Should I Fish St. Simons Island, GA This Week?
73
/100
Tides & fishability—next 3 days
TODAY WED 10/2173MAYBE
THU 10/2272MAYBE
FRI 10/2371MAYBE
Curve height is tide level—curve color is how good the fishing should be. Green means go.
| Time ET | Tide | Height (ft) |
|---|---|---|
| 4:46 am | High | 6.47 |
| 11:01 am | Low | 1.70 |
| 5:14 pm | High | 6.90 |
| 11:40 pm | Low | 1.38 |
Today’s Solunar & Tide Almanac—St. Simons Island
Solunar times
Minor2:07 am – 3:37 am
Major8:05 am – 11:05 am
Minor3:26 pm – 4:56 pm
Major8:27 pm – 11:27 pm
Major periods are the moon overhead or underfoot—minors are moonrise and moonset. They feed the score’s solunar factor.
Sun & moon
Sunrise7:32 am
Sunset6:47 pm
Moonrise4:11 pm
Moonset2:52 am
MoonWaxing gibbous · 78%
Tide strength
Today62% · average tide
Average tide strength today—currents at about 62% of this station's monthly peak.
Fishing Weather—Next 3 Days
Today
54°–73°F
Thu 10/22
51°–72°F
Fri 10/23
56°–76°F
Plan your trip—St. Simons Island
Tide data: NOAA station St. Simons Light (8677344).
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is high tide in St. Simons Island today?
High tide in St. Simons Island, GA today (Wednesday, October 21) is at 4:46 am, at 6.5 ft.
What's the best tide to fish in St. Simons Island?
Moving water beats slack water in St. Simons 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 7:00 am–10:00 am, driven by low light + falling pressure.
When is the best time of day to fish in St. Simons Island?
Dawn and dusk are the strongest light windows in St. Simons 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 7:00 am–10:00 am.
Should I fish St. Simons Island tomorrow?
Should I Fish? rates tomorrow (Thursday, October 22) in St. Simons Island a MAYBE at 72/100—best window 9:00 pm–11:00 pm.
What time should I fish St. Simons Island?
Fish St. Simons Island today (Wednesday, October 21) 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 GA?
Yes—saltwater fishing in Georgia requires a Georgia Fishing License plus the free Saltwater Information Program (SIP) permit. Issued by Georgia DNR; the SIP permit is required for saltwater and is free. You can get one through the state agency listed below.
Georgia Fishing License plus the free Saltwater Information Program (SIP) permit →