Today's Best Fishing & Tide Times for
Clearwater, United States ðŸ‡ºðŸ‡¸

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Planning your next fishing trip in Clearwater, United States ? Today is a excellent 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.

Fishing in Clearwater, Florida offers year-round action, from inshore speckled trout and redfish on the grass flats to hard-fighting tarpon and king mackerel along the beaches and nearshore reefs. Clearwater’s mix of Gulf of Mexico coastline, bridges, piers, and back-bay estuaries creates one of the most versatile saltwater fishing destinations on Florida’s west coast. read more...

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Sun and Moon Times

The sun will be at it's highest point at . Today we have 13:57 hours of daylight. For shallow water fishing the twilight periods are often the most productive fishing times, especially on days when a major or minor time will coincide with twilight. In low light conditions predators have better cover for their ambush and often hunt in shallow water.
  • Nautical Twilight begins:
    Sunrise:
  • Sunset:
    Nautical Twilight ends:
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  • Moon over:
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  • Visibility:
    4%
  • New Moon - 4% illuminated New Moon
Next Full Moon in ~13 days on 29th June
New Moon is generally a very productive time for fishing. Dark nights mean that many predators feed more actively during daylight hours. The combined gravity of sun and moon during New Moon days has a stronger effect on all water bodies, leads to increased food availabilty and hence better fishing.
  • Distance to earth:
    365,349 km
    Proximity:
    94.7 %
We can compare the current moon distance to it's minimum and maximum distance from earth and express that as proximity. A high proximity means the moon is closer to earth. At 50% it would be at it's mean distance. A high proximity causes big tides, currents and has a direct effect on increased bite times. A proximity greater than 90% indicates a super moon.
Moon Phases for Clearwater
New Moon
Sun, 14 Jun
Full Moon
Mon, 29 Jun
New Moon
Tue, 14 Jul
Full Moon
Wed, 29 Jul

Solunar Bite Times

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    01:39 am - 03:39 am
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    06:59 am - 08:59 am
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    02:15 pm - 04:15 pm
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    09:31 pm - 11:31 pm
All times are displayed in the America/New_York timezone and are automatically adjusted to daylight savings. The current timezone offset is -4 hours. Green and yellow areas indicate the best fishing times (major and minor). Blue areas indicate high and low tides. The center shows the current moon phase which is a New Moon at 4% lumination. According to the Solunar Theory, today is a excellent day for fishing, but you need to cross check this with the current weather forecast for a final decision. The next best fishing time ( ) starts in -1 hour and -18 minute. The gray time indicator displays the current local time.
America/New_York • Tue, 16 Jun 13:56 • 27.966, -82.8

Tides Times for Fishing: Tue, 16 Jun

The Tideclock displays the tide status and the hours until the next tide. Currently the tide is rising and the next high tide is in 1 hour and 39 minutes.
Tide Graph
03:36 pm AM PM 3.81 ft 3.81 ft height hour: 12 2 4 6 8 10 12 2 4 6 8 10 12
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Tide Time Height
high 03:36 pm 3.81 ft
Tide Coefficient at 03:36 pm is 190
For fishing, stronger tides are often favourable as they cause stronger currents and more motion on the sea bed. The above tidal coefficients give us an indication of how strong the tides are compared to their average. A value over 90 indicates very strong tides, known as spring tides. A low value indicates weak tides, known as neap tides. The tidal coefficient can range from 20 to 120 with a mean value of 70. A higher number usually indicates better fishing.
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Current Fishing Weather

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7 Day Fishing Weather

The weather plays an important role in fishing. Wind strenght and direction often determine where you can fish and where fish might be holding. Although high pressure is usually good for fishing, steep pressure changes often trigger feeding frenzies and are great times for fishing. Of course temperature has also a strong effect on fishing and comfort on the water. So make sure to cross check the weather forecast with the solunar fishing times to determine the best times to go fishing. The graph below shows you the 3 hourly weather progression over the next 7 days. Scroll the graph left or right to see more.
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7 Day Fishing Forecast Calendar
Date Major Bite Times Minor Bite Times Sun Moon Moonphase Tide Times
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New Moon
high: , 3.81 ft , Coeff: 190
low: , -0.98 ft
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New Moon
high: , 3.81 ft , Coeff: 190
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S: 		Waxing Crescent moon phase
Waxing Crescent
low: , -0.89 ft
high: , 3.64 ft , Coeff: 178
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Waxing Crescent
low: , -0.66 ft
high: , 1.67 ft , Coeff: 39
low: , 1.87 ft
high: , 3.38 ft , Coeff: 160
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S: 		Waxing Crescent moon phase
Waxing Crescent
low: , -0.36 ft
high: , 1.77 ft , Coeff: 46
low: , 1.84 ft
high: , 2.99 ft , Coeff: 132
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First Quarter Moon
low: , 0 ft
high: , 1.94 ft , Coeff: 57
low: , 1.67 ft
high: , 2.53 ft , Coeff: 99
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First Quarter Moon
low: , 0.39 ft
high: , 2.2 ft , Coeff: 76
low: , 1.41 ft
high: , 2.1 ft , Coeff: 69
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S: 		First Quarter Moon moon phase
First Quarter Moon
low: , 0.79 ft
high: , 2.43 ft , Coeff: 92
low: , 1.02 ft
high: , 1.8 ft , Coeff: 48
*bold times indicate best fishing times around sunrise or sunset

Fishing Overview Clearwater

Clearwater, Florida fishing is built around a rich mix of grass flats, sandy beaches, bridge pilings, passes, and Gulf wrecks, giving anglers options in almost any weather or season. Inshore, spotted seatrout, redfish, and snook anchor the fishery, while nearshore and offshore structure holds grouper, snapper, king mackerel, and cobia. Clearwater Beach, Clearwater Pass, and the Intracoastal Waterway all offer productive, easy-access water for boat and shore anglers.

Seasonally, spring kicks off the most consistent bite. Rising water temps push trout and redfish onto the shallow grass flats inside Clearwater Harbor; look for 2–5 feet of water with mixed turtle grass and potholes. At the same time, Spanish mackerel, kingfish, and cobia push along the beaches and nearshore reefs. Slow-troll live pilchards or threadfin herring over hard bottom and artificial reefs, or cast spoons and small jigs when you see bait sprayed on the surface.

Summer brings classic west-coast Florida action. At first light, snook stack along Clearwater Beach troughs, around rock jetties, and in the shadow lines of the bridges. Freeline live scaled sardines or shrimp on 20–30 lb fluorocarbon leaders; downsize to get more bites in ultra-clear water. Tarpon migrate just off the sandbars—look for rolling strings of fish running north–south and present large live baits or 4–6 inch soft-plastic swimbaits slightly ahead of the school. By mid-morning, shift to deeper passes, docks, and mangrove points to avoid the heat.

Fall is arguably the best all-around time to fish Clearwater. Bait floods the bays and beaches, and nearly everything feeds aggressively. Target schooling redfish on the flats by watching for wakes and nervous mullet; gold spoons, topwater plugs, and soft jerkbaits excel when worked over broken grass. Offshore, cooling water brings king mackerel and grouper closer in. Vertical jig metal jigs over ledges or fish live pinfish on the bottom around rock piles in 40–80 feet for gag and red grouper.

In winter, focus on deeper potholes, channels, and residential canals that hold slightly warmer water. Trout and sheepshead concentrate around bridge pilings, docks, and rock piles; a simple shrimp-and-jighead combo or small live shrimp on a light knocker rig is hard to beat. Light tackle in the 8–12 lb class with fluorocarbon leaders helps when the water gets crystal clear. Work your baits slowly—many strikes come right on the bottom or when the bait pauses.

Clearwater offers strong shore and pier fishing options for anglers without boats. Clearwater Beach surf can produce pompano, whiting, and Spanish mackerel; cast small jigs tipped with shrimp into the first and second troughs. From pier and bridge railings, present baits vertically: live shrimp for sheepshead and mangrove snapper, cut bait for mackerel and sharks. Keep a sabiki rig ready to load up on threadfin and scaled sardines whenever bait shows, then immediately deploy one as a live offering for larger predators.

Across all seasons, success in Clearwater comes from reading tide and water clarity. Moving water is critical—focus on current edges in passes, around points, and along channel turns. Scale tackle to conditions: lighter line and smaller hooks for finicky inshore species in clear water, heavier gear and abrasion-resistant leaders when working structure for grouper, snook, or tarpon. Rotate between hard bottom, grass flats, and man-made structure until you find bait and active fish, then refine lure size, depth, and retrieve speed to match what they’re feeding on.

Interactive Fishing Map for the greater Clearwater 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 5 beaches and bays in this area.

Clearwater Bay - 2.15370965298km , Clearwater Beach Island - 3.73029668746km , Scharrer Bayou - 5.47586619152km , Long Bayou - 9.04377293951km , Cooper Bayou - 10.26275534886km

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 1 main harbours in this area.

Dunedin Marina - 5.11869913339km

We found a total of 40 potential fishing spots nearby Clearwater. 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.

Clearwater Harbor - 1.12805201113km , Clearwater Bay - 2.15370965298km , Lake Bellevue - 2.17036690884km , Pasadees Key - 2.3097428754km , "One-Tree Island" - 2.6320897851km , Crest Lake - 2.76109754218km , Excelsior - 2.8395753891km , Belleview Island - 2.84710529229km , Hobart Lake - 3.21440515823km , Grassy Island (historical) - 3.31509581541km , Pope Island (historical) - 3.31509581541km , Big Mangrove Key - 3.31509581541km , Lone Palm Island (historical) - 3.31509581541km , Cow Island (historical) - 3.31509581541km , Sunny Lake - 3.52794286101km , Clearwater Beach Island - 3.73029668746km , Moonshine Island - 4.5374324792km , Core Island - 4.59561503717km , Malone Island - 4.91431792661km , Dunedin Marina - 5.11869913339km , Scharrer Bayou - 5.47586619152km , Keene Lake - 5.67081074837km , Lake Citrus - 5.91247596241km , Beckett Lake - 5.98459185756km , Harbor Lake - 6.18424491824km , Jerry Lake - 6.3995236111km , Lake Sperry - 6.86886425928km , Caladesi Island - 7.33358693718km , Seven Mouth Creek - 7.64557589539km , Sand Keys - 7.88917871871km , Lake Patricia - 7.98105720767km , Church Creek - 8.04051473938km , McKay Creek - 8.12886416245km , Broken Island - 8.19679547591km , Largo Inlet - 8.26968007985km , Allen Creek - 8.29173090194km , Lake Chautauqua - 8.73323368055km , Curlew Creek - 8.86697675197km , Long Bayou - 9.04377293951km , Cooper Bayou - 10.26275534886km

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