Cocohatchee River Tide Charts & Fishing
Friday, November 13 · NOAA station 8725228 (Cocohatchee River, U.S. 41 bridge)sample data — live feed unavailable
Tides live · forecast as of 9:50 AM ET
Tide chart and current conditions
Tide now
2.9 ft
▼ Falling · 0.4 ft/hr
Next high
4:00 PM
4.3 ft · in 6h 10m
Next low
11:00 AM
2.6 ft · in 1h 10m
Wind
7 mph N
Light breeze
Fishing score
71 /100
Very Good
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| Day | Tide | Time | Height |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Nov 13 | High | 5:20 AM | 5.3 ft |
| Fri, Nov 13 | Low | 11:00 AM | 2.6 ft |
| Fri, Nov 13 | High | 4:00 PM | 4.3 ft |
| Fri, Nov 13 | Low | 10:50 PM | -0.8 ft |
| Sat, Nov 14 | High | 6:10 AM | 5.4 ft |
| Sat, Nov 14 | Low | 12:00 PM | 2.6 ft |
| Sat, Nov 14 | High | 4:40 PM | 4.1 ft |
| Sat, Nov 14 | Low | 11:40 PM | -0.8 ft |
Today's Tide Times in Cocohatchee River
Today in Cocohatchee River, high tide arrives at 5:20 AM (5.3 ft) and again at 4:00 PM (4.3 ft), and low tide bottoms out at 11:00 AM (2.6 ft) and again at 10:50 PM (-0.8 ft). That's a 6.1-foot swing — big, fast-moving water that concentrates feeding fish.
The sun rises at 6:44 AM and sets at 5:38 PM, under a waxing crescent (15% illuminated). Tidal range is in the middle of its two-week cycle.
Tomorrow starts with a high tide at 6:10 AM (5.4 ft) — see the 7-day outlook below to plan the week.
Fishing Score · Now
61/ 100
Best windows today
- 7:00 AM – 9:00 AMVery Good
- 6:00 PM – 8:00 PMExcellent
strong outgoing tide · dusk bite window · light wind
Sun & Moon
- Sunrise
- 6:44 AM
- Sunset
- 5:38 PM
Waxing Crescent
15% illuminated
Moderate tidal range this week.
Conditions
73°F
Partly cloudy
- Wind
- 7 mph Ngusts 9
- Waves
- 1.6 ft @ 4s
- Water temp
- 80°F
Light breeze — Great fishing conditions
7-Day Fishing Outlook
Today
77° / 62°
Excellent
Best: 7:00 AM–9:00 AM
Sat, Nov 14
68° / 53°
Excellent
Best: 4:00 AM–6:00 AM
Sun, Nov 15
75° / 50°
Excellent
Best: 4:00 AM–6:00 AM
Mon, Nov 16
76° / 60°
Excellent
Best: 4:00 AM–6:00 AM
Tue, Nov 17
81° / 67°
Excellent
Best: 4:00 AM–6:00 AM
Wed, Nov 18
79° / 68°
Excellent
Best: 4:30 AM–6:30 AM
Thu, Nov 19
79° / 68°
Excellent
Best: 5:30 AM–7:30 AM
7-Day Tide Table for Cocohatchee River
High and low tide times and heights for the next seven days, with sunrise (↑) and sunset (↓). Heights are relative to MLLW. NOAA predictions for station 8725228; local time.
| Day | Tides | Sun |
|---|---|---|
| TodayFri, Nov 13 |
| ↑ 6:44 AM↓ 5:38 PM |
| TomorrowSat, Nov 14 |
| ↑ 6:45 AM↓ 5:37 PM |
| Sun, Nov 15 |
| ↑ 6:45 AM↓ 5:37 PM |
| Mon, Nov 16 |
| ↑ 6:46 AM↓ 5:37 PM |
| Tue, Nov 17 |
| ↑ 6:47 AM↓ 5:36 PM |
| Wed, Nov 18 |
| ↑ 6:48 AM↓ 5:36 PM |
| Thu, Nov 19 |
| ↑ 6:48 AM↓ 5:36 PM |
What's Biting at Cocohatchee River
Activity ratings reflect typical feeding seasons — not legal seasons. Regulations, closures, and size/bag limits change; always check current FWC regulations before keeping any fish.
