Pilottown Tide Charts & Fishing
Friday, November 13 · NOAA station 8760721 (Pilottown)sample data — live feed unavailable
Tides live · forecast as of 8:50 AM CT
Tide chart and current conditions
Tide now
3.5 ft
▼ Falling · 0.7 ft/hr
Next high
4:10 PM
4.5 ft · in 7h 20m
Next low
11:10 AM
2.6 ft · in 2h 20m
Wind
9 mph N
Light breeze
Fishing score
73 /100
Very Good
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| Day | Tide | Time | Height |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Nov 13 | High | 5:40 AM | 5.1 ft |
| Fri, Nov 13 | Low | 11:10 AM | 2.6 ft |
| Fri, Nov 13 | High | 4:10 PM | 4.5 ft |
| Fri, Nov 13 | Low | 11:10 PM | -0.9 ft |
| Sat, Nov 14 | High | 6:30 AM | 5.2 ft |
| Sat, Nov 14 | Low | 12:00 PM | 2.7 ft |
| Sat, Nov 14 | High | 5:00 PM | 4.3 ft |
Today's Tide Times in Pilottown
Today in Pilottown, high tide arrives at 5:40 AM (5.1 ft) and again at 4:10 PM (4.5 ft), and low tide bottoms out at 11:10 AM (2.6 ft) and again at 11:10 PM (-0.9 ft). That's a 5.9-foot swing — big, fast-moving water that concentrates feeding fish.
The sun rises at 6:19 AM and sets at 5:03 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 6:30 AM (5.2 ft) — see the 7-day outlook below to plan the week.
Fishing Score · Now
72/ 100
Best windows today
- 6:30 AM – 8:30 AMVery Good
- 6:00 PM – 8:00 PMExcellent
strong outgoing tide · light wind
Sun & Moon
- Sunrise
- 6:19 AM
- Sunset
- 5:03 PM
Waxing Crescent
15% illuminated
Moderate tidal range this week.
Conditions
69°F
Clear
- Wind
- 9 mph Ngusts 11
- Waves
- 1.2 ft @ 3s
- Water temp
- 73°F
Light breeze — Great fishing conditions
7-Day Fishing Outlook
Today
70° / 58°
Excellent
Best: 6:30 AM–8:30 AM
Sat, Nov 14
63° / 54°
Excellent
Best: 4:00 AM–6:00 AM
Sun, Nov 15
71° / 53°
Excellent
Best: 4:00 AM–6:00 AM
Mon, Nov 16
71° / 60°
Excellent
Best: 4:00 AM–6:00 AM
Tue, Nov 17
72° / 61°
Excellent
Best: 4:00 AM–6:00 AM
Wed, Nov 18
72° / 67°
Excellent
Best: 5:00 AM–7:00 AM
Thu, Nov 19
74° / 67°
Excellent
Best: 5:30 AM–7:30 AM
7-Day Tide Table for Pilottown
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 8760721; local time.
| Day | Tides | Sun |
|---|---|---|
| TodayFri, Nov 13 |
| ↑ 6:19 AM↓ 5:03 PM |
| TomorrowSat, Nov 14 |
| ↑ 6:19 AM↓ 5:02 PM |
| Sun, Nov 15 |
| ↑ 6:20 AM↓ 5:02 PM |
| Mon, Nov 16 |
| ↑ 6:21 AM↓ 5:01 PM |
| Tue, Nov 17 |
| ↑ 6:22 AM↓ 5:01 PM |
| Wed, Nov 18 |
| ↑ 6:23 AM↓ 5:01 PM |
| Thu, Nov 19 |
| ↑ 6:23 AM↓ 5:00 PM |
What's Biting at Pilottown
Activity ratings reflect typical feeding seasons — not legal seasons. Regulations, closures, and size/bag limits change; always check current LDWF regulations before keeping any fish.
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.
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.
Southern Flounder
Paralichthys lethostigma
Season: Spring and fall; the fall run to the passes is the event
Baits: Live mud minnows, Finger mullet, Gulp! shrimp on a jig head
Drag a bait slowly along the bottom at channel edges, jetty rocks and the down-current side of structure on an outgoing tide. In the fall, flounder stack in passes and inlets on their way to the Gulf or ocean; fish the drop-offs then.
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.
Black Drum
Pogonias cromis
Season: Fall through spring; big drum run the passes in late winter
Baits: Blue crab halves, Dead shrimp, Clams
A bottom fish that feeds by feel, so scent beats action: crab or shrimp on a fish-finder rig, left still on a channel edge, jetty or bridge. The late-winter run of 30-plus pound drum through Gulf and Atlantic passes is a shore-fishable event; keep the small ones, release the big breeders.
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Pilottown Tide & Fishing FAQ
›What time is high tide in Pilottown today?
High tide in Pilottown today is at 5:40 AM (5.1 ft) and again at 4:10 PM (4.5 ft), measured at NOAA station 8760721 (Pilottown).
›What time is low tide in Pilottown today?
Low tide in Pilottown today is at 11:10 AM (2.6 ft) and again at 11:10 PM (-0.9 ft). Today includes a minus tide — a good window for exploring structure that's normally underwater.
›When is the best time to fish in Pilottown today?
Today's best fishing window at Pilottown is 6:00 PM–8:00 PM (rated Excellent, 85/100), driven by strong outgoing tide, light wind. The score blends tide movement, dawn/dusk light, moon phase, wind, and water temperature.
›What fish are biting in Pilottown in November?
In November, the most active species at Pilottown are Spotted Seatrout, Redfish, Southern Flounder, Sheepshead, Black Drum. See the species section above for baits, techniques, and seasons.
›Is this the tide chart for Venice?
Yes — Pilottown (NOAA station 8760721) is the closest official tide prediction station to Venice, Louisiana, so these are the tide times anglers and boaters in Venice plan around.
›How accurate is this Pilottown tide chart?
Predictions come directly from NOAA CO-OPS harmonic predictions for station 8760721 (Pilottown) 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 Pilottown
This is the live tide dashboard for Pilottown, built on NOAA station 8760721 (Pilottown) on the southeast. 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. Pilottown is the closest NOAA tide station to Venice, Louisiana — if you fish, paddle, or boat out of Venice, these are the tide predictions to plan around.