Should I Fish Bonita Springs, FL This Week?
62
/100
Tides & fishability—next 3 days
TODAY TUE 10/20 ⚠62MAYBE
WED 10/2163MAYBE
THU 10/2267MAYBE
Curve height is tide level—curve color is how good the fishing should be. Green means go.
| Time ET | Tide | Height (ft) |
|---|---|---|
| 3:20 am | Low | 1.61 |
| 8:49 am | High | 2.37 |
| 4:09 pm | Low | 0.70 |
| 10:43 pm | High | 2.10 |
Today’s Solunar & Tide Almanac—Bonita Springs
Solunar times
Minor1:19 am – 2:49 am
Major7:23 am – 10:23 am
Minor2:51 pm – 4:21 pm
Major7:45 pm – 10:45 pm
Major periods are the moon overhead or underfoot—minors are moonrise and moonset. They feed the score’s solunar factor.
Sun & moon
Sunrise7:29 am
Sunset6:54 pm
Moonrise3:36 pm
Moonset2:04 am
MoonWaxing gibbous · 69%
Tide strength
Today53% · neap tide
Weak neap tide today—currents only about 53% of this station's monthly peak. Expect a slower, subtler bite.
Fishing Weather—Next 3 Days
Today
65°–84°F
Wed 10/21
64°–83°F
Thu 10/22
64°–83°F
Plan your trip—Bonita Springs
Tide data: NOAA station Little Hickory Island (8725283).
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is high tide in Bonita Springs today?
High tide in Bonita Springs, FL today (Tuesday, October 20) is at 8:49 am, at 2.4 ft.
What's the best tide to fish in Bonita Springs?
Moving water beats slack water in Bonita Springs—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 6:00 pm–10:00 pm, driven by low light.
When is the best time of day to fish in Bonita Springs?
Dawn and dusk are the strongest light windows in Bonita Springs, 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 6:00 pm–10:00 pm.
Should I fish Bonita Springs tomorrow?
Should I Fish? rates tomorrow (Wednesday, October 21) in Bonita Springs a MAYBE at 63/100—best window 6:00 pm–11:00 pm.
What time should I fish Bonita Springs?
Fish Bonita Springs today (Tuesday, October 20) from 6:00 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.