Best Time to Fish in Siesta Key
Florida · Tuesday, October 13
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7:29 AM
Sunrise
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7:05 PM
Sunset
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7%
Moon
The next 7 days in Siesta Key
| Day | Dawn window | Dusk window | Moon |
|---|---|---|---|
| Today | 6:59 AM – 8:29 AM | 5:35 PM – 7:35 PM | 🌒 Waxing Crescent · 7% |
| Wed, Oct 14 | 7:00 AM – 8:30 AM | 5:34 PM – 7:34 PM | 🌒 Waxing Crescent · 13% |
| Thu, Oct 15 | 7:01 AM – 8:31 AM | 5:33 PM – 7:33 PM | 🌒 Waxing Crescent · 21% |
| Fri, Oct 16 | 7:01 AM – 8:31 AM | 5:32 PM – 7:32 PM | 🌒 Waxing Crescent · 30% |
| Sat, Oct 17 | 7:02 AM – 8:32 AM | 5:31 PM – 7:31 PM | 🌓 First Quarter · 40% |
| Sun, Oct 18 | 7:02 AM – 8:32 AM | 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM | 🌓 First Quarter · 51% |
| Mon, Oct 19 | 7:03 AM – 8:33 AM | 5:29 PM – 7:29 PM | 🌓 First Quarter · 61% |
Dawn and dusk windows are computed from sunrise/sunset for Siesta Key; times shown in local time. Best-window ranges are guidance, not guarantees — weather and tides matter too.
Today's best windows in Siesta Key
🌅 Dawn — 6:59 AM to 8:29 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 — 5:35 PM to 7:35 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 Siesta Key (Florida); times shown in local time. Best-window ranges are guidance, not guarantees — weather and tides matter too.
Today's tides in Siesta Key
| Tide | Time | Height |
|---|---|---|
| High | 12:18 AM | 2.4 ft |
| Low | 8:13 AM | 0.2 ft |
| High | 3:25 PM | 1.6 ft |
| Low | 6:37 PM | 1.4 ft |
Predictions from NOAA station 8726034 (Siesta Key, Big Sarasota Pass), about 2 mi from Siesta Key. 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 Siesta Key spot.
See the AI Trip Planner →Best season to fish Siesta Key
Year-round fishery. Fall (October-December) is the inshore peak — redfish school in Roberts Bay and Little Sarasota Bay, and trout fishing on the clear flats is at its best. The beach tarpon run peaks May-July along the Siesta Gulf beaches and at Big Pass. Snook stack at Big Pass and the bridges in the warm months (harvest seasons apply). Spanish and king mackerel work the Point of Rocks and the nearshore reefs spring and fall; snapper hold the hard bottom. Winter brings sheepshead and pompano. Summer is hot with afternoon storms — fish dawn, dusk, and the tarpon beaches.
Best time to fish in Siesta Key — FAQ
What is the best time of day to fish in Siesta Key?
The most reliable windows are the low-light hours around sunrise and sunset. Today in Siesta Key, sunrise is about 7:29 AM and sunset about 7:05 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 Siesta Key?
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 Siesta Key?
Year-round fishery. Fall (October-December) is the inshore peak — redfish school in Roberts Bay and Little Sarasota Bay, and trout fishing on the clear flats is at its best. The beach tarpon run peaks May-July along the Siesta Gulf beaches and at Big Pass. Snook stack at Big Pass and the bridges in the warm months (harvest seasons apply). Spanish and king mackerel work the Point of Rocks and the nearshore reefs spring and fall; snapper hold the hard bottom. Winter brings sheepshead and pompano. Summer is hot with afternoon storms — fish dawn, dusk, and the tarpon beaches.
Do I need a fishing license to fish in Siesta Key?
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 Siesta Key?
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 Siesta Key above to plan around the next high or low.
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