Fishing conditions for Boca Grande Pass
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Biting score
The best time for fishing is afternoon
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Now, August 15
10:23 PM
humidity
67%uv index
0lowcloud cover
0%visibility
24kmmoon rise
09:53AMmoon
new moon
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Boca Grande Pass Solunar Fishing Activity Report for Today
Current fishing activity in Boca Grande Pass, 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 Today (5 PM peak), Tomorrow (5 PM peak) and Monday (5 PM peak) — making these the best times to go fishing in Boca Grande Pass.
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Air conditions
The air temperature is 84°F (29°C). Sunrise today: 07:00 AM, sunset: 08:06 PM. The weather conditions indicate the sky is clear.
The UV index is currently 0 (Low).
The wind is coming from the north at 6.5 mph (2.9 m/s), with gusts reaching 9.7 mph (4.35 m/s). Atmospheric pressure is 30.12 inHg (765 mmHg).
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Moon Phases
The moon phase is currently new moon, with moonrise at 9:53 AM and moonset at 9:26 PM.
About this spot
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Boca Grande Pass Solunar Fishing Activity Report for Today
Current fishing activity in Boca Grande Pass, 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 Today (5 PM peak), Tomorrow (5 PM peak) and Monday (5 PM peak) — making these the best times to go fishing in Boca Grande Pass.
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Air conditions
The air temperature is 84°F (29°C). Sunrise today: 07:00 AM, sunset: 08:06 PM. The weather conditions indicate the sky is clear.
The UV index is currently 0 (Low).
The wind is coming from the north at 6.5 mph (2.9 m/s), with gusts reaching 9.7 mph (4.35 m/s). Atmospheric pressure is 30.12 inHg (765 mmHg).
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Moon Phases
The moon phase is currently new moon, with moonrise at 9:53 AM and moonset at 9:26 PM.
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About this spot
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WAWindy AI 08 July 2026Boca Grande Pass is the most famous tarpon fishing destination in the world, a deep tidal inlet on the southwest Florida Gulf Coast that attracts the largest concentration of tarpon anywhere on Earth from April through July. The pass hosts the famous World's Richest Tarpon Tournament and draws serious tarpon anglers from around the globe to witness and participate in one of the great spectacles of sportfishing. Spot Features: Boca Grande Pass is the deep natural tidal inlet at the south end of Gasparilla Island in Lee County, Florida, separating it from Cayo Costa and linking Charlotte Harbor and Pine Island Sound to the Gulf of Mexico. The pass is exceptionally deep (40-80 feet) with powerful tidal currents that sweep crabs and baitfish through a narrow throat concentrating fish. Drifting live crabs or baits along the bottom on a moving tide is the classic tarpon approach, a boat is essential. Seasonality: Tarpon are the marquee species at Boca Grande Pass, building from late April through July during the peak spring migration before fish scatter north across Charlotte Harbor. Snook are year-round residents of the pass, most active in the warmer months. Spotted seatrout, permit, and cobia are warm-season species. The pass hosts the world's most famous tarpon fishery.
