How to use our fishing calendar
Planning your next fishing trip in Vero Beach, United States ? Today is a poor 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 Vero Beach, Florida centers on a rich mix of Atlantic inshore, surf and offshore opportunities, with year‑round action for both live‑bait and artificial‑lure anglers. The Indian River Lagoon, nearby inlets, and Atlantic beaches produce consistent catches of snook, redfish, speckled trout, tarpon, pompano, and a wide range of bluewater pelagics. From kayak and wade fishing to beach casting and deep sea charters, Vero Beach offers some of the most diverse fishing on Florida’s Treasure Coast. read more...
Sun and Moon Times
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Nautical Twilight begins:Sunrise:
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Sunset:Nautical Twilight ends:
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Moonrise:
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Moon over:
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Moon under:
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Visibility:52%
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First Quarter Moon
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Distance to earth:396,614 kmProximity:21.3 %
Moon Phases for Vero Beach
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poor Day
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major Time:
06:08 am -
08:08 am
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minor Time:12:53 pm - 02:53 pm
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major Time:
06:37 pm -
08:37 pm
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minor Time:11:23 pm - 01:23 am
Tides Times for Fishing: Tue, 21 Jul
Tide Clock
Tide Graph
Times
| Tide | Time | Height |
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| high | 05:26 am | 0.2 ft |
| low | 11:38 am | -0.33 ft |
| high | 06:24 pm | 0.33 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:
, 0.26 ft
low:
, -0.33 ft
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, 0.33 ft
low:
, -0.23 ft
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First Quarter Moon |
high:
, 0.2 ft
low:
, -0.33 ft
high:
, 0.33 ft
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First Quarter Moon |
low:
, -0.2 ft
high:
, 0.13 ft
low:
, -0.33 ft
high:
, 0.36 ft
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Waxing Gibbous |
low:
, -0.16 ft
high:
, 0.1 ft
low:
, -0.33 ft
high:
, 0.39 ft
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Waxing Gibbous |
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, -0.16 ft
high:
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low:
, -0.33 ft
high:
, 0.39 ft
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Waxing Gibbous |
low:
, -0.16 ft
high:
, 0.07 ft
low:
, -0.33 ft
high:
, 0.43 ft
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Waxing Gibbous |
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high:
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low:
, -0.36 ft
high:
, 0.43 ft
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Full Moon |
low:
, -0.2 ft
high:
, 0.1 ft
low:
, -0.36 ft
high:
, 0.43 ft
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Fishing Overview Vero Beach
Vero Beach fishing is defined by its access to the Indian River Lagoon, productive Atlantic surf, and quick runs to Gulf Stream waters. Anglers can target inshore species like snook, redfish and trout at daybreak, then slide offshore for mahi, sailfish and kingfish when the sun gets higher. Understanding seasonal patterns and local structure is the key to consistent action.
Inshore, the Indian River Lagoon around Vero Beach fishes best at low light and moving tides. Winter and early spring see clear water and schooling trout and redfish on grass flats and potholes. Work soft plastics on 1/8–1/4 oz jig heads, or shrimp under a popping cork along channel edges and flat drop‑offs. Snook concentrate in deeper holes, around bridges and residential docks; slow‑roll swimbaits or pitch live shrimp and small baitfish tight to pilings.
Spring through early summer brings a strong bait run. That’s prime time to target snook, tarpon, and jacks along the Intracoastal channel, around mangrove shorelines, and at any choke point with current. Freeline live mullet or pilchards on 30–40 lb leader near bridge fenders and dock lines. For artificial purists, walk‑the‑dog topwaters and suspending twitchbaits produce explosive strikes at dawn and dusk along mangroves and oyster edges.
The Vero Beach surf can be excellent almost any month, with distinct peaks. Fall and spring are classic pompano seasons; set up long surf rods with double‑drop rigs, 2–4 oz pyramid sinkers and sand flea, clam or Fishbites strips. Cast beyond the first trough and stagger distances to locate the school. Whiting and croaker hug the inside trough; scale down to smaller hooks and lighter weights for steady action. When baitfish push down the beach, expect Spanish mackerel, bluefish and jacks—throw metal spoons, jigs, or small plugs on 20–30 lb leader to prevent cut‑offs.
Offshore, Vero Beach anglers benefit from relatively short runs to Gulf Stream influenced water. Winter is prime sailfish time along temperature breaks and color changes; slow‑troll ballyhoo or drift live baits over 100–200 ft contours. Spring and summer bring mahi, blackfin tuna, and wahoo into range. Troll a spread of skirted ballyhoo, feathers and diving plugs along weedlines, rips, and bird activity. Keep a spinning rod rigged with a jig or bucktail to pitch at cobia around rays and floating debris.
Structure is everything in Vero Beach waters. Inshore, focus on docks, bridge pilings, mangrove points, spoil islands and channel edges. Use a quiet approach in shallow water—poling, drifting, or using a trolling motor on low power keeps fish from spooking. Offshore, target reef lines, wrecks and live bottom for snapper, grouper, amberjack and kingfish with live pinfish, sardines or vertical jigs. No matter the season, matching bait size, fishing during moving tides, and watching birds and bait schools will dramatically increase success around Vero Beach.
Interactive Fishing Map for the greater Vero Beach 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 2 beaches and bays in this area.
Pine Island Bay - 12.68952866068km , Wabasso Beach - 14.34514210803km
We found a total of 40 potential fishing spots nearby Vero Beach. 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.
Farley Island - 2.9707691532km , Vossinbury Creek - 3.03117884479km , Riomar Creek - 3.15069714863km , Fritz Island - 3.23895265079km , North Creek - 3.2905703932km , South Creek - 3.30338022663km , Erwin Cove - 3.84559468427km , Prang Island - 4.38320946721km , Prang Island Creek - 4.53288570681km , Jandrew Cove - 4.57950602133km , Gifford Island - 4.8907041657km , Hells Pocket - 4.99991752199km , McCullers Cove - 5.07271555152km , Cleve Hinton Creek - 5.23384337901km , Martin Cove - 5.50917285097km , Stingray Creek - 5.63421313656km , Crawford Creek - 5.81820162701km , Barkers Ditch Cove - 6.04262763093km , Chambers Cove - 6.15724751254km , Little Starvation Cove - 7.05066803175km , South Sister Island - 7.73182387958km , North Sister Island - 8.25302700627km , Head Cove Pocket - 8.45157166372km , Barker Island - 8.75176610843km , Head Cove - 8.90350321345km , Hole in the Wall Island - 9.32560992628km , Johns Island Creek - 9.45028367455km , Little Parks Cove - 10.46866179453km , Round Island - 10.59380909599km , North Hutchinson Island - 11.5375267729km , Big Starvation Cove - 11.86211573265km , Parks Cove - 11.87290962719km , Pine Island Bay - 12.68952866068km , Wabasso Island - 13.45568507794km , Michael Creek - 13.62119941247km , Michael Island - 13.7412345275km , Blue Hole Creek - 14.33132752761km , Wabasso Beach - 14.34514210803km , Preachers Island - 14.90706520015km , Henry Schacht Lake - 15.00965591961km
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