Lemon Bay & Charlotte Harbor
Manasota Key Fishing Weather & Tides
Lemon Bay flats and the Gulf beaches north of Stump Pass.
Today on the water
Tuesday, July 21Right now it's 86°F and clear at Manasota Key, with wind SSW 13 mph. The forecast high is 89° with a 15% chance of rain.
Today's tides
- Low tide12:07 AM (0.7 ft)
- High tide7:36 AM (1.6 ft)
- Low tide3:48 PM (0.5 ft)
Sun
- Sunrise6:48 AM
- Sunset8:23 PM
- UV index8
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.
Nearby 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.