Should I Fish Amelia Island, FL This Week?
77
/100
Tides & fishability—next 3 days
TODAY TUE 10/2077GO
WED 10/2177GO
THU 10/2282GO
Curve height is tide level—curve color is how good the fishing should be. Green means go.
| Time ET | Tide | Height (ft) |
|---|---|---|
| 4:49 am | High | 5.71 |
| 10:50 am | Low | 1.74 |
| 5:22 pm | High | 6.26 |
| 11:36 pm | Low | 1.64 |
Today’s Solunar & Tide Almanac—Amelia Island
Solunar times
Minor1:10 am – 2:40 am
Major7:21 am – 10:21 am
Minor2:55 pm – 4:25 pm
Major7:43 pm – 10:43 pm
Major periods are the moon overhead or underfoot—minors are moonrise and moonset. They feed the score’s solunar factor.
Sun & moon
Sunrise7:31 am
Sunset6:49 pm
Moonrise3:40 pm
Moonset1:55 am
MoonWaxing gibbous · 69%
Tide strength
Today61% · average tide
Average tide strength today—currents at about 61% of this station's monthly peak.
Fishing Weather—Next 3 Days
Today
55°–70°F
Wed 10/21
56°–76°F
Thu 10/22
54°–74°F
Plan your trip—Amelia Island
Tide data: NOAA station Fernandina Beach, Amelia River (8720030). Tides at Amelia Island run about 32 min behind the Fernandina Beach, Amelia River station.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is high tide in Amelia Island today?
High tide in Amelia Island, FL today (Tuesday, October 20) is at 4:49 am, at 5.7 ft.
What's the best tide to fish in Amelia Island?
Moving water beats slack water in Amelia Island—fish feed hardest while the tide is actively rising or falling, not at the still point at the top or bottom. The outgoing tide gets a slight edge here by default. Today (Tuesday, October 20), that lines up 7:00 pm–10:00 pm, driven by outgoing tide + minor solunar + falling pressure.
When is the best time of day to fish in Amelia Island?
Dawn and dusk are the strongest light windows in Amelia Island, and they carry extra weight when a solunar period (moon overhead, underfoot, rising, or setting) lines up with them. Today (Tuesday, October 20), that combination points to 7:00 pm–10:00 pm.
Should I fish Amelia Island tomorrow?
Should I Fish? rates tomorrow (Wednesday, October 21) in Amelia Island a GO at 77/100—best window 9:00 pm–11:00 pm.
What time should I fish Amelia Island?
Fish Amelia Island today (Tuesday, October 20) from 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm—that's the strongest scored window. Outside it, dawn and dusk on moving water are the default best bets.
Do I need a license to fish in FL?
Yes—saltwater fishing in Florida requires a Florida Saltwater Fishing License. Issued by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission; shore-based anglers need the free shoreline license. You can get one through the state agency listed below.