What are the tides in Manasota Key today?

Manasota Key's tide predictions come from the NOAA CO-OPS station at Manasota, Lemon Bay. 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 Manasota Key?

Manasota Key is known for Spotted seatrout, Redfish, Snook, 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 Manasota Key?

Salty Forecast is built for exactly this stretch of coast — it combines tides for Lemon Bay & the Gulf, 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 Manasota Key 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.

Lemon Bay & Charlotte Harbor

Manasota Key Fishing Weather & Tides

Lemon Bay flats and the Gulf beaches north of Stump Pass.

Today on the water

Friday, September 4

Right now it's 83°F and clear at Manasota Key, with wind W 5 mph. The forecast high is 89° with a 14% chance of rain.

Today's tides

High tide6:48 AM (2.1 ft)
Low tide4:13 PM (0.2 ft)

Sun

Sunrise7:10 AM
Sunset7:46 PM
UV index8

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Fishing Manasota Key

Manasota Key runs between Lemon Bay and the Gulf just north of Stump Pass, offering protected grass flats on the bay side and open surf on the Gulf side. Trout and redfish work the Lemon Bay flats and oyster bars, snook prowl the beach and the pass in summer, and pompano show in the surf on the cleaner water. It's quintessential quiet-water Charlotte County fishing.

Target species

Spotted seatrout
Redfish
Snook
Pompano

Local tip: Work the Lemon Bay flats on a moving tide; snook slide onto the beach in the summer heat.

Manasota Key fishing & weather FAQ

What are the tides in Manasota Key today?: Manasota Key's tide predictions come from the NOAA CO-OPS station at Manasota, Lemon Bay. 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 Manasota Key?: Manasota Key is known for Spotted seatrout, Redfish, Snook, 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 Manasota Key?: Salty Forecast is built for exactly this stretch of coast — it combines tides for Lemon Bay & the Gulf, 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 Manasota Key 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 Manasota Key

Snook Fishing the Englewood to Boca Grande Coast

Expert snook guide for Lemon Bay, Stump Pass, Charlotte Harbor and Boca Grande: seasons, temperature limits, tackle, leader, and FWC rules.

Fishing Regulations for the Charlotte Harbor Coast

Snook, redfish, tarpon and red snapper rules for Englewood to Boca Grande — season dates, slot limits, permits, and an FWC link on every number.

Best Tides for Snook Fishing in Lemon Bay & Stump Pass

When to fish Lemon Bay and Stump Pass for snook — which tide stage turns the bite on, why moving water matters, and how to time it around Englewood Beach.

Winter Trout Fishing in Charlotte Harbor: Water Temp & the Cold-Front Bite

How cold fronts move the trout bite in Charlotte Harbor — where fish go when the water cools, and why midday can beat dawn in winter.

Nearby spots

Stump Pass · Englewood Beach Venice Placida · Gasparilla Sound Boca Grande All spots →

Tides from NOAA CO-OPS (Manasota, Lemon Bay). 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.