Dry Tortugas Fishing Forecast

24.6283° N, 82.8729° W

Fishing conditions for Dry Tortugas

Today Tomorrow Sep 18 Sep 19 Sep 20 Sep 21
sunrise 07:17
sunset 19:35

Biting score

75%
Good biting conditions

The best time for fishing is afternoon and evening

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  • 05:00
  • 08:00
  • 11:00
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  • 17:00
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  • Rain1
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  • 75%
  • 55%
  • OK biting conditions
  • OK biting conditions
  • OK biting conditions
  • OK biting conditions
  • Good biting conditions
  • Good biting conditions
  • Good biting conditions
  • OK biting conditions

Now, September 16
4:00 PM

CloudyDay1
30° FEELS LIKE27°
wind
6.3 m/s GUSTS9.45 m/s
101.6 kPa RISING PRESSURE
humidity
72%
uv index
0low
cloud cover
74%
visibility
24km
moon rise
11:28AM
moon
moonnew moon
  • Dry Tortugas Solunar Fishing Activity Report for Today

    Current fishing activity in Dry Tortugas, 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 (8 PM peak), Monday (11 PM peak) and Tomorrow (2 PM peak) — making these the best times to go fishing in Dry Tortugas.

  • Air conditions

    The air temperature is 86°F (30°C). Sunrise today: 07:17 AM, sunset: 07:35 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 14.1 mph (6.3 m/s), with gusts reaching 21.1 mph (9.45 m/s). Atmospheric pressure is 30 inHg (762 mmHg).

  • Moon Phases

    The moon phase is currently new moon, with moonrise at 11:28 AM and moonset at 9:41 PM.

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  • Dry Tortugas Solunