Today's Best Fishing & Tide Times for
Fort Myers, United States 🇺🇸

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Planning your next fishing trip in Fort Myers, 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 Myers, Florida offers year-round fishing on the Gulf Coast, with easy access to the Caloosahatchee River, Pine Island Sound, Matlacha Pass, and the nearshore Gulf of Mexico. Anglers target inshore gamefish like snook, redfish, and seatrout, along with tarpon, grouper, snapper, and pelagics just off the beach. With vast grassflats, mangrove shorelines, oyster bars, and beach structure, Fort Myers fishing combines variety, trophy potential, and consistent action. read more...

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Sun and Moon Times

The sun will be at it's highest point at . Today we have 13:48 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:
  • Moonrise:
  • Moonset:
  • Moon over:
  • Moon under:
  • Visibility:
    81%
  • Waning Gibbous - 81% illuminated Waning Gibbous
Next New Moon in ~10 days on 14th July
  • Distance to earth:
    389,716 km
    Proximity:
    37.5 %
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 Fort Myers
Full Moon
Mon, 29 Jun
New Moon
Tue, 14 Jul
Full Moon
Wed, 29 Jul

Solunar Bite Times

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Best fishing times:
  • major Time:
    03:48 am - 05:48 am
  • minor Time:
    09:40 am - 11:40 am
  • major Time:
    04:08 pm - 06:08 pm
  • minor Time:
    10:37 pm - 12:37 am
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 Waning Gibbous at 81% lumination. According to the Solunar Theory, today is a average 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 -3 hour and -51 minute. The gray time indicator displays the current local time.
America/New_York • Sat, 4 Jul 06:48 • 26.622, -81.841

Tides Times for Fishing: Sat, 4 Jul

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 13 minutes.
Tide Graph
02:00 am 08:01 am 01:11 pm 06:21 pm AM PM 1.02 ft 0 ft height hour: 12 2 4 6 8 10 12 2 4 6 8 10 12
Times
Tide Time Height
low 02:00 am 0 ft
high 08:01 am 0.69 ft
low 01:11 pm 0.52 ft
high 06:21 pm 1.02 ft
Tide Coefficient at 08:01 am is 51
Tide Coefficient at 06:21 pm is 114
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.
Selected Weather Station: Fort Myers, US
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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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S: 		Waning Gibbous moon phase
Waning Gibbous
low: , -0.03 ft
high: , 0.66 ft , Coeff: 45
low: , 0.56 ft
high: , 1.08 ft , Coeff: 126
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S: 		Waning Gibbous moon phase
Waning Gibbous
low: , 0 ft
high: , 0.69 ft , Coeff: 51
low: , 0.52 ft
high: , 1.02 ft , Coeff: 114
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S: 		R:
S: 		Waning Gibbous moon phase
Waning Gibbous
low: , 0.07 ft
high: , 0.75 ft , Coeff: 64
low: , 0.46 ft
high: , 0.92 ft , Coeff: 95
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S: 		Third Quarter Moon moon phase
Third Quarter Moon
low: , 0.16 ft
high: , 0.82 ft , Coeff: 76
low: , 0.39 ft
high: , 0.79 ft , Coeff: 70
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S: 		Third Quarter Moon moon phase
Third Quarter Moon
low: , 0.3 ft
high: , 0.89 ft , Coeff: 89
low: , 0.3 ft
high: , 0.69 ft , Coeff: 51
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S: 		R:
S: 		Third Quarter Moon moon phase
Third Quarter Moon
low: , 0.39 ft
high: , 0.98 ft , Coeff: 107
low: , 0.16 ft
high: , 0.59 ft , Coeff: 32
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S: 		R:
S: 		Waning Crescent moon phase
Waning Crescent
low: , 0.52 ft
high: , 1.05 ft , Coeff: 120
low: , 0.03 ft
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S: 		R:
S: 		Waning Crescent moon phase
Waning Crescent
high: , 1.15 ft , Coeff: 139
low: , -0.07 ft
*bold times indicate best fishing times around sunrise or sunset

Fishing Overview Fort Myers

Fort Myers fishing centers around the Caloosahatchee River, Pine Island Sound, Sanibel and Captiva, and the expansive backcountry of Matlacha Pass. Inshore, the big three—snook, redfish, and spotted seatrout—drive much of the action, while nearshore structure and wrecks hold grouper, snapper, mackerel, and seasonal pelagics. Access is excellent via public ramps along McGregor Boulevard, Punta Rassa, and around Cape Coral, giving small-boat and kayak anglers plenty of options.

Seasonal patterns in Fort Myers are key. Late spring through early fall brings strong snook and tarpon fishing along the beaches of Sanibel, Captiva, and Lovers Key, as well as in the passes and river mouth. Hot summer water pushes fish tight to current and shade—focus on dock lines, bridge pilings, and deeper troughs. Fall brings schools of baitfish and aggressive feeds on the bars and along the outer islands, with Spanish mackerel, jacks, and bull reds mixed in. Winter cool-down pushes seatrout onto deeper grassflats and channels in Pine Island Sound and concentrates sheepshead, black drum, and mangrove snapper around rock piles, oyster bars, and bridges.