Redfish
Sciaenops ocellatus
Season: Year-round, best in fall
Baits: Cut mullet, Live shrimp, Gold spoons
Sight-fish tailing reds on shallow flats on a flooding tide. Fall schools push bait against oyster bars and grass edges.
Spotted Seatrout
Cynoscion nebulosus
Season: Year-round, best in cooler months
Baits: Live shrimp under a popping cork, Soft plastics, Topwaters
Drift grass flats in 2–6 feet with a popping cork ahead of the drift. Gator trout hunt alone in skinny water at dawn.
Sheepshead
Archosargus probatocephalus
Season: Winter – early spring
Baits: Fiddler crabs, Shrimp, Barnacles
Fish tight to pilings and rocks — the bite is a subtle tick. Set the hook the instant you feel weight; they steal baits for a living.
Common Snook
Centropomus undecimalis
Season: March – October (check season closures)
Baits: Live pilchards, Swimbaits, Topwater plugs
Work dock lights, mangrove edges, and passes on moving water. Summer beach snook cruise the first trough at first light.
Tarpon
Megalops atlanticus
Season: April – August migration
Baits: Live crabs, Threadfin herring, Swimbaits
Stake out passes and beaches during the spring migration — hill tides in the Keys are legendary. Bow to the king when it jumps.
Gear for These Conditions
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Surf Rods
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Terminal Tackle
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Tools
Rapala 8" Super Stainless Steel Pliers
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Cocohatchee River Tide & Fishing FAQ
›What time is high tide in Cocohatchee River today?
High tide in Cocohatchee River today is at 5:20 AM (5.3 ft) and again at 4:00 PM (4.3 ft), measured at NOAA station 8725228 (Cocohatchee River, U.S. 41 bridge).
›What time is low tide in Cocohatchee River today?
Low tide in Cocohatchee River today is at 11:00 AM (2.6 ft) and again at 10:50 PM (-0.8 ft). Today includes a minus tide — a good window for exploring structure that's normally underwater.
›When is the best time to fish in Cocohatchee River today?
Today's best fishing window at Cocohatchee River is 6:00 PM–8:00 PM (rated Excellent, 86/100), driven by strong outgoing tide, dusk bite window, light wind. The score blends tide movement, dawn/dusk light, moon phase, wind, and water temperature.
›What fish are biting in Cocohatchee River in November?
In November, the most active species at Cocohatchee River are Redfish, Spotted Seatrout, Sheepshead. See the species section above for baits, techniques, and seasons.
›Is this the tide chart for Bonita Springs?
Yes — Cocohatchee River (NOAA station 8725228) is the closest official tide prediction station to Bonita Springs, Florida, so these are the tide times anglers and boaters in Bonita Springs plan around.
›How accurate is this Cocohatchee River tide chart?
Predictions come directly from NOAA CO-OPS harmonic predictions for station 8725228 (Cocohatchee River, U.S. 41 bridge) and are the same data used in official tide tables. Actual water levels can vary with storms and barometric pressure, so treat predictions as planning guidance, not navigation data.
About Cocohatchee River
This is the live tide dashboard for Cocohatchee River, built on NOAA station 8725228 (Cocohatchee River, U.S. 41 bridge) on the Gulf Coast. Tide predictions update continuously, and the fishing score blends the tide swing with weather, light, and moon phase to point you at the best windows of the day. Cocohatchee River is the closest NOAA tide station to Bonita Springs, Florida — if you fish, paddle, or boat out of Bonita Springs, these are the tide predictions to plan around.
Tide Stations Near Cocohatchee River
- Wiggins Passnear Bonita Springs1.2 mi NW
- Little Hickory Islandnear Bonita Springs5.9 mi NW
- Coconut Pointnear Bonita Springs8.6 mi N
- Carlos Pointnear Fort Myers Beach9.9 mi NW
- Naples, Naples Bay, north end10 mi S
- Naples10 mi S
- Estero Rivernear Fort Myers Beach11 mi N
- Estero Islandnear Fort Myers Beach13 mi NW