Should I Fish Steinhatchee, FL This Week?
63
/100
Tides & fishability—next 3 days
TODAY WED 10/2163MAYBE
THU 10/2267MAYBE
FRI 10/2368MAYBE
Curve height is tide level—curve color is how good the fishing should be. Green means go.
| Time ET | Tide | Height (ft) |
|---|---|---|
| 4:37 am | Low | 1.75 |
| 10:35 am | High | 3.30 |
| 5:22 pm | Low | 1.05 |
| 11:46 pm | High | 3.18 |
Today’s Solunar & Tide Almanac—Steinhatchee
Solunar times
Minor2:17 am – 3:47 am
Major8:13 am – 11:13 am
Minor3:32 pm – 5:02 pm
Major8:35 pm – 11:35 pm
Major periods are the moon overhead or underfoot—minors are moonrise and moonset. They feed the score’s solunar factor.
Sun & moon
Sunrise7:39 am
Sunset6:56 pm
Moonrise4:17 pm
Moonset3:02 am
MoonWaxing gibbous · 78%
Water temp72°F
Tide strength
Today52% · neap tide
Weak neap tide today—currents only about 52% of this station's monthly peak. Expect a slower, subtler bite.
Fishing Weather—Next 3 Days
Today
48°–80°F
Thu 10/22
52°–77°F
Fri 10/23
51°–79°F
Plan your trip—Steinhatchee
Tide data: NOAA station Cedar Key (8727520). Tides at Steinhatchee run about 1 min behind the Cedar Key station.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is high tide in Steinhatchee today?
High tide in Steinhatchee, FL today (Wednesday, October 21) is at 10:35 am, at 3.3 ft.
What's the best tide to fish in Steinhatchee?
Moving water beats slack water in Steinhatchee—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–11:00 pm, driven by minor solunar.
When is the best time of day to fish in Steinhatchee?
Dawn and dusk are the strongest light windows in Steinhatchee, 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–11:00 pm.
Should I fish Steinhatchee tomorrow?
Should I Fish? rates tomorrow (Thursday, October 22) in Steinhatchee a MAYBE at 67/100—best window 10:00 pm–11:00 pm.
What time should I fish Steinhatchee?
Fish Steinhatchee today (Wednesday, October 21) from 6:00 pm to 11:00 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.