Fort Myers offers diverse habitat types. Shallow turtle grass and sand potholes in Pine Island Sound and along Sanibel’s inside shore are prime for sight-fishing reds and trout on high, clear tides. Mangrove shorelines and feeder creeks in Matlacha Pass and the Caloosahatchee backwaters hold snook year-round, especially where current wraps around points or spills from residential canals. Nearshore, artificial reefs and natural ledges just a few miles off the beach hold gag grouper, lane and mangrove snapper, cobia, and schools of king and Spanish mackerel when bait is thick.

Common techniques revolve around natural bait and light tackle. For inshore, 2500–3000 size spinning outfits with 10–20 lb braid and 20–30 lb fluorocarbon leaders cover most situations. Free-line live shrimp, pilchards, or pinfish around mangroves, docks, and current edges for snook and redfish; add a split shot or light jighead when the tide rips. On the grassflats, 1/8–1/4 oz jigheads tipped with shrimp or soft plastics in natural shades excel for trout. Popping corks with a 2–3 ft leader and a shrimp or paddle-tail are deadly over mixed grass and sand.

Tactical tips make a big difference in this area’s pressured water. Fish low-light windows—dawn, dusk, and tide changes—around Sanibel and Captiva passes for the best shot at quality snook and tarpon. In the Caloosahatchee, work up-current sides of bridge pilings and channel markers, letting baits sweep naturally with the tide. When targeting reds on the flats, pole or drift quietly and cast ahead of cruising fish, keeping boat noise low. For nearshore trips, watch for bird activity and surface bait; trolling small spoons or dusters behind planers is effective for Spanish and king mackerel, while dropping live baits or jigs to the bottom around wrecks and reefs produces grouper and snapper. Adjust leader strength to water clarity—lighter for clear grassflats, heavier around structure—to maximize bites while still landing fish in Fort Myers’ demanding, structure-rich environment.

Interactive Fishing Map for the greater Fort Myers 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 1 beaches and bays in this area.

Big Bayou - 14.63486844861km

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 12 main harbours in this area.

Mainsail Marina - 3.8198674606km, City of Fort Myers Yacht Basin - 4.0506393606km, Centennial Harbor Marina - 4.18843834714km, Caloosa Isle Marina - 7.01672145262km, Harbour Village Marina - 7.69603198817km, Paradise Yacht Club Marina - 7.69603198817km, Dolphin Marina - 12.07264814909km, Mid Island Marina - 12.12069875775km, Deep Lagoon Boat Club Marina - 12.2388220725km, Gulf Harbor Yacht Club - 13.8615599778km, Peppertree Pointe Marina - 15.47022736156km, Tarpon Point Marina - 18.33638123053km

We found a total of 40 potential fishing spots nearby Fort Myers. 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.

Billy Creek - 3.69890847023km , Mainsail Marina - 3.8198674606km , City of Fort Myers Yacht Basin - 4.0506393606km , Centennial Harbor Marina - 4.18843834714km , Manuel Branch - 4.36519396626km , Lofton Island - 4.52588652651km , Powell Creek - 6.06714167364km , Hancock Creek - 6.59783441004km , Caloosa Isle Marina - 7.01672145262km , Midway Island - 7.47416729412km , Whiskey Creek - 7.58157992949km , Fourmile Cove - 7.58542963168km , Harbour Village Marina - 7.69603198817km , Paradise Yacht Club Marina - 7.69603198817km , Daughtrey Creek - 8.19560666492km , Beautiful Island - 8.3723783576km , Yellow Fever Creek - 8.91558081147km , Buzzard Roost - 9.11798896201km , Orange River - 9.20073776334km , Popash Creek - 9.67315590606km , Stroud Creek - 9.81650110191km , Dolphin Marina - 12.07264814909km , Mid Island Marina - 12.12069875775km , Deep Lagoon - 12.17747676545km , Deep Lagoon Boat Club Marina - 12.2388220725km , Gulf Harbor Yacht Club - 13.8615599778km , Bimini Basin - 14.08468897021km , Big Bayou - 14.63486844861km , Peppertree Pointe Marina - 15.47022736156km , Balsam Lake - 16.46180244872km , Lily Lake - 16.52760349679km , Rose Apple Lake - 16.86772756373km , Telegraph Creek - 17.65140463905km , Mullock Creek - 17.88080774924km , Hickey Creek Swamp - 17.97531004399km , Stricklin Gully - 18.05185810008km , Hendry Creek - 18.12683745165km , Glover Bight - 18.31745609677km , Tarpon Point Marina - 18.33638123053km , Iona Cove - 18.59821107253km

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