Things to do in Hatteras, North Carolina (NC): The Best Outdoor Activities

September 18, 2021 Roger Rusk

Hatteras is an unincorporated village and census-designated place (CDP) in Dare County, North Carolina, United States, on the Outer Banks island of Hatteras, at its extreme southwestern tip. As of the 2010 census it had a population of 504. Immediately to the west of the village of Hatteras is Hatteras Inlet which separates Hatteras Island from the neighboring Ocracoke Island. North Carolina Highway 12 passes through the community linking it to Frisco to the east and Ocracoke to the west (via a ferry across Hatteras Inlet).
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1. Family Water Adventures

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Family Water Adventures

Choose what you want to do: •Clamming (You may want to bring watershoes). •Sand-dollaring •Tubing •Water Skiing •Fishing •Birdwatching •Snorkling •Swimming •Shelling •Flounder Gigging •Ocracoke Private Shuttle •Commercial Fishing trips available for early risers. •Anything you want to do on the water Captain Tami Gray wants to make your day on the water a memory that will last a lifetime.

2. Longer Days Sportfishing

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Longer Days Sportfishing

Whether you want to spend your day aboard the "Longer Days" enjoying the chase of the Gulfstream's big bites, (Tuna, Wahoo, Dolphin, Blue Marlin, White Marlin and Sailfish), Jigging, or Bottom Fishing our crew will ensure your experience is one of the best. Longer Days has a vast array of top notch tackle for all types of fishing. Penn International and Shimano Reels mounted on custom rods, ranging from light tackle all the way up to 130lb class is just some of the equipment aboard the Longer Days used to enhance your Offshore fishing experience.

3. Kite Hatteras

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Kite Hatteras

KITE HATTERAS offers the most efficient form of teaching on the East Coast. Ty Luckett’s custom kite boat offers safe and dry comfort as well as launching from the boat with all the equipment you need for any conditions. You will be on the water quickly with kites that are already rigged and a compressor to inflate them. More time for you to learn! Kite Hatteras specializes in PERSONAL ATTENTION Our camps have no more than 2 students (unless requested for a family or friends) With a certified boat captain, the latest Cabrinha kites and equipment and a boat that is specifically designed for use as a kite boarding instruction tool, Kite Hatteras offers a lesson program that is unlike any other. Kite Hatteras is the only company that offers "The Tower”, which provides instruction even in no wind conditions! Focusing entirely on board skills, "The Tower" pulls you out of the water at a 45 degree angle just as the kite will - allowing you to become comfortable with edging and proper foot pressure which are necessities for kiteboarding success. ABOUT TY Ty has been involved in the USA kitesurfing industry since its inception. Long before most of us had ever heard of kitesurfing, he mastered this new and exciting sport in April of 1998. He also has over twenty years of windsurfing experience. Ty was one of the first kiteboarding instructors in the country. While sponsored by "F-One Kites", he began "Grab High", a kiteboarding school based in Hatteras. For years, he taught lessons all over the USA. Ty was the head instructor at Kiteboarding Hatteras, a flight instructor with a commercial pilot's license and is a sponsored rider for Cabrinha. Ty has been featured in videos like "Air Sickness", "Pure North", "Pistol River Wave Bash", and "Kooks of Hazard." He continues to be one of most well respected local kitesurfers and continues to push himself to the next level. He offers top quality lessons with the highest level of professionalism and safety.

4. Tradition Fishing

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Tradition Fishing

Tradition Fishing offers the finest in light tackle fishing in the Outer Banks of NC. Tradition specializes in fishing the backwaters of the Pamlico sound and the nearshore waters of Hatteras and Ocracoke Island. Tradition focuses on landing inshore fish like Red Drum, Cobia, Trout, flounder, and Bluefish. We also offer non-fishing trips like clamming, Island hopping, and trips to Ocracoke.

5. Hatteras Fever Sportfishing

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Hatteras Fever Sportfishing

Fishing year round out of world famous Hatteras , North Carolina offers the shortest ride to the Gulf Stream North of Florida. Experience the thrill of Gulf Stream fishing at its finest aboard the Hatteras Fever II. Get away to the open ocean with your family and friends spending an enjoyable day in the Gulf Stream.

6. Waterboy Essentials

57500 Nc-12, Hatteras, Hatteras Island, NC 27943 +1 252-986-2222 http://www.waterboyessentials.com
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Waterboy Essentials

7. Godspeed Charters

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Godspeed Charters

Godspeed Charters offers adventures for everyone! With two boats, we can accommodate you with half day and full day fishing charters, as well as 2 and 3 hour shelling, clamming, and eco tours. "Godspeed" is a 34' custom fishing machine, and offers full day gulf stream charters for up to six people ($1150) as well as half day, near shore fishing charters ($550). "Little Godspeed" is a 24' Bayrider which is perfect for exploring the shell islands and clam shoals in the Pamlico Sound. Half day inshore fishing charters and crabbing available as well. 2 hours - $220, 3 hours - $320, 4 hours - $420.

8. Custom Sound Charters

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Custom Sound Charters

Over 31 years experience fishing coastal North Carolina waters, we specialize in near shore and offshore charters but also offer additional fishing and crabbing tours fun for the whole family. Full day and half day trips available. We will get you on the fish and make your Outer Banks experience a memorable one!

9. Free Agent Sportfishing

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Free Agent Sportfishing

Free Agent sportfishing offers a variety of offshore, near shore and crabbing trips, great for groups and families. Captain Rick Caton has over 31 years of experience fishing the waters of the Outer Banks and knows how to get you on the fish. Let us make your Hatteras Island visit a memorable one!

10. Bite Me Sportfishing Charters

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Bite Me Sportfishing Charters

Hatteras is a World Class Deep See Fishing Destination and the Bite Me is your way to enjoy it. Fast and Air Conditioned featuring the latest fish finding electronics and the finest tackle money can buy. The Bite Me is kept in top condition and you will enjoy your time aboard. All Bait Ice and Tackle is included as well as Fishing Licenses. Marlin, Sailfish, Tuna, Dolphin (mani) Wahoo!

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