Cape Lookout Fishing Forecast & Report

34.5925° N, 76.5349° W

Fishing conditions for Cape Lookout

Today Tomorrow Oct 17 Oct 18 Oct 19 Oct 20
sunrise 07:11
sunset 18:32

Biting score

86%
Good biting conditions

The best time for fishing is night, afternoon and evening

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Now, October 15
3:14 PM

CloudyDay1
26° FEELS LIKE23°
wind
4 m/s GUSTS6 m/s
101.8 kPa RISING PRESSURE
humidity
70%
uv index
0low
cloud cover
67%
visibility
24km
moon rise
11:12AM
moon
moonnew moon
  • 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 (5 AM peak), Monday (8 AM peak) and Today (5 PM peak) — making these the best times to go fishing in Cape Lookout.

  • Air conditions

    The air temperature is 79°F (26°C). Sunrise today: 07:11 AM, sunset: 06:32 PM. The weather conditions indicate the sky is mostly cloudy.

    The UV index is currently 0 (Low).

    The wind is coming from the north at 8.9 mph (4 m/s), with gusts reaching 13.4 mph (6 m/s). Atmospheric pressure is 30.06 inHg (764 mmHg).

  • Moon Phases

    The moon phase is currently new moon, with moonrise at 11:12 AM and moonset at 8:04 PM.

About this spot

  • 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 (5 AM peak), Monday (8 AM peak) and Today (5 PM peak) — making these the best times to go fishing in Cape Lookout.

  • Air conditions

    The air temperature is 79°F (26°C). Sunrise today: 07:11 AM, sunset: 06:32 PM. The weather conditions indicate the sky is mostly cloudy.

    The UV index is currently 0 (Low).

    The wind is coming from the north at 8.9 mph (4 m/s), with gusts reaching 13.4 mph (6 m/s). Atmospheric pressure is 30.06 inHg (764 mmHg).

  • Moon Phases

    The moon phase is currently new moon, with moonrise at 11:12 AM and moonset at 8:04 PM.

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About this spot

Reviews 4

  • WA
    Windy AI 08 July 2026
    Cape 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.
  • G
    Guest 29 October 2021
    There 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.
  • G
    Guest 05 June 2020
    Beautiful 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.
  • G
    Guest 05 June 2020
    There 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.
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