Should I Fish Marco Island, FL This Week?
60
/100
Tides & fishability—next 3 days
TODAY WED 10/2160MAYBE
THU 10/2262MAYBE
FRI 10/2365MAYBE
Curve height is tide level—curve color is how good the fishing should be. Green means go.
| Time ET | Tide | Height (ft) |
|---|---|---|
| 3:59 am | Low | 1.61 |
| 9:43 am | High | 2.63 |
| 4:14 pm | Low | 0.97 |
| 10:45 pm | High | 2.77 |
Today’s Solunar & Tide Almanac—Marco Island
Solunar times
Minor2:14 am – 3:44 am
Major8:06 am – 11:06 am
Minor3:22 pm – 4:52 pm
Major8:28 pm – 11:28 pm
Major periods are the moon overhead or underfoot—minors are moonrise and moonset. They feed the score’s solunar factor.
Sun & moon
Sunrise7:29 am
Sunset6:53 pm
Moonrise4:07 pm
Moonset2:59 am
MoonWaxing gibbous · 78%
Tide strength
Today50% · neap tide
Weak neap tide today—currents only about 50% of this station's monthly peak. Expect a slower, subtler bite.
Fishing Weather—Next 3 Days
Today
66°–84°F
Thu 10/22
66°–85°F
Fri 10/23
66°–84°F
Plan your trip—Marco Island
Tide data: NOAA station Marco Island, Caxambas Pass (8724967).
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is high tide in Marco Island today?
High tide in Marco Island, FL today (Wednesday, October 21) is at 9:43 am, at 2.6 ft.
What's the best tide to fish in Marco Island?
Moving water beats slack water in Marco Island—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 6:00 pm–10:00 pm, driven by low light.
When is the best time of day to fish in Marco Island?
Dawn and dusk are the strongest light windows in Marco Island, 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 6:00 pm–10:00 pm.
Should I fish Marco Island tomorrow?
Should I Fish? rates tomorrow (Thursday, October 22) in Marco Island a MAYBE at 62/100—best window 6:00 pm–11:00 pm.
What time should I fish Marco Island?
Fish Marco Island today (Wednesday, October 21) from 6:00 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.