Best Time to Fish in Melbourne
Florida · Tuesday, October 13
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7:22 AM
Sunrise
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6:56 PM
Sunset
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7%
Moon
The next 7 days in Melbourne
| Day | Dawn window | Dusk window | Moon |
|---|---|---|---|
| Today | 6:52 AM – 8:22 AM | 5:26 PM – 7:26 PM | 🌒 Waxing Crescent · 7% |
| Wed, Oct 14 | 6:53 AM – 8:23 AM | 5:25 PM – 7:25 PM | 🌒 Waxing Crescent · 13% |
| Thu, Oct 15 | 6:53 AM – 8:23 AM | 5:24 PM – 7:24 PM | 🌒 Waxing Crescent · 21% |
| Fri, Oct 16 | 6:54 AM – 8:24 AM | 5:23 PM – 7:23 PM | 🌒 Waxing Crescent · 30% |
| Sat, Oct 17 | 6:55 AM – 8:25 AM | 5:22 PM – 7:22 PM | 🌓 First Quarter · 40% |
| Sun, Oct 18 | 6:55 AM – 8:25 AM | 5:21 PM – 7:21 PM | 🌓 First Quarter · 51% |
| Mon, Oct 19 | 6:56 AM – 8:26 AM | 5:20 PM – 7:20 PM | 🌓 First Quarter · 61% |
Dawn and dusk windows are computed from sunrise/sunset for Melbourne; times shown in local time. Best-window ranges are guidance, not guarantees — weather and tides matter too.
Today's best windows in Melbourne
🌅 Dawn — 6:52 AM to 8:22 AM
The first light window is the most reliable bite of the day for most species — fish move shallow to feed before the sun gets high.
🌇 Dusk — 5:26 PM to 7:26 PM
The last couple hours of light are the second prime window, especially as water cools and bait moves.
🌙 Moon — Waxing Crescent (7% lit)
Solunar feeding activity peaks around the new and full moons. Overlap a solunar period with dawn or dusk and you have the best window of the day.
Sunrise, sunset, and moon phase are computed for Melbourne (Florida); times shown in local time. Best-window ranges are guidance, not guarantees — weather and tides matter too.
Today's tides in Melbourne
| Tide | Time | Height |
|---|---|---|
| High | 1:05 AM | 0.8 ft |
| Low | 7:38 AM | 0.7 ft |
| High | 2:17 PM | 0.9 ft |
| Low | 9:06 PM | 0.7 ft |
Predictions from NOAA station 8721843 (Melbourne Causeway), about 1 mi from Melbourne. Times in local time, heights relative to MLLW.
Get the precise solunar + tide forecast for your spot
Dawn and dusk are the reliable daily answer, but the exact solunar major/minor periods and the tides for the specific water you're fishing shift day to day. The MyFishingBuds AI Trip Planner pulls live NOAA, USGS, and solunar data to score the best times for your exact Melbourne spot.
See the AI Trip Planner →Best season to fish Melbourne
Year-round fishery. The cool months (fall through spring) are the peak for redfish and trophy spotted seatrout on the clear lagoon flats — calm, clear mornings produce tailing fish. Snook fish the lagoon and the inlet in the warmer months (harvest seasons apply). Black drum tail the flats in the cooler months. Sebastian Inlet to the south runs snook, redfish, Spanish mackerel, and pompano on the tides. The lagoon is tide-poor and wind-driven, so water clarity and the breeze matter more than the tide chart. Summer brings heat and afternoon storms.
Best time to fish in Melbourne — FAQ
What is the best time of day to fish in Melbourne?
The most reliable windows are the low-light hours around sunrise and sunset. Today in Melbourne, sunrise is about 7:22 AM and sunset about 6:56 PM, so the dawn and dusk windows either side of those are your best bets — especially on an overcast day or a moving tide.
Does the moon affect fishing in Melbourne?
Yes. The strongest solunar feeding periods and biggest tides come around the new and full moons. The moon is currently a Waxing Crescent (7% illuminated). For the precise solunar major/minor times and tides for your exact spot, use the MyFishingBuds AI Trip Planner.
What is the best season to fish in Melbourne?
Year-round fishery. The cool months (fall through spring) are the peak for redfish and trophy spotted seatrout on the clear lagoon flats — calm, clear mornings produce tailing fish. Snook fish the lagoon and the inlet in the warmer months (harvest seasons apply). Black drum tail the flats in the cooler months. Sebastian Inlet to the south runs snook, redfish, Spanish mackerel, and pompano on the tides. The lagoon is tide-poor and wind-driven, so water clarity and the breeze matter more than the tide chart. Summer brings heat and afternoon storms.
Do I need a fishing license to fish in Melbourne?
Yes — most adult anglers need a Florida fishing license. See the Florida fishing license guide for 2026 resident and non-resident prices, who's exempt, and where to buy.
What tide is best for fishing in Melbourne?
Moving water usually beats slack tide — fish the hour or so around a tide change, when current is strongest and sweeps bait past structure. See today's tide times for Melbourne above to plan around the next high or low.
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