Should I Fish Apalachicola, FL This Week?
75
/100
Tides & fishability—next 3 days
TODAY WED 10/2175GO
THU 10/2270MAYBE
FRI 10/2372MAYBE
Curve height is tide level—curve color is how good the fishing should be. Green means go.
| Time ET | Tide | Height (ft) |
|---|---|---|
| 2:09 am | High | 1.59 |
| 7:38 am | Low | 1.17 |
| 12:21 pm | High | 1.54 |
| 7:58 pm | Low | 0.53 |
Today’s Solunar & Tide Almanac—Apalachicola
Solunar times
Minor2:23 am – 3:53 am
Major8:20 am – 11:20 am
Minor3:39 pm – 5:09 pm
Major8:42 pm – 11:42 pm
Major periods are the moon overhead or underfoot—minors are moonrise and moonset. They feed the score’s solunar factor.
Sun & moon
Sunrise7:45 am
Sunset7:03 pm
Moonrise4:24 pm
Moonset3:08 am
MoonWaxing gibbous · 78%
Water temp71°F
Tide strength
Today67% · average tide
Average tide strength today—currents at about 67% of this station's monthly peak.
Fishing Weather—Next 3 Days
Today
53°–76°F
Thu 10/22
56°–77°F
Fri 10/23
56°–78°F
Plan your trip—Apalachicola
Tide data: NOAA station APALACHICOLA (8728690).
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is high tide in Apalachicola today?
High tide in Apalachicola, FL today (Wednesday, October 21) is at 2:09 am, at 1.6 ft.
What's the best tide to fish in Apalachicola?
Moving water beats slack water in Apalachicola—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 (Wednesday, October 21), that lines up 10:00 pm–12:00 am, driven by incoming tide + minor solunar.
When is the best time of day to fish in Apalachicola?
Dawn and dusk are the strongest light windows in Apalachicola, and they carry extra weight when a solunar period (moon overhead, underfoot, rising, or setting) lines up with them. Today (Wednesday, October 21), that combination points to 10:00 pm–12:00 am.
Should I fish Apalachicola tomorrow?
Should I Fish? rates tomorrow (Thursday, October 22) in Apalachicola a MAYBE at 70/100—best window 10:00 pm–12:00 am.
What time should I fish Apalachicola?
Fish Apalachicola today (Wednesday, October 21) from 10:00 pm to 12:00 am—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.