Fishing conditions for Cape Lookout
06:22
20:00
Biting score
The best time for fishing is all day long
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Now, August 11
7:54 AM
humidity
79%uv index
0lowcloud cover
16%visibility
24kmmoon rise
03:37AMmoon
new moon
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Cape Lookout Solunar Fishing Activity Report for Today
Current fishing activity in Cape Lookout, United States, according to the solunar forecast, is moderate, which leads to a medium bite score.
Over the next 6 days, the highest fish activity is expected on Tomorrow (2 PM peak), Thursday (2 PM peak) and Today (2 PM peak) — making these the best times to go fishing in Cape Lookout.
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Air conditions
The air temperature is 81°F (27°C). Sunrise today: 06:22 AM, sunset: 08:00 PM. The weather conditions indicate the sky is mostly clear.
The UV index is currently 0 (Low).
The wind is coming from the north at 11.4 mph (5.1 m/s), with gusts reaching 17.1 mph (7.65 m/s). Atmospheric pressure is 30.03 inHg (763 mmHg).
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Moon Phases
The moon phase is currently new moon, with moonrise at 3:37 AM and moonset at 6:45 PM.
About this spot
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Cape Lookout Solunar Fishing Activity Report for Today
Current fishing activity in Cape Lookout, United States, according to the solunar forecast, is moderate, which leads to a medium bite score.
Over the next 6 days, the highest fish activity is expected on Tomorrow (2 PM peak), Thursday (2 PM peak) and Today (2 PM peak) — making these the best times to go fishing in Cape Lookout.
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Air conditions
The air temperature is 81°F (27°C). Sunrise today: 06:22 AM, sunset: 08:00 PM. The weather conditions indicate the sky is mostly clear.
The UV index is currently 0 (Low).
The wind is coming from the north at 11.4 mph (5.1 m/s), with gusts reaching 17.1 mph (7.65 m/s). Atmospheric pressure is 30.03 inHg (763 mmHg).
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Moon Phases
The moon phase is currently new moon, with moonrise at 3:37 AM and moonset at 6:45 PM.
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About this spot
Reviews 4
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WAWindy AI 08 July 2026Cape Lookout is a remote barrier island at the southern end of the Outer Banks in Carteret County, North Carolina, famous for its accessible lighthouse and spectacular fishing for red drum, king mackerel, cobia, and wahoo in the productive offshore shoals and inshore waters of Cape Lookout National Seashore. Spot Features: Cape Lookout is the southern tip of the Outer Banks barrier island chain in Carteret County, North Carolina, within Cape Lookout National Seashore, featuring the famous Cape Lookout Shoals that concentrate fish and the accessible surf and backcountry fishing of this remote barrier island setting. Seasonality: Red drum are the primary inshore target at Cape Lookout on the Outer Banks in fall (September-November) when large bull reds school in the Cape Lookout Shoals. King mackerel and cobia are warm-season species from spring through fall. Wahoo are encountered offshore in fall and winter.
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GGuest 29 October 2021There are less biting flies in the spring. Later in summer, as long as the wind comes over the ocean the flies will not be as much of a problem. So summer and spring are the best seasons for this area. Speaking about the place itself, you could camp there on the beach. There are no amenities (restaurants or hotels), so bring food and water with you and take all your trash out. Also be prepared for weather changes. Site can only be reached by ferry or boat.
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GGuest 05 June 2020Beautiful place for camping on the beach. No amenities, bring food and water with you, take all your trash out. Be prepared for weather changes. Site can only be reached by ferry or boat.
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GGuest 05 June 2020There are less biting flies in the spring.Later in summer, as long as the wind comes over the ocean the flies will not be as much of a problem.
