Should I Fish Marco Island, FL This Week?
67
/100
Tides & fishability—next 3 days
TODAY SUN 9/667MAYBE
MON 9/769MAYBE
TUE 9/867MAYBE
Curve height is tide level—curve color is how good the fishing should be. Green means go.
| Time ET | Tide | Height (ft) |
|---|---|---|
| 2:21 am | Low | 2.12 |
| 8:13 am | High | 3.10 |
| 4:03 pm | Low | 0.26 |
| 11:37 pm | High | 2.52 |
Today’s Solunar & Tide Almanac—Marco Island
Solunar times
Minor1:25 am – 2:55 am
Major7:55 am – 10:55 am
Minor3:51 pm – 5:21 pm
Major8:25 pm – 11:25 pm
Major periods are the moon overhead or underfoot—minors are moonrise and moonset. They feed the score’s solunar factor.
Sun & moon
Sunrise7:09 am
Sunset7:40 pm
Moonrise2:10 am
Moonset4:36 pm
MoonWaning crescent · 24%
Tide strength
Today65% · average tide
Average tide strength today—currents at about 65% of this station's monthly peak.
Fishing Weather—Next 3 Days
Today
76°–88°F
Mon 9/7
77°–85°F
Tue 9/8
77°–94°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 (Sunday, September 6) is at 8:13 am, at 3.1 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 (Sunday, September 6), that lines up 12:00 pm–2:00 pm, driven by outgoing tide + 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 (Sunday, September 6), that combination points to 12:00 pm–2:00 pm.
Should I fish Marco Island tomorrow?
Should I Fish? rates tomorrow (Monday, September 7) in Marco Island a MAYBE at 69/100—best window 1:00 pm–3:00 pm.
What time should I fish Marco Island?
Fish Marco Island today (Sunday, September 6) from 12:00 pm to 2:00 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.