Should I Fish Cedar Key, FL This Week?
66
/100
Tides & fishability—next 3 days
TODAY SUN 9/666MAYBE
MON 9/768MAYBE
TUE 9/866MAYBE
Curve height is tide level—curve color is how good the fishing should be. Green means go.
| Time ET | Tide | Height (ft) |
|---|---|---|
| 3:09 am | Low | 2.41 |
| 9:09 am | High | 4.11 |
| 5:16 pm | Low | 0.42 |
Today’s Solunar & Tide Almanac—Cedar Key
Solunar times
Minor1:21 am – 2:51 am
Major8:00 am – 11:00 am
Minor4:05 pm – 5:35 pm
Major8:31 pm – 11:31 pm
Major periods are the moon overhead or underfoot—minors are moonrise and moonset. They feed the score’s solunar factor.
Sun & moon
Sunrise7:12 am
Sunset7:47 pm
Moonrise2:06 am
Moonset4:50 pm
MoonWaning crescent · 24%
Water temp89°F
Tide strength
Today65% · average tide
Average tide strength today—currents at about 65% of this station's monthly peak.
Fishing Weather—Next 3 Days
Today
77°–87°F
Mon 9/7
74°–88°F
Tue 9/8
75°–92°F
Plan your trip—Cedar Key
Tide data: NOAA station Cedar Key (8727520).
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is high tide in Cedar Key today?
High tide in Cedar Key, FL today (Sunday, September 6) is at 9:09 am, at 4.1 ft.
What's the best tide to fish in Cedar Key?
Moving water beats slack water in Cedar Key—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–2:00 pm, driven by outgoing tide + low light.
When is the best time of day to fish in Cedar Key?
Dawn and dusk are the strongest light windows in Cedar Key, 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–2:00 pm.
Should I fish Cedar Key tomorrow?
Should I Fish? rates tomorrow (Monday, September 7) in Cedar Key a MAYBE at 68/100—best window 3:00 pm–4:00 pm.
What time should I fish Cedar Key?
Fish Cedar Key today (Sunday, September 6) from 12:00 pm to 2:00 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.