Mason Creek Tide Charts & Fishing
Friday, November 13 · NOAA station 8727274 (Mason Creek, Homosassa Bay)sample data — live feed unavailable
Tides live · forecast as of 9:51 AM ET
Tide chart and current conditions
Tide now
0.8 ft
▲ Rising · 0.1 ft/hr
Next high
3:00 PM
3.1 ft · in 5h 8m
Next low
8:20 PM
0.7 ft · in 10h 28m
Wind
3 mph N
Calm · gusts 12
Fishing score
61 /100
Good
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| Day | Tide | Time | Height |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Nov 13 | High | 2:30 AM | 6.2 ft |
| Fri, Nov 13 | Low | 9:40 AM | 0.8 ft |
| Fri, Nov 13 | High | 3:00 PM | 3.1 ft |
| Fri, Nov 13 | Low | 8:20 PM | 0.7 ft |
| Sat, Nov 14 | High | 3:20 AM | 6.0 ft |
| Sat, Nov 14 | Low | 10:20 AM | 0.7 ft |
| Sat, Nov 14 | High | 3:50 PM | 3.3 ft |
| Sat, Nov 14 | Low | 9:20 PM | 0.9 ft |
Today's Tide Times in Mason Creek
Today in Mason Creek, high tide arrives at 2:30 AM (6.2 ft) and again at 3:00 PM (3.1 ft), and low tide bottoms out at 9:40 AM (0.8 ft) and again at 8:20 PM (0.7 ft). That's a 5.5-foot swing — big, fast-moving water that concentrates feeding fish.
The sun rises at 6:51 AM and sets at 5:37 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 3:20 AM (6.0 ft) — see the 7-day outlook below to plan the week.
Fishing Score · Now
51/ 100
Best windows today
- 5:30 AM – 7:30 AMExcellent
- 4:30 PM – 6:30 PMVery Good
strong outgoing tide · dawn bite window · light wind
Sun & Moon
- Sunrise
- 6:51 AM
- Sunset
- 5:37 PM
Waxing Crescent
15% illuminated
Moderate tidal range this week.
Conditions
65°F
Clear
- Wind
- 3 mph Ngusts 12
- Waves
- 1.7 ft @ 5s
- Water temp
- 74°F
Calm — Glass — perfect for topwater
7-Day Fishing Outlook
Today
68° / 55°
Excellent
Best: 5:30 AM–7:30 AM
Sat, Nov 14
59° / 44°
Excellent
Best: 5:30 AM–7:30 AM
Sun, Nov 15
69° / 44°
Excellent
Best: 6:00 AM–8:00 AM
Mon, Nov 16
73° / 54°
Excellent
Best: 7:00 AM–9:00 AM
Tue, Nov 17
77° / 62°
Excellent
Best: 7:00 AM–9:00 AM
Wed, Nov 18
74° / 64°
Excellent
Best: 7:30 AM–9:30 AM
Thu, Nov 19
75° / 63°
Excellent
Best: 4:00 AM–6:00 AM
7-Day Tide Table for Mason Creek
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 8727274; local time.
| Day | Tides | Sun |
|---|---|---|
| TodayFri, Nov 13 |
| ↑ 6:51 AM↓ 5:37 PM |
| TomorrowSat, Nov 14 |
| ↑ 6:52 AM↓ 5:36 PM |
| Sun, Nov 15 |
| ↑ 6:53 AM↓ 5:36 PM |
| Mon, Nov 16 |
| ↑ 6:54 AM↓ 5:36 PM |
| Tue, Nov 17 |
| ↑ 6:55 AM↓ 5:35 PM |
| Wed, Nov 18 |
| ↑ 6:55 AM↓ 5:35 PM |
| Thu, Nov 19 |
| ↑ 6:56 AM↓ 5:34 PM |
What's Biting at Mason Creek
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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Soft Baits
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Terminal Tackle
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Tools
Rapala 8" Super Stainless Steel Pliers
Eight inches of stainless with an internal spring that holds the jaws open, so you can work one-handed while the other hand is busy holding a fish.
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Mason Creek Tide & Fishing FAQ
›What time is high tide in Mason Creek today?
High tide in Mason Creek today is at 2:30 AM (6.2 ft) and again at 3:00 PM (3.1 ft), measured at NOAA station 8727274 (Mason Creek, Homosassa Bay).
›What time is low tide in Mason Creek today?
Low tide in Mason Creek today is at 9:40 AM (0.8 ft) and again at 8:20 PM (0.7 ft).
›When is the best time to fish in Mason Creek today?
Today's best fishing window at Mason Creek is 5:30 AM–7:30 AM (rated Excellent, 91/100), driven by strong outgoing tide, dawn bite window, light wind. The score blends tide movement, dawn/dusk light, moon phase, wind, and water temperature.
›What fish are biting in Mason Creek in November?
In November, the most active species at Mason Creek are Redfish, Spotted Seatrout, Sheepshead. See the species section above for baits, techniques, and seasons.
›Is this the tide chart for Crystal River?
Yes — Mason Creek (NOAA station 8727274) is the closest official tide prediction station to Crystal River, Florida, so these are the tide times anglers and boaters in Crystal River plan around.
›How accurate is this Mason Creek tide chart?
Predictions come directly from NOAA CO-OPS harmonic predictions for station 8727274 (Mason Creek, Homosassa Bay) 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 Mason Creek
This is the live tide dashboard for Mason Creek, built on NOAA station 8727274 (Mason Creek, Homosassa Bay) 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. Mason Creek is the closest NOAA tide station to Crystal River, Florida — if you fish, paddle, or boat out of Crystal River, these are the tide predictions to plan around.