Should I Fish Key West, FL This Week?
63
/100
Tides & fishability—next 3 days
TODAY TUE 10/2063MAYBE
WED 10/2166MAYBE
THU 10/2273MAYBE
Curve height is tide level—curve color is how good the fishing should be. Green means go.
| Time ET | Tide | Height (ft) |
|---|---|---|
| 5:36 am | High | 1.95 |
| 12:33 pm | Low | 0.79 |
| 7:17 pm | High | 1.60 |
Today’s Solunar & Tide Almanac—Key West
Solunar times
Minor1:21 am – 2:51 am
Major7:23 am – 10:23 am
Minor2:48 pm – 4:18 pm
Major7:45 pm – 10:45 pm
Major periods are the moon overhead or underfoot—minors are moonrise and moonset. They feed the score’s solunar factor.
Sun & moon
Sunrise7:27 am
Sunset6:56 pm
Moonrise3:33 pm
Moonset2:06 am
MoonWaxing gibbous · 69%
Water temp83°F
Tide strength
Today48% · neap tide
Weak neap tide today—currents only about 48% of this station's monthly peak. Expect a slower, subtler bite.
Fishing Weather—Next 3 Days
Today
76°–83°F
Wed 10/21
75°–83°F
Thu 10/22
75°–79°F
Plan your trip—Key West
Tide data: NOAA station KEY WEST (8724580).
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is high tide in Key West today?
High tide in Key West, FL today (Tuesday, October 20) is at 5:36 am, at 1.9 ft.
What's the best tide to fish in Key West?
Moving water beats slack water in Key West—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 (Tuesday, October 20), that lines up 7:00 am–10:00 am, driven by minor solunar.
When is the best time of day to fish in Key West?
Dawn and dusk are the strongest light windows in Key West, and they carry extra weight when a solunar period (moon overhead, underfoot, rising, or setting) lines up with them. Today (Tuesday, October 20), that combination points to 7:00 am–10:00 am.
Should I fish Key West tomorrow?
Should I Fish? rates tomorrow (Wednesday, October 21) in Key West a MAYBE at 66/100—best window 9:00 am–10:00 am.
What time should I fish Key West?
Fish Key West today (Tuesday, October 20) from 7:00 am to 10:00 am—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.