Should I Fish Bradenton, FL This Week?
72
/100
Tides & fishability—next 3 days
TODAY SUN 9/672MAYBE
MON 9/769MAYBE
TUE 9/870MAYBE
Curve height is tide level—curve color is how good the fishing should be. Green means go.
| Time ET | Tide | Height (ft) |
|---|---|---|
| 8:17 am | High | 2.62 |
| 5:05 pm | Low | 0.11 |
Today’s Solunar & Tide Almanac—Bradenton
Solunar times
Minor1:24 am – 2:54 am
Major7:58 am – 10:58 am
Minor3:58 pm – 5:28 pm
Major8:29 pm – 11:29 pm
Major periods are the moon overhead or underfoot—minors are moonrise and moonset. They feed the score’s solunar factor.
Sun & moon
Sunrise7:11 am
Sunset7:45 pm
Moonrise2:09 am
Moonset4:43 pm
MoonWaning crescent · 24%
Water temp89°F
Tide strength
Today78% · average tide
Average tide strength today—currents at about 78% of this station's monthly peak.
Fishing Weather—Next 3 Days
Today
78°–87°F
Mon 9/7
78°–87°F
Tue 9/8
78°–93°F
Plan your trip—Bradenton
Tide data: NOAA station St. Petersburg (8726520). Tides at Bradenton run about 69 min ahead of the St. Petersburg station.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is high tide in Bradenton today?
High tide in Bradenton, FL today (Sunday, September 6) is at 8:17 am, at 2.6 ft.
What's the best tide to fish in Bradenton?
Moving water beats slack water in Bradenton—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 (Sunday, September 6), that lines up 12:00 pm–3:00 pm, driven by outgoing tide + low light.
When is the best time of day to fish in Bradenton?
Dawn and dusk are the strongest light windows in Bradenton, and they carry extra weight when a solunar period (moon overhead, underfoot, rising, or setting) lines up with them. Today (Sunday, September 6), that combination points to 12:00 pm–3:00 pm.
Should I fish Bradenton tomorrow?
Should I Fish? rates tomorrow (Monday, September 7) in Bradenton a MAYBE at 69/100—best window 1:00 pm–4:00 pm.
What time should I fish Bradenton?
Fish Bradenton today (Sunday, September 6) from 12:00 pm to 3:00 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.