Pumpkin Bay Tide Charts & Fishing
Saturday, August 15 · NOAA station 8724963 (Pumpkin Bay)
Updated 6:49 AM ET
Tide chart and current conditions
Tide now
2.9 ft
▼ Falling · 0.8 ft/hr
Next high
4:23 PM
4.1 ft · in 9h 33m
Next low
10:32 AM
0.7 ft · in 3h 42m
Wind
5 mph ENE
Light breeze · gusts 12
Fishing score
83 /100
Excellent
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| Day | Tide | Time | Height |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Aug 15 | High | 4:21 AM | 4.0 ft |
| Sat, Aug 15 | Low | 10:32 AM | 0.7 ft |
| Sat, Aug 15 | High | 4:23 PM | 4.1 ft |
| Sat, Aug 15 | Low | 10:50 PM | 0.5 ft |
| Sun, Aug 16 | High | 4:51 AM | 4.1 ft |
| Sun, Aug 16 | Low | 11:17 AM | 0.7 ft |
| Sun, Aug 16 | High | 5:08 PM | 3.8 ft |
| Sun, Aug 16 | Low | 11:23 PM | 0.9 ft |
Today's Tide Times in Pumpkin Bay
Today in Pumpkin Bay, high tide arrives at 4:21 AM (4.0 ft) and again at 4:23 PM (4.1 ft), and low tide bottoms out at 10:32 AM (0.7 ft) and again at 10:50 PM (0.5 ft). That's a 3.6-foot swing — a solid mid-size swing with reliable current on each side of the extremes.
The sun rises at 6:59 AM and sets at 8:02 PM, under a waxing crescent (5% illuminated). With the moon near its spring-tide phase, expect stronger-than-average water movement all week.
Tomorrow starts with a high tide at 4:51 AM (4.1 ft) — see the 7-day outlook below to plan the week.
Fishing Score · Now
83/ 100
Best windows today
- 6:00 AM – 8:00 AMExcellent
- 7:00 PM – 9:00 PMExcellent
strong outgoing tide · dusk bite window · light wind
Sun & Moon
- Sunrise
- 6:59 AM
- Sunset
- 8:02 PM
Waxing Crescent
5% illuminated
Spring tides — strong water movement. Prime solunar days.
Conditions
77°F
Overcast
- Wind
- 5 mph ENEgusts 12
- Waves
- 0.7 ft @ 3s
- Water temp
- 89°F
Light breeze — Great fishing conditions
7-Day Fishing Outlook
Today
92° / 77°
Excellent
Best: 6:00 AM–8:00 AM
Sun, Aug 16
89° / 75°
Very Good
Best: 6:00 AM–8:00 AM
Mon, Aug 17
90° / 81°
Very Good
Best: 6:30 AM–8:30 AM
Tue, Aug 18
89° / 79°
Very Good
Best: 7:30 AM–9:30 AM
Wed, Aug 19
89° / 81°
Very Good
Best: 4:00 AM–6:00 AM
Thu, Aug 20
88° / 82°
Very Good
Best: 5:00 AM–7:00 AM
Fri, Aug 21
89° / 81°
Very Good
Best: 5:00 AM–7:00 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Gear for These Conditions
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Surf Rods
Okuma Tundra Surf Spinning Rod — 7 ft, 2-Piece
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Line & Leader
Sufix 832 Advanced Superline Braid — 20 lb, 300 yd
Seven HMPE fibers plus one GORE Performance Fiber, braided at 32 picks per inch. The GORE fiber is what makes this line quiet through the guides and stubborn…
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Line & Leader
Sufix Wind-On Fluorocarbon Leader — 50 lb, 11 yd
A braided loop on one end means you connect to your main line without a knot or a swivel, and the leader winds straight through the guides onto the reel.
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Soft Baits
Zoom Fluke 4" — Smokin' Shad, 10-Pack
Same darting soft-jerkbait profile in the standard body, in a translucent shad pattern that covers most clear-water situations.
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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 4:21 AM (4.0 ft) and again at 4:23 PM (4.1 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 10:32 AM (0.7 ft) and again at 10:50 PM (0.5 ft).
›When is the best time to fish in Pumpkin Bay today?
Today's best fishing window at Pumpkin Bay is 7:00 PM–9:00 PM (rated Excellent, 83/100), 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 Pumpkin Bay in August?
In August, the most active species at Pumpkin Bay are Common Snook, Tarpon, 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.