Should I Fish Sarasota, FL This Week?
67
/100
Tides & fishability—next 3 days
TODAY SUN 9/667MAYBE
MON 9/771MAYBE
TUE 9/871MAYBE
Curve height is tide level—curve color is how good the fishing should be. Green means go.
| Time ET | Tide | Height (ft) |
|---|---|---|
| 8:08 am | High | 2.62 |
| 4:56 pm | Low | 0.11 |
Today’s Solunar & Tide Almanac—Sarasota
Solunar times
Minor1:24 am – 2:54 am
Major7:58 am – 10:58 am
Minor3:58 pm – 5:28 pm
Major8:29 pm – 11:29 pm
Major periods are the moon overhead or underfoot—minors are moonrise and moonset. They feed the score’s solunar factor.
Sun & moon
Sunrise7:11 am
Sunset7:44 pm
Moonrise2:09 am
Moonset4:43 pm
MoonWaning crescent · 24%
Water temp89°F
Tide strength
Today77% · average tide
Average tide strength today—currents at about 77% of this station's monthly peak.
Fishing Weather—Next 3 Days
Today
77°–88°F
Mon 9/7
78°–88°F
Tue 9/8
80°–95°F
Plan your trip—Sarasota
Tide data: NOAA station St. Petersburg (8726520). Tides at Sarasota run about 78 min ahead of the St. Petersburg station.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is high tide in Sarasota today?
High tide in Sarasota, FL today (Sunday, September 6) is at 8:08 am, at 2.6 ft.
What's the best tide to fish in Sarasota?
Moving water beats slack water in Sarasota—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–3:00 pm, driven by outgoing tide.
When is the best time of day to fish in Sarasota?
Dawn and dusk are the strongest light windows in Sarasota, 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–3:00 pm.
Should I fish Sarasota tomorrow?
Should I Fish? rates tomorrow (Monday, September 7) in Sarasota a MAYBE at 71/100—best window 12:00 pm–4:00 pm.
What time should I fish Sarasota?
Fish Sarasota today (Sunday, September 6) from 12:00 pm to 3:00 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.