Fishing conditions for Mid Tampa Bay
06:45
20:27
Biting score
The best time for fishing is afternoon
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Now, July 18
4:17 PM
humidity
60%uv index
0lowcloud cover
66%visibility
24kmmoon rise
10:10AMmoon
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Mid Tampa Bay Solunar Fishing Activity Report for Today
Current fishing activity in Mid Tampa Bay, United States, according to the solunar forecast, is moderate, which leads to a medium bite score.
Over the next 6 days, the highest fish activity is expected on Tuesday (2 AM peak), Thursday (5 PM peak), and Wednesday (2 AM peak)—making these the best times to go fishing in Mid Tampa Bay.
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Air conditions
The air temperature is 86°F (30°C) . Sunrise today: 06:45 AM, sunset: 08:27 PM. The weather conditions indicate the sky is mostly cloudy.
The UV index is currently 0 (Low) .
The wind is coming from the north at 17.2 mph (7.7 m/s), with gusts reaching 25.8 mph (11.55 m/s). Atmospheric pressure is 30 inHg (762 mmHg).
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Moon Phases
The moon phase is currently New, with moonrise at 10:10 AM and moonset at 10:26 PM.
About this spot
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Mid Tampa Bay Solunar Fishing Activity Report for Today
Current fishing activity in Mid Tampa Bay, United States, according to the solunar forecast, is moderate, which leads to a medium bite score.
Over the next 6 days, the highest fish activity is expected on Tuesday (2 AM peak), Thursday (5 PM peak), and Wednesday (2 AM peak)—making these the best times to go fishing in Mid Tampa Bay.
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Air conditions
The air temperature is 86°F (30°C) . Sunrise today: 06:45 AM, sunset: 08:27 PM. The weather conditions indicate the sky is mostly cloudy.
The UV index is currently 0 (Low) .
The wind is coming from the north at 17.2 mph (7.7 m/s), with gusts reaching 25.8 mph (11.55 m/s). Atmospheric pressure is 30 inHg (762 mmHg).
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Moon Phases
The moon phase is currently New, with moonrise at 10:10 AM and moonset at 10:26 PM.
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About this spot
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WAWindy AI 08 July 2026Mid Tampa Bay and adjacent Gulf waters support excellent grouper (gag and red) and mangrove snapper fishing on the artificial reef systems and natural hard bottom areas that characterize the nearshore Gulf waters off the Tampa Bay metropolitan area, one of the most productive nearshore grouper fishing zones on the Gulf Coast. Spot Features: Mid Tampa Bay and adjacent Gulf waters in Pinellas and Hillsborough counties, Florida, feature numerous artificial reef systems and hard bottom areas that support gag grouper, red grouper, and mangrove snapper. Standard nearshore bottom fishing techniques for grouper and snapper apply from the numerous Tampa Bay area marinas. Seasonality: Gag grouper and red grouper are the primary nearshore/offshore targets in the mid Tampa Bay area and adjacent Gulf waters, with gag most active and catchable from spring through early summer and fall. Mangrove snapper are year-round structure fish accessible on artificial reefs and natural ledges. This entry may represent the deeper Gulf waters adjacent to Tampa Bay.
