Steinhatchee River ent. Tide Charts & Fishing
Saturday, August 15 · NOAA station 8727695 (Steinhatchee River ent., Deadman Bay)sample data — live feed unavailable
Updated 6:46 AM ET
Tide chart and current conditions
Tide now
5.1 ft
▼ Falling · 0.9 ft/hr
Next high
6:50 PM
3.5 ft · in 12h 4m
Next low
12:20 PM
-0.5 ft · in 5h 34m
Wind
3 mph ESE
Calm
Fishing score
86 /100
Excellent
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| Day | Tide | Time | Height |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Aug 15 | High | 5:00 AM | 6.0 ft |
| Sat, Aug 15 | Low | 12:20 PM | -0.5 ft |
| Sat, Aug 15 | High | 6:50 PM | 3.5 ft |
| Sat, Aug 15 | Low | 11:20 PM | 2.1 ft |
| Sun, Aug 16 | High | 5:50 AM | 5.9 ft |
| Sun, Aug 16 | Low | 1:10 PM | -0.5 ft |
| Sun, Aug 16 | High | 7:40 PM | 3.7 ft |
Today's Tide Times in Steinhatchee River ent.
Today in Steinhatchee River ent., high tide arrives at 5:00 AM (6.0 ft) and again at 6:50 PM (3.5 ft), and low tide bottoms out at 12:20 PM (-0.5 ft) and again at 11:20 PM (2.1 ft). That's a 6.5-foot swing — big, fast-moving water that concentrates feeding fish.
The sun rises at 7:01 AM and sets at 8:14 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 5:50 AM (5.9 ft) — see the 7-day outlook below to plan the week.
Fishing Score · Now
86/ 100
Best windows today
- 7:30 AM – 9:30 AMExcellent
- 2:30 PM – 4:30 PMVery Good
strong outgoing tide · dawn bite window · light wind
Sun & Moon
- Sunrise
- 7:01 AM
- Sunset
- 8:14 PM
Waxing Crescent
5% illuminated
Spring tides — strong water movement. Prime solunar days.
Conditions
75°F
Clear
- Wind
- 3 mph ESEgusts 7
- Waves
- 0.4 ft @ 4s
- Water temp
- 89°F
Calm — Glass — perfect for topwater
7-Day Fishing Outlook
Today
88° / 75°
Excellent
Best: 7:30 AM–9:30 AM
Sun, Aug 16
88° / 77°
Excellent
Best: 7:30 AM–9:30 AM
Mon, Aug 17
91° / 78°
Excellent
Best: 8:30 AM–10:30 AM
Tue, Aug 18
92° / 81°
Excellent
Best: 10:00 AM–12:00 PM
Wed, Aug 19
93° / 83°
Excellent
Best: 10:30 AM–12:30 PM
Thu, Aug 20
92° / 82°
Excellent
Best: 6:00 AM–8:00 AM
Fri, Aug 21
88° / 77°
Excellent
Best: 6:00 AM–8:00 AM
What's Biting at Steinhatchee River ent.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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Steinhatchee River ent. Tide & Fishing FAQ
›What time is high tide in Steinhatchee River ent. today?
High tide in Steinhatchee River ent. today is at 5:00 AM (6.0 ft) and again at 6:50 PM (3.5 ft), measured at NOAA station 8727695 (Steinhatchee River ent., Deadman Bay).
›What time is low tide in Steinhatchee River ent. today?
Low tide in Steinhatchee River ent. today is at 12:20 PM (-0.5 ft) and again at 11:20 PM (2.1 ft). Today includes a minus tide — a good window for exploring structure that's normally underwater.
›When is the best time to fish in Steinhatchee River ent. today?
Today's best fishing window at Steinhatchee River ent. is 7:30 AM–9:30 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 Steinhatchee River ent. in August?
In August, the most active species at Steinhatchee River ent. are Common Snook, Redfish, Tarpon. See the species section above for baits, techniques, and seasons.
›How accurate is this Steinhatchee River ent. tide chart?
Predictions come directly from NOAA CO-OPS harmonic predictions for station 8727695 (Steinhatchee River ent., Deadman 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 Steinhatchee River ent.
Steinhatchee River ent. is one of the Gulf Coast tide stations in NOAA's official prediction network. The chart above shows the live prediction for station 8727695 (Steinhatchee River ent., Deadman Bay) — the same harmonic data printed in official tide tables — paired with local weather, water conditions, and our fishing score so you can time a session here without cross-referencing three sites.