Pumpkin Bay Tide Charts & Fishing
Tuesday, September 29 · NOAA station 8724963 (Pumpkin Bay)
Tides live · forecast as of 2:41 AM ET
Tide chart and current conditions
Tide now
4.2 ft
▲ Rising · 0.5 ft/hr
Next high
3:38 AM
4.4 ft · in 57m
Next low
10:27 AM
-0.3 ft · in 7h 46m
Wind
3 mph NNE
Calm · gusts 9
Fishing score
56 /100
Good
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| Day | Tide | Time | Height |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, Sep 29 | High | 3:38 AM | 4.4 ft |
| Tue, Sep 29 | Low | 10:27 AM | -0.3 ft |
| Tue, Sep 29 | High | 4:43 PM | 3.7 ft |
| Tue, Sep 29 | Low | 10:21 PM | 1.4 ft |
| Wed, Sep 30 | High | 4:13 AM | 4.4 ft |
| Wed, Sep 30 | Low | 11:14 AM | -0.2 ft |
| Wed, Sep 30 | High | 5:35 PM | 3.4 ft |
| Wed, Sep 30 | Low | 10:56 PM | 1.7 ft |
Today's Tide Times in Pumpkin Bay
Today in Pumpkin Bay, high tide arrives at 3:38 AM (4.4 ft) and again at 4:43 PM (3.7 ft), and low tide bottoms out at 10:27 AM (-0.3 ft) and again at 10:21 PM (1.4 ft). That's a 4.7-foot swing — a solid mid-size swing with reliable current on each side of the extremes.
The sun rises at 7:17 AM and sets at 7:14 PM, under a waning gibbous (92% illuminated). Tidal range is in the middle of its two-week cycle.
Tomorrow starts with a high tide at 4:13 AM (4.4 ft) — see the 7-day outlook below to plan the week.
Fishing Score · Now
56/ 100
Best windows today
- 6:00 AM – 8:00 AMExcellent
- 6:00 PM – 8:00 PMVery Good
strong outgoing tide · dawn bite window · light wind
Sun & Moon
- Sunrise
- 7:17 AM
- Sunset
- 7:14 PM
Waning Gibbous
92% illuminated
Moderate tidal range this week.
Conditions
76°F
Overcast
- Wind
- 3 mph NNEgusts 9
- Waves
- 0.3 ft @ 5s
- Water temp
- 85°F
Calm — Glass — perfect for topwater
7-Day Fishing Outlook
Today
82° / 72°
Excellent
Best: 6:00 AM–8:00 AM
Wed, Sep 30
81° / 72°
Excellent
Best: 6:30 AM–8:30 AM
Thu, Oct 1
85° / 75°
Excellent
Best: 6:30 AM–8:30 AM
Fri, Oct 2
83° / 77°
Very Good
Best: 7:30 AM–9:30 AM
Sat, Oct 3
88° / 78°
Very Good
Best: 7:30 AM–9:30 AM
Sun, Oct 4
86° / 77°
Very Good
Best: 5:00 AM–7:00 AM
Mon, Oct 5
86° / 77°
Very Good
Best: 6:00 AM–8:00 AM
What's Biting at Pumpkin Bay
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.
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.
Spanish Mackerel
Scomberomorus maculatus
Season: Spring and fall runs
Baits: Silver spoons, Gotcha plugs, Live pilchards
Find birds working bait and cast fast-moving metal through the frenzy. Wire or heavy fluoro — their teeth are scissors.
Mangrove Snapper
Lutjanus griseus
Season: Year-round, best in summer
Baits: Live shrimp, Pilchards, Cut bait on light leader
Fish structure — docks, bridges, mangrove roots — with the lightest leader you can get away with. They see everything.
Florida Pompano
Trachinotus carolinus
Season: Fall – spring surf runs
Baits: Sand fleas, Fresh shrimp, Pompano jigs
Surf fish the troughs on an incoming tide with sand fleas — the Florida winter classic. Look for diving birds over sandbars.
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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Line & Leader
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Line & Leader
Sufix Wind-On Fluorocarbon Leader — 50 lb, 11 yd
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Soft Baits
Zoom Fluke 4" — Smokin' Shad, 10-Pack
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Pumpkin Bay Tide & Fishing FAQ
›What time is high tide in Pumpkin Bay today?
High tide in Pumpkin Bay today is at 3:38 AM (4.4 ft) and again at 4:43 PM (3.7 ft), measured at NOAA station 8724963 (Pumpkin Bay).
›What time is low tide in Pumpkin Bay today?
Low tide in Pumpkin Bay today is at 10:27 AM (-0.3 ft) and again at 10:21 PM (1.4 ft). Today includes a minus tide — a good window for exploring structure that's normally underwater.
›When is the best time to fish in Pumpkin Bay today?
Today's best fishing window at Pumpkin Bay is 6:00 AM–8:00 AM (rated Excellent, 88/100), 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 Pumpkin Bay in September?
In September, the most active species at Pumpkin Bay are Common Snook, Spanish Mackerel, Mangrove Snapper. See the species section above for baits, techniques, and seasons.
›Is this the tide chart for Marco Island?
Yes — Pumpkin Bay (NOAA station 8724963) is the closest official tide prediction station to Marco Island, Florida, so these are the tide times anglers and boaters in Marco Island plan around.
›How accurate is this Pumpkin Bay tide chart?
Predictions come directly from NOAA CO-OPS harmonic predictions for station 8724963 (Pumpkin 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 Pumpkin Bay
NOAA maintains tide predictions for Pumpkin Bay as part of its Atlantic Coast station network. This page tracks station 8724963 (Pumpkin Bay) 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. Pumpkin Bay is the closest NOAA tide station to Marco Island, Florida — if you fish, paddle, or boat out of Marco Island, these are the tide predictions to plan around.