Should I Fish Captiva, FL This Week?
67
/100
Tides & fishability—next 3 days
TODAY SUN 9/667MAYBE
MON 9/773MAYBE
TUE 9/867MAYBE
Curve height is tide level—curve color is how good the fishing should be. Green means go.
| Time ET | Tide | Height (ft) |
|---|---|---|
| 1:43 am | Low | 1.93 |
| 7:24 am | High | 2.74 |
| 3:36 pm | Low | 0.18 |
| 11:17 pm | High | 2.08 |
Today’s Solunar & Tide Almanac—Captiva
Solunar times
Minor1:25 am – 2:55 am
Major7:57 am – 10:57 am
Minor3:54 pm – 5:24 pm
Major8:27 pm – 11:27 pm
Major periods are the moon overhead or underfoot—minors are moonrise and moonset. They feed the score’s solunar factor.
Sun & moon
Sunrise7:10 am
Sunset7:42 pm
Moonrise2:10 am
Moonset4:39 pm
MoonWaning crescent · 24%
Tide strength
Today72% · average tide
Average tide strength today—currents at about 72% of this station's monthly peak.
Fishing Weather—Next 3 Days
Today
79°–89°F
Mon 9/7
80°–89°F
Tue 9/8
79°–94°F
Plan your trip—Captiva
Tide data: NOAA station Captiva Island (outside) (8725383).
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is high tide in Captiva today?
High tide in Captiva, FL today (Sunday, September 6) is at 7:24 am, at 2.7 ft.
What's the best tide to fish in Captiva?
Moving water beats slack water in Captiva—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 10:00 am–1:00 pm, driven by outgoing tide.
When is the best time of day to fish in Captiva?
Dawn and dusk are the strongest light windows in Captiva, 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 10:00 am–1:00 pm.
Should I fish Captiva tomorrow?
Should I Fish? rates tomorrow (Monday, September 7) in Captiva a MAYBE at 73/100—best window 11:00 am–2:00 pm.
What time should I fish Captiva?
Fish Captiva today (Sunday, September 6) from 10:00 am to 1:00 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.