Mullet Key Channel (Skyway) Tide Charts & Fishing
Friday, November 13 · NOAA station 8726364 (Mullet Key Channel (Skyway))
Tides live · forecast as of 4:20 AM ET
Tide chart and current conditions
Tide now
1.2 ft
▼ Falling · 0.5 ft/hr
Next high
12:48 AM
2.1 ft · in 20h 27m
Next low
8:39 AM
-0.1 ft · in 4h 18m
Wind
17 mph N
Fresh breeze
Fishing score
59 /100
Good
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| Day | Tide | Time | Height |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Nov 13 | High | 12:13 AM | 2.2 ft |
| Fri, Nov 13 | Low | 8:39 AM | -0.1 ft |
| Sat, Nov 14 | High | 12:48 AM | 2.1 ft |
| Sat, Nov 14 | Low | 9:29 AM | 0.0 ft |
Today's Tide Times in Mullet Key Channel (Skyway)
Today in Mullet Key Channel (Skyway), high tide arrives at 12:13 AM (2.2 ft), and low tide bottoms out at 8:39 AM (-0.1 ft). That's a 2.4-foot swing — a gentle neap-cycle swing, so focus on dawn and dusk rather than mid-tide current.
The sun rises at 6:50 AM and sets at 5:39 PM, under a waxing crescent (13% illuminated). Tidal range is in the middle of its two-week cycle.
Tomorrow starts with a high tide at 12:48 AM (2.1 ft) — see the 7-day outlook below to plan the week.
Fishing Score · Now
60/ 100
Best windows today
- 4:30 AM – 6:30 AMGood
- 9:30 AM – 11:30 AMGood
outgoing tide · dawn bite window
Sun & Moon
- Sunrise
- 6:50 AM
- Sunset
- 5:39 PM
Waxing Crescent
13% illuminated
Moderate tidal range this week.
Conditions
72°F
Overcast
- Wind
- 17 mph Ngusts 18
- Waves
- 2.5 ft @ 4s
- Water temp
- 76°F
Fresh breeze — Casting gets harder — fish the lee
7-Day Fishing Outlook
Today
76° / 68°
Good
Best: 4:30 AM–6:30 AM
Sat, Nov 14
68° / 56°
Good
Best: 5:30 AM–7:30 AM
Sun, Nov 15
71° / 60°
Good
Best: 5:30 AM–7:30 AM
Mon, Nov 16
74° / 66°
Good
Best: 5:30 AM–7:30 AM
Tue, Nov 17
72° / 69°
Good
Best: 5:30 AM–7:30 AM
Wed, Nov 18
76° / 70°
Good
Best: 6:00 AM–8:00 AM
Thu, Nov 19
77° / 71°
Good
Best: 4:30 AM–6:30 AM
7-Day Tide Table for Mullet Key Channel (Skyway)
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 8726364; local time.
| Day | Tides | Sun |
|---|---|---|
| TodayFri, Nov 13 |
| ↑ 6:50 AM↓ 5:39 PM |
| TomorrowSat, Nov 14 |
| ↑ 6:51 AM↓ 5:39 PM |
| Sun, Nov 15 |
| ↑ 6:51 AM↓ 5:38 PM |
| Mon, Nov 16 |
| ↑ 6:52 AM↓ 5:38 PM |
| Tue, Nov 17 |
| ↑ 6:53 AM↓ 5:38 PM |
| Wed, Nov 18 |
| ↑ 6:54 AM↓ 5:37 PM |
| Thu, Nov 19 |
| ↑ 6:54 AM↓ 5:37 PM |
What's Biting at Mullet Key Channel (Skyway)
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.
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Tools
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Mullet Key Channel (Skyway) Tide & Fishing FAQ
›What time is high tide in Mullet Key Channel (Skyway) today?
High tide in Mullet Key Channel (Skyway) today is at 12:13 AM (2.2 ft), measured at NOAA station 8726364 (Mullet Key Channel (Skyway)).
›What time is low tide in Mullet Key Channel (Skyway) today?
Low tide in Mullet Key Channel (Skyway) today is at 8:39 AM (-0.1 ft). Today includes a minus tide — a good window for exploring structure that's normally underwater.
›When is the best time to fish in Mullet Key Channel (Skyway) today?
Today's best fishing window at Mullet Key Channel (Skyway) is 4:30 AM–6:30 AM (rated Good, 63/100), driven by outgoing tide, dawn bite window. The score blends tide movement, dawn/dusk light, moon phase, wind, and water temperature.
›What fish are biting in Mullet Key Channel (Skyway) in November?
In November, the most active species at Mullet Key Channel (Skyway) are Redfish, Spotted Seatrout, Sheepshead. See the species section above for baits, techniques, and seasons.
›Is this the tide chart for Anna Maria?
Yes — Mullet Key Channel (Skyway) (NOAA station 8726364) is the closest official tide prediction station to Anna Maria, Florida, so these are the tide times anglers and boaters in Anna Maria plan around.
›How accurate is this Mullet Key Channel (Skyway) tide chart?
Predictions come directly from NOAA CO-OPS harmonic predictions for station 8726364 (Mullet Key Channel (Skyway)) 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 Mullet Key Channel (Skyway)
NOAA maintains tide predictions for Mullet Key Channel (Skyway) as part of its Gulf Coast station network. This page tracks station 8726364 (Mullet Key Channel (Skyway)) live: today's highs and lows, the week ahead, sun and moon, and the conditions that decide whether it's worth wetting a line — all in one view. Mullet Key Channel (Skyway) is the closest NOAA tide station to Anna Maria, Florida — if you fish, paddle, or boat out of Anna Maria, these are the tide predictions to plan around.
Tide Stations Near Mullet Key Channel (Skyway)
- Egmont Keynear Anna Maria2.2 mi SW
- Tierra Verdenear St. Pete Beach5.1 mi N
- Anna Maria Key, city piernear Bradenton5.6 mi S
- Desoto Pointnear Anna Maria7.9 mi SE
- Point Pinellasnear St. Petersburg8.0 mi NE
- Anna Maria Key, Bradenton Beach8.2 mi S
- Perico Bayounear Anna Maria8.8 mi SE
- Palma Sola Bay (North)near Bradenton9.1 mi SE