timing and swordfish behavior are covered in the swordfish species guide. For port-level timing, ask the captains directly. Two local charters list swordfish:
- Matador Charters
- Good Times Sportfishing
Both are covered below.
Grounds and structure on the way out
Between Hatteras Inlet and Pamlico Canyon you pass four named pieces of structure.
| Name | Depth | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Hatteras Inlet deep holes and rips | Near the southern tip of Hatteras Inlet | |
| AR-230 artificial reef | 70 ft | |
| The Rock Pile | 180 ft | Rocky ridge south of Cape Point |
| Diamond Shoal Tower | About 13 miles off Cape Hatteras |
Each of these can be checked against the Chart Contours layer before the run. The chart layers are not for navigation. Check the official marine forecast for wind, wave height and period before crossing the inlet.
Hatteras Inlet deep holes and rips
The deep holes and rips sit near the southern tip of Hatteras Inlet and are the first named water on the way out.
AR-230 artificial reef
AR-230 is an artificial reef in 70 ft of water.
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.
Pamlico Canyon
Pamlico Canyon is where Hatteras Village boats run for swordfish.
How it is fished and who fishes it
Swordfish here are fished through deep-water charters. Two local charters list swordfish, and both are listed below in no particular order. For the other big-game fish offshore, see the billfish guides.
Matador Charters
Captain Jake Hiles runs swordfish trips aboard the Matador. Details are on the Matador Charters with Captain Hiles site.
Good Times Sportfishing
Captain Andy runs Good Times Sportfishing, which lists swordfish. The listing is on the Good Times Sportfishing swordfish trips page.
FAQ: swordfish out of Hatteras Village
Where do boats run for swordfish fishing out of Hatteras Village?
Boats run through Hatteras Inlet to Pamlico Canyon.
What named structure lies between the inlet and the canyon?
The Hatteras Inlet deep holes and rips, AR-230 artificial reef (70 ft), the Rock Pile (180 ft, south of Cape Point) and Diamond Shoal Tower.
How far off is Diamond Shoal Tower?
About 13 miles off Cape Hatteras.
How is swordfish fished locally?
Through deep-water charters.
Which Hatteras Village charters list swordfish?
Matador Charters (Captain Jake Hiles, aboard the Matador) and Good Times Sportfishing (Captain Andy).
Where are the swordfish rules?
On the state and federal pages linked in the Regulations section above. Check both before fishing.
