Hatteras Island Fishing, Tackle & Local Information
Planning a fishing trip or vacation to Hatteras Island? Frank & Fran’s Bait & Tackle in Avon is here to help you get the information, gear and local knowledge you need before heading to the beach, sound or pier.
Use this Hatteras Island information hub to check the latest fishing report, learn more about our tackle shop, find useful island information and explore Hatteras Island’s only walk-in cigar humidor.
Frank & Fran’s has been serving Hatteras Island anglers and visitors since 1988.
Hatteras Island Tackle Shop
Whether you are surf fishing for red drum, sea mullet, pompano and bluefish or heading to the Pamlico Sound for speckled trout and puppy drum, Frank & Fran’s carries the tackle and gear used by Hatteras Island anglers.
Our Avon tackle shop carries:
- Surf rods and fishing reels
- Surf fishing rigs and terminal tackle
- Fresh and frozen bait
- Artificial bait and fishing lures
- Sinkers, hooks, leaders and swivels
- Beach and pier fishing carts
- Truck rod racks
- Fishing apparel and accessories
- North Carolina fishing licenses
If you are new to Hatteras Island fishing, stop in and tell us where you plan to fish and what you want to catch. We can help you choose a practical setup for the conditions.
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Hatteras Island Fishing Report
Fishing conditions on Hatteras Island can change quickly. Wind, water temperature, current, bait movement and surf conditions all influence what is biting from one day to the next.
Our regularly updated Hatteras Island Fishing Report helps anglers keep up with recent catches from the surf, Pamlico Sound and surrounding waters.
Depending on the season, reports may include activity from:
- Red drum and puppy drum
- Sea mullet
- Pompano
- Bluefish
- Spanish mackerel
- Speckled trout
- Flounder
- Sharks
- Other seasonal Hatteras Island species
Check the report before deciding what bait, rigs or lures to bring to the beach.
Read Today’s Hatteras Island Fishing Report
Hatteras Island Information
There is a lot more to a Hatteras Island trip than deciding where to cast a line.
Our Hatteras Island information section is designed to help visitors find useful information for exploring the island, accessing the beaches and making the most of a stay on the Outer Banks.
Find information about topics such as:
- Hatteras Island fishing
- Beach access and ORV information
- Fishing licenses
- Beach regulations
- Local fishing access
- Pamlico Sound fishing
- Seasonal fishing opportunities
- Useful information for first-time visitors
Whether you are staying in Avon, Buxton, Frisco, Hatteras Village or elsewhere on the island, this is a good place to start planning your trip.
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Fine Cigars on Hatteras Island
Frank & Fran’s is not just a tackle shop. We are also Hatteras Island’s only cigar shop and home to the island’s only walk-in cigar humidor.
Our climate-controlled humidor in Avon carries a rotating selection of premium cigars along with cigar accessories such as cutters, lighters and travel cases.
Whether you want a cigar after a day on the water, a box for your vacation or cigars for a wedding, bachelor party or special occasion, stop in and browse the humidor.
Explore Fine Cigars at Frank & Fran’s
Start Your Hatteras Island Trip at Frank & Fran’s
Frank & Fran’s Bait & Tackle is located in Avon, North Carolina, in the heart of Hatteras Island.
Stop in before heading to the surf or sound for fishing tackle, bait, local fishing information, North Carolina fishing licenses, fine cigars and help choosing the right gear for your trip.
Serving Hatteras Island anglers and visitors since 1988.