Should I Fish Clearwater, FL This Week?
66
/100
Tides & fishability—next 3 days
TODAY WED 10/2166MAYBE
THU 10/2266MAYBE
FRI 10/2370MAYBE
Curve height is tide level—curve color is how good the fishing should be. Green means go.
| Time ET | Tide | Height (ft) |
|---|---|---|
| 2:52 am | Low | 1.60 |
| 8:41 am | High | 2.64 |
| 3:27 pm | Low | 0.85 |
| 9:55 pm | High | 2.52 |
Today’s Solunar & Tide Almanac—Clearwater
Solunar times
Minor2:17 am – 3:47 am
Major8:11 am – 11:11 am
Minor3:29 pm – 4:59 pm
Major8:33 pm – 11:33 pm
Major periods are the moon overhead or underfoot—minors are moonrise and moonset. They feed the score’s solunar factor.
Sun & moon
Sunrise7:35 am
Sunset6:56 pm
Moonrise4:14 pm
Moonset3:02 am
MoonWaxing gibbous · 78%
Water temp75°F
Tide strength
Today58% · average tide
Average tide strength today—currents at about 58% of this station's monthly peak.
Fishing Weather—Next 3 Days
Today
61°–81°F
Thu 10/22
60°–78°F
Fri 10/23
67°–81°F
Plan your trip—Clearwater
Tide data: NOAA station Clearwater Beach (8726724).
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is high tide in Clearwater today?
High tide in Clearwater, FL today (Wednesday, October 21) is at 8:41 am, at 2.6 ft.
What's the best tide to fish in Clearwater?
Moving water beats slack water in Clearwater—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 12:00 pm–1:00 pm, driven by outgoing tide + falling pressure.
When is the best time of day to fish in Clearwater?
Dawn and dusk are the strongest light windows in Clearwater, 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 12:00 pm–1:00 pm.
Should I fish Clearwater tomorrow?
Should I Fish? rates tomorrow (Thursday, October 22) in Clearwater a MAYBE at 66/100—best window 6:00 pm–8:00 pm.
What time should I fish Clearwater?
Fish Clearwater today (Wednesday, October 21) from 12:00 pm 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.