Should I Fish Tarpon Springs, FL This Week?
69
/100
Tides & fishability—next 3 days
TODAY SUN 9/669MAYBE
MON 9/770MAYBE
TUE 9/869MAYBE
Curve height is tide level—curve color is how good the fishing should be. Green means go.
| Time ET | Tide | Height (ft) |
|---|---|---|
| 8:34 am | High | 3.09 |
| 4:40 pm | Low | 0.15 |
Today’s Solunar & Tide Almanac—Tarpon Springs
Solunar times
Minor1:23 am – 2:53 am
Major7:59 am – 10:59 am
Minor4:01 pm – 5:31 pm
Major8:30 pm – 11:30 pm
Major periods are the moon overhead or underfoot—minors are moonrise and moonset. They feed the score’s solunar factor.
Sun & moon
Sunrise7:12 am
Sunset7:46 pm
Moonrise2:08 am
Moonset4:46 pm
MoonWaning crescent · 24%
Water temp89°F
Tide strength
Today70% · average tide
Average tide strength today—currents at about 70% of this station's monthly peak.
Fishing Weather—Next 3 Days
Today
79°–86°F
Mon 9/7
78°–85°F
Tue 9/8
77°–92°F
Plan your trip—Tarpon Springs
Tide data: NOAA station Clearwater Beach (8726724). Tides at Tarpon Springs run about 71 min behind the Clearwater Beach station.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is high tide in Tarpon Springs today?
High tide in Tarpon Springs, FL today (Sunday, September 6) is at 8:34 am, at 3.1 ft.
What's the best tide to fish in Tarpon Springs?
Moving water beats slack water in Tarpon Springs—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 Tarpon Springs?
Dawn and dusk are the strongest light windows in Tarpon Springs, 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 Tarpon Springs tomorrow?
Should I Fish? rates tomorrow (Monday, September 7) in Tarpon Springs a MAYBE at 70/100—best window 1:00 pm–3:00 pm.
What time should I fish Tarpon Springs?
Fish Tarpon Springs 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.