Fishing conditions for Sanibel Lighthouse
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Biting score
The best time for fishing is all day long
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Now, October 25
2:17 AM
humidity
82%uv index
0lowcloud cover
1%visibility
24kmmoon rise
17:45AMmoon
new moon
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Sanibel Lighthouse Solunar Fishing Activity Report for Today
Current fishing activity in Sanibel Lighthouse, United States, according to the solunar forecast, is high, which leads to a good bite score.
Over the next 6 days, the highest fish activity is expected on Today (2 PM peak), Tomorrow (2 AM peak) and Tuesday (2 AM peak) — making these the best times to go fishing in Sanibel Lighthouse.
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Air conditions
The air temperature is 72°F (22°C). Sunrise today: 07:32 AM, sunset: 06:51 PM. The weather conditions indicate the sky is clear.
The UV index is currently 0 (Low).
The wind is coming from the north at 15.7 mph (7 m/s), with gusts reaching 23.5 mph (10.5 m/s). Atmospheric pressure is 30.03 inHg (763 mmHg).
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Moon Phases
The moon phase is currently new moon, with moonrise at 5:45 PM and moonset at 5:52 AM.
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Sanibel Lighthouse Solunar Fishing Activity Report for Today
Current fishing activity in Sanibel Lighthouse, United States, according to the solunar forecast, is high, which leads to a good bite score.
Over the next 6 days, the highest fish activity is expected on Today (2 PM peak), Tomorrow (2 AM peak) and Tuesday (2 AM peak) — making these the best times to go fishing in Sanibel Lighthouse.
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Air conditions
The air temperature is 72°F (22°C). Sunrise today: 07:32 AM, sunset: 06:51 PM. The weather conditions indicate the sky is clear.
The UV index is currently 0 (Low).
The wind is coming from the north at 15.7 mph (7 m/s), with gusts reaching 23.5 mph (10.5 m/s). Atmospheric pressure is 30.03 inHg (763 mmHg).
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Moon Phases
The moon phase is currently new moon, with moonrise at 5:45 PM and moonset at 5:52 AM.
Fishing regulations for Sanibel Lighthouse
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About this spot
Reviews 2
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WAWindy AI 08 July 2026Sanibel Lighthouse is an iconic Florida landmark at the eastern tip of Sanibel Island, offering shore fishing access to the productive San Carlos Bay and Pine Island Sound inshore fishery for redfish, snook, sheepshead, and black drum. The combination of scenic lighthouse setting and excellent inshore fishing makes this one of Florida's most distinctive fishing locations. Spot Features: Sanibel Lighthouse is the historic lighthouse at the eastern tip of Sanibel Island in Lee County, Florida, adjacent to San Carlos Bay and Pine Island Sound, with the seagrass flats, mangrove edges, and jetty structure that concentrate diverse inshore species. Shore fishing from the lighthouse park and adjacent beach provides good access. Seasonality: Redfish (red drum) and snook are the primary year-round inshore species at Sanibel Lighthouse and the adjacent Pine Island Sound/San Carlos Bay, with redfish best in fall and snook most active in spring through early fall. Sheepshead concentrate around the lighthouse pilings in winter and spring. Black drum are a winter and spring species near hard structure.
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GGuest 08 May 2020Good spot for variety of wind directions
