Paradise Coast
Fort Myers Beach Fishing Weather & Tides
Matanzas Pass and the Estero Bay backcountry.
Today on the water
Monday, October 19Right now it's 70°F and clear at Fort Myers Beach, with wind NE 10 mph (gusts 28). The forecast high is 82° with a 16% chance of rain.
Today's tides
- High tide6:51 AM (2.6 ft)
- Low tide2:55 PM (0.6 ft)
- High tide11:05 PM (2.3 ft)
Sun
- Sunrise7:29 AM
- Sunset6:55 PM
- UV index7
Fishing Fort Myers Beach
Fort Myers Beach on Estero Island offers Matanzas Pass and a maze of back-bay mangrove shoreline behind it, prime snook and redfish country. Spanish mackerel and cobia work the nearshore Gulf, and sheepshead swarm the bridge and dock pilings in the cooler months. Estero Bay's creeks and oyster bars reward anglers who learn the backcountry.
Target species
- Snook
- Redfish
- Spanish mackerel
- Sheepshead
Local tip: Snook and reds feed along the mangroves on a moving tide; the pass turns on around tide changes.
Fort Myers Beach fishing & weather FAQ
- What are the tides in Fort Myers Beach today?
- Fort Myers Beach's tide predictions come from the NOAA CO-OPS station at Matanzas Pass, Estero Island. 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 Fort Myers Beach?
- Fort Myers Beach is known for Snook, Redfish, Spanish mackerel, 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 Fort Myers Beach?
- Salty Forecast is built for exactly this stretch of coast — it combines tides for Estero Bay & Matanzas Pass, 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 Fort Myers Beach 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.
Guides for Fort Myers Beach
Hurricane Isaias and Southwest Florida: What Happened and What It Meant
Hurricane Isaias made landfall near Destin, Florida, on the evening of October 9, 2026, and has since weakened to a post-tropical cyclone in the Tennessee Valley. Southwest Florida was never under a hurricane, tropical storm or storm surge watch or warning. What NHC and NWS Tampa Bay reported for Englewood, Charlotte Harbor, Boca Grande, Venice and Fort Myers, with sources.
Storm Surge on Charlotte Harbor and Lemon Bay, Explained
Why storm surge on the Charlotte Harbor coast depends on track, wind direction and our shallow Gulf more than category, with real numbers from Ian, Irma, Helene, Idalia and Milton.
Offshore Bottom Fishing for Red Snapper: Englewood to Fort Myers
Red snapper and reef fish off Englewood, Boca Grande and Fort Myers: how far the run really is, reading sea state, rigs and leader, and descending devices.
Nearby spots
Tides from NOAA CO-OPS (Matanzas Pass, Estero Island). 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.