Sarasota Coast
Siesta Key Fishing Weather & Tides
Summer beach snook and Little Sarasota Bay flats.
Today on the water
Tuesday, July 21Right now it's 84°F and clear at Siesta Key, with wind S 14 mph (gusts 20). The forecast high is 87° with a 10% chance of rain.
Today's tides
- High tide5:18 AM (1.8 ft)
- Low tide1:15 PM (0.5 ft)
- High tide7:49 PM (1.1 ft)
- Low tide10:57 PM (1.0 ft)
Sun
- Sunrise6:48 AM
- Sunset8:24 PM
- UV index8
Fishing Siesta Key
Siesta Key's famous quartz-sand beaches double as a summer snook fishery — the fish cruise the trough right off the sand, best worked at first light or after dark. Inside, Little Sarasota Bay and the ICW hold trout and redfish over grass, and Spanish mackerel blitz bait off the beach in the cooler months. Clear water rewards a stealthy approach.
Target species
- Snook
- Spotted seatrout
- Redfish
- Spanish mackerel
Local tip: Walk the beach for snook on a calm summer dawn; the inside flats fish best on a moving tide.
Siesta Key fishing & weather FAQ
- What are the tides in Siesta Key today?
- Siesta Key's tide predictions come from the NOAA CO-OPS station at Siesta Key, Big Sarasota Pass. 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 Siesta Key?
- Siesta Key is known for Snook, Spotted seatrout, Redfish, 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 Siesta Key?
- Salty Forecast is built for exactly this stretch of coast — it combines tides for Big Sarasota Pass & 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 Siesta 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 (Siesta Key, Big Sarasota Pass). 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.