Forgotten Coast
Apalachicola Fishing Weather & Tides
The oyster bars, river mouth, and marsh of Apalachicola Bay.
Today on the water
Friday, November 6Right now it's 71°F and clear at Apalachicola, with wind WNW 8 mph (gusts 16). The forecast high is 80° with a 22% chance of rain.
Today's tides
- High tide12:59 AM (1.6 ft)
- Low tide8:07 AM (0.2 ft)
- High tide2:50 PM (1.6 ft)
- Low tide8:08 PM (1.0 ft)
Sun
- Sunrise6:57 AM
- Sunset5:49 PM
- UV index5
Which fish look best today at Apalachicola
The same day scores differently for each fish: water temperature, wind, tide and seas count differently for a snook than for a sheepshead. Today’s read for Apalachicola, species by species.
Best bet: Spanish mackerel.
- Spanish mackerel90Prime
76°F water is right in the Spanish mackerel range.
Wind: 5 mph NW, gusts 15
Where to look
Open runs along beaches and passes, on clean, moving water.
Best Spanish mackerel spots today → - Spotted seatrout85Prime
76°F water is right in the trout range.
Wind: 5 mph NW, gusts 15
Better Tue: 91
Where to look
Grass flats and pothole edges; deeper holes and canals when it's cold.
Best trout spots today → - Tarpon83Prime
76°F water is cool for tarpon; the bite builds as it warms toward 76°F. Warming water is lifting it toward the sweet spot.
Wind: 5 mph NW, gusts 15
- Redfish80Prime
76°F water is right in the redfish range.
Wind: 5 mph NW, gusts 15
Better Tue: 89
Where to look
Oyster bars, grass flats and mangrove shorelines; they push shallow on a rising tide.
Best redfish spots today → - Sheepshead77Good
76°F water is a little warm for sheepshead; the bite starts to ease. Still warming, which pushes it further past the range.
Wind: 5 mph NW, gusts 15
Where to look
Pilings, docks, oyster bars and rock — anything that grows barnacles.
Best sheepshead spots today →
Scores conditions for each fish, not where they are or when a run starts. Water temperature is today’s reading applied to the whole week, so a cold front further out won’t show here until the water follows. Temperature ranges are rules of thumb for Florida inshore water.
Fishing Apalachicola
Apalachicola Bay is fed by the biggest river system in the Panhandle, and that freshwater push over miles of oyster bar and marsh grass builds a classic redfish and trout estuary. Tripletail float the channel markers and crab-trap lines in the warm months, flounder hold the cuts, and the river itself runs far enough inland to fish for bass. The oyster industry that made this town's name is still recovering, and the bay is closely watched.
Target species
- Redfish
- Speckled trout
- Flounder
- Tripletail
Local tip: Work the oyster bars on a falling tide as bait gets pulled off them into the cuts.
Apalachicola fishing & weather FAQ
- What are the tides in Apalachicola today?
- Apalachicola's tide predictions come from the NOAA CO-OPS station at Apalachicola. Today's high and low tide times are shown above and update through the day on the live dashboard.
- What fish can you catch at Apalachicola?
- Apalachicola is known for Redfish, Speckled trout, Flounder, and more. The mix shifts with the season, water temperature, and tide — check the live conditions before you run.
- What's the best weather app for fishing Apalachicola?
- Salty Forecast is built for exactly this stretch of coast — it combines tides for Apalachicola Bay & River, wind and gust forecasts, water temperature from nearby NOAA buoys, live radar, and offshore swell in one clean, free view aimed at anglers.
- Is the wind good for fishing Apalachicola right now?
- Wind direction and speed make or break a day on the water. The live Salty Forecast dashboard shows current wind and gusts, an hourly wind forecast, and an animated wind map so you can pick the calmest window and the most protected water.
Nearby spots
Tides from NOAA CO-OPS (Apalachicola). Forecast from Open-Meteo. Salty Forecast is a free hyperlocal weather app built for anglers — species and local notes are general guidance, not fishing advice. Always check current conditions and regulations before heading out.