How to use our fishing calendar
Planning your next fishing trip in Fort Pierce, United States ? Today is a average day for fishing. Our comprehensive fishing almanac combines our popular solunar tables, moon times, sunrise and sunset times, nearby tide chart, and a 7-day fishing calendar so you always know the best fishing times in your area. We analyse major and minor solunar bite times, rate each day on a five-star scale, and pair it with localized weather forecasts so you can quickly tell whether today is a good day to fish without juggling multiple tabs. Be sure to bookmark this page so you never miss a bite. view bite times...
- Check our unique Solunar Clock for precise solunar tables and the best moon phases.
- Use the Tide Clock section to sync bite times with high and low tide chart.
- Analyze the forecasted weather conditions, such as wind, barometric pressure and rain to plan your fishing session.
- Jump to the 7-Day Fishing Calendar for an extended fishing forecast, then explore nearby fishing spots on the interactive map.
Fort Pierce, Florida is a premier fishing destination on the Treasure Coast, offering outstanding inshore, offshore, and surf fishing opportunities year-round. Anglers come to Fort Pierce Inlet, the Indian River Lagoon, and nearby Atlantic reefs to target trophy snook, tarpon, snapper, grouper, and pelagic species. With easy access to deep water and expansive inshore flats, Fort Pierce fishing caters to both serious offshore anglers and light-tackle enthusiasts. read more...
Sun and Moon Times
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Moon under:
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Visibility:67%
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First Quarter Moon
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Distance to earth:394,857 kmProximity:25.4 %
Moon Phases for Fort Pierce
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average Day
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minor Time:12:52 am - 02:52 am
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major Time:07:28 am - 09:28 am
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minor Time:02:05 pm - 04:05 pm
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major Time:07:56 pm - 09:56 pm
Tides Times for Fishing: Tue, 23 Jun
Tide Clock
Tide Graph
Times
| Tide | Time | Height |
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| high | 04:50 am | 1.18 ft |
| low | 11:14 am | -0.03 ft |
| high | 05:39 pm | 1.21 ft |
| low | 11:43 pm | 0.46 ft |
Current Fishing Weather
Wind Speed and Direction
Wind Direction:
Wind Speed:
Wind Direction and Speed are one of the most important aspects for choosing a fishing spot. An offshore wind can help land-based anglers with longer casting distances, while an onshore wind will make kayak fishing safer. Often fish will also move to certain feeding areas depending on the wind direction. Check out the long term wind forecast at the charts below.
Fishing Barometer
Atmospheric Pressure:
Change since midnight:
Trend for next 6 hours:
Atmospheric or Barometric Pressure affects fish activity. The best fishing can be had on a rising barometer and also the time just before it is falling. A steady barometer in the higher ranges can also mean good fishing. A falling or low barometer reading without much change is usually not a very good time for fishing.
UV Effect on Fishing
As a rule of thumb, the higher the UV index, the deeper fish will move. Shallow water fishing is best done at times with a low UV index. When the UV is high, stick to early mornings, late evenings and shaded areas. The effect is less noticable in deeper water, but often a higher UV index can produce good results in the deep.
7 Day Fishing Weather
| Date | Major Bite Times | Minor Bite Times | Sun | Moon | Moonphase | Tide Times |
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First Quarter Moon |
high:
, 1.25 ft
, Coeff: 191
low:
, -0.03 ft
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, 1.21 ft
, Coeff: 184
low:
, 0.36 ft
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First Quarter Moon |
high:
, 1.18 ft
, Coeff: 177
low:
, -0.03 ft
high:
, 1.21 ft
, Coeff: 184
low:
, 0.46 ft
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Waxing Gibbous |
high:
, 1.15 ft
, Coeff: 170
low:
, -0 ft
high:
, 1.18 ft
, Coeff: 177
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Waxing Gibbous |
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, 0.49 ft
high:
, 1.12 ft
, Coeff: 163
low:
, -0 ft
high:
, 1.21 ft
, Coeff: 184
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Waxing Gibbous |
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, Coeff: 163
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, -0.03 ft
high:
, 1.21 ft
, Coeff: 184
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Waxing Gibbous |
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high:
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, Coeff: 163
low:
, -0.07 ft
high:
, 1.25 ft
, Coeff: 191
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Full Moon |
low:
, 0.46 ft
high:
, 1.15 ft
, Coeff: 170
low:
, -0.07 ft
high:
, 1.28 ft
, Coeff: 199
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Full Moon |
low:
, 0.43 ft
high:
, 1.15 ft
, Coeff: 170
low:
, -0.1 ft
high:
, 1.28 ft
, Coeff: 199
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Fishing Overview Fort Pierce
Fishing in Fort Pierce centers around a few key areas: the Fort Pierce Inlet, the Indian River Lagoon, the nearshore beaches, and the offshore reefs and ledges. Each zone fishes differently through the year, so tailoring your approach to the season and habitat is crucial.
Spring brings a surge of bait along the beaches and into the inlet. Snook, tarpon, and jacks stack up in the Fort Pierce Inlet and around bridge pilings. Work swimbaits, jerkbaits, or live pilchards on medium spinning tackle at dawn, dusk, and on strong tide changes. On calmer days, run just off the beach for cobia, king mackerel, and tarpon shadowing bait pods; slow-troll live baits or cast bucktail jigs to surface activity.
Summer in Fort Pierce is prime time for night fishing and offshore runs. Inshore, target big snook along the South Causeway and North Causeway bridges using live mullet or croakers fished tight to the shadow lines. In the Indian River Lagoon, hit grass flats and mangrove edges early with soft plastics and topwater plugs for trout and redfish, then slide deeper as the sun climbs. Offshore, run east to the 60–200 foot depths for mahi-mahi, sailfish, kingfish, and blackfin tuna. Troll a spread of small ballyhoo and skirted lures along color changes, weedlines, and current edges; keep a spinning rod ready with a jig or live bait for dolphin that show behind the boat.
Fall is a transition period with strong bait runs along the coast. Spanish mackerel, bluefish, and tarpon work the beach, making surf fishing highly productive. Use long spinning outfits with 1–3 oz spoons or live baits on fish-finder rigs for pompano, whiting, and the occasional snook right in the wash. Inside the inlet, drifting live baits near rocks and channel edges produces mangrove snapper, sheepshead, and drum.
Winter cools the water and concentrates fish in deeper holes and around structure. Work the Indian River’s deeper channels, docks, and spoil islands with shrimp-tipped jigs for trout, black drum, and sheepshead. Light tackle and subtle presentations pay off in the clearer, cooler water. Offshore, focus on bottom fishing: Fort Pierce has a network of natural and artificial reefs that hold snapper, grouper, triggerfish, and amberjack. Use 40–80 lb class gear, fish cut baits or live pinfish near the bottom, and pay attention to your sonar to stay on productive structure.
Across all seasons, success in Fort Pierce hinges on reading tide and current, matching bait size to local forage, and fishing tight to structure. The inlet rocks, bridge pilings, channel markers, and dock lines are consistent producers. Keep multiple setups ready—from light inshore spinning rods to heavy bottom rigs and offshore trolling outfits—so you can quickly adapt to conditions and maximize what Fort Pierce’s diverse fisheries have to offer.
Interactive Fishing Map for the greater Fort Pierce area
Beaches and Bays are ideal places for land-based fishing. If the beach is shallow and the water is clear then twilight times are usually the best times, especially when they coincide with a major or minor fishing time. Often the points on either side of a beach are the best spots. Or if the beach is large then look for irregularities in the breaking waves, indicating sandbanks and holes. We found 4 beaches and bays in this area.
Middle Cove Beach - 8.43212574542km , Herman Bay - 14.64417105594km , Walton Rocks Beach - 15.11019257809km , Herman's Bay Beach - 17.03427163278km
Harbours and Marinas can often times be productive fishing spots for land based fishing as their sheltered environment attracts a wide variety of bait fish. Similar to river mouths, harbour entrances are also great places to fish as lots of fish will move in and out with the rising and falling tides. There are 3 main harbours in this area.
City of Fort Pierce Marina - 0.50570303136km, Marina at Fort Pierce - 1.21592550316km, Riverside Marina - 3.6642072545km
We found a total of 40 potential fishing spots nearby Fort Pierce. Below you can find them organized on a map. Points, Headlands, Reefs, Islands, Channels, etc can all be productive fishing spots. As these are user submitted spots, there might be some errors in the exact location. You also need to cross check local fishing regulations. Some of the spots might be in or around marine reserves or other locations that cannot be fished. If you click on a location marker it will bring up some details and a quick link to google search, satellite maps and fishing times. Tip: Click/Tap on a new area to load more fishing spots.
City of Fort Pierce Marina - 0.50570303136km , Marina at Fort Pierce - 1.21592550316km , Causeway Island - 2.25473893284km , Jennings Cove - 3.32715789711km , Faber Cove - 3.39884210168km , Jim Island - 3.61433740534km , Riverside Marina - 3.6642072545km , Shortys Slough - 3.8016165115km , Mangrove Island - 4.03005733987km , Fort Pierce Inlet - 4.12246727522km , Tucker Cove - 4.15943681776km , Jack Island - 5.59282392731km , Pete Stones Creek - 5.60451346433km , Wildcat Cove - 5.68007471751km , Old Inlet - 6.15561492449km , Negro Cut - 6.17124515715km , Fish House Cove - 6.95999898843km , Middle Cove - 7.72763743829km , Garfield Cut - 7.82083240507km , Middle Cove Beach - 8.43212574542km , Blue Hole Creek - 9.22644941469km , Little Mud Creek - 10.24625462875km , Parks Cove - 10.5988144028km , Big Starvation Cove - 11.51579180827km , Little Parks Cove - 12.02237683093km , North Hutchinson Island - 12.21946224211km , The Savannahs - 12.27532081506km , Big Mud Creek - 12.53254973316km , Round Island - 12.9965887435km , Herman Bay - 14.64417105594km , Head Cove - 14.66580379476km , Walton Rocks Beach - 15.11019257809km , Head Cove Pocket - 15.13886239001km , Crawford Creek - 16.82088047706km , Little Starvation Cove - 16.91069612826km , Herman's Bay Beach - 17.03427163278km , Barkers Ditch Cove - 17.94548847157km , Martin Cove - 18.52918108495km , Hells Pocket - 19.0585848904km , Prang Island Creek - 19.58545681186km
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