Should I Fish Cedar Key, FL This Week?
66
/100
Tides & fishability—next 3 days
TODAY WED 10/2166MAYBE
THU 10/2269MAYBE
FRI 10/2371MAYBE
Curve height is tide level—curve color is how good the fishing should be. Green means go.
| Time ET | Tide | Height (ft) |
|---|---|---|
| 4:36 am | Low | 1.75 |
| 10:34 am | High | 3.30 |
| 5:21 pm | Low | 1.05 |
| 11:45 pm | High | 3.18 |
Today’s Solunar & Tide Almanac—Cedar Key
Solunar times
Minor2:16 am – 3:46 am
Major8:12 am – 11:12 am
Minor3:30 pm – 5:00 pm
Major8:34 pm – 11:34 pm
Major periods are the moon overhead or underfoot—minors are moonrise and moonset. They feed the score’s solunar factor.
Sun & moon
Sunrise7:37 am
Sunset6:55 pm
Moonrise4:15 pm
Moonset3:01 am
MoonWaxing gibbous · 78%
Water temp71°F
Tide strength
Today52% · neap tide
Weak neap tide today—currents only about 52% of this station's monthly peak. Expect a slower, subtler bite.
Fishing Weather—Next 3 Days
Today
53°–79°F
Thu 10/22
57°–78°F
Fri 10/23
59°–80°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 (Wednesday, October 21) is at 10:34 am, at 3.3 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 (Wednesday, October 21), that lines up 9:00 pm–10:00 pm, driven by minor solunar.
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 (Wednesday, October 21), that combination points to 9:00 pm–10:00 pm.
Should I fish Cedar Key tomorrow?
Should I Fish? rates tomorrow (Thursday, October 22) in Cedar Key a MAYBE at 69/100—best window 10:00 pm–11:00 pm.
What time should I fish Cedar Key?
Fish Cedar Key today (Wednesday, October 21) from 9:00 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.