Should I Fish Islamorada, FL This Week?
58
/100
Tides & fishability—next 3 days
TODAY WED 10/2158MAYBE
THU 10/2266MAYBE
FRI 10/2364MAYBE
Curve height is tide level—curve color is how good the fishing should be. Green means go.
| Time ET | Tide | Height (ft) |
|---|---|---|
| 1:42 am | Low | 1.14 |
| 8:10 am | High | 1.99 |
| 2:36 pm | Low | 0.81 |
| 9:08 pm | High | 1.76 |
Today’s Solunar & Tide Almanac—Islamorada
Solunar times
Minor2:11 am – 3:41 am
Major8:02 am – 11:02 am
Minor3:17 pm – 4:47 pm
Major8:24 pm – 11:24 pm
Major periods are the moon overhead or underfoot—minors are moonrise and moonset. They feed the score’s solunar factor.
Sun & moon
Sunrise7:23 am
Sunset6:50 pm
Moonrise4:02 pm
Moonset2:56 am
MoonWaxing gibbous · 78%
Water temp82°F
Tide strength
Today53% · neap tide
Weak neap tide today—currents only about 53% of this station's monthly peak. Expect a slower, subtler bite.
Fishing Weather—Next 3 Days
Today
75°–79°F
Thu 10/22
75°–79°F
Fri 10/23
76°–78°F
Plan your trip—Islamorada
Tide data: NOAA station KEY WEST (8724580). Tides at Islamorada run about 83 min behind the KEY WEST station.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is high tide in Islamorada today?
High tide in Islamorada, FL today (Wednesday, October 21) is at 8:10 am, at 2.0 ft.
What's the best tide to fish in Islamorada?
Moving water beats slack water in Islamorada—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 10:00 pm–11:00 pm, driven by minor solunar.
When is the best time of day to fish in Islamorada?
Dawn and dusk are the strongest light windows in Islamorada, 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 10:00 pm–11:00 pm.
Should I fish Islamorada tomorrow?
Should I Fish? rates tomorrow (Thursday, October 22) in Islamorada a MAYBE at 66/100—best window 10:00 am–11:00 am.
What time should I fish Islamorada?
Fish Islamorada today (Wednesday, October 21) from 10:00 pm to 11:00 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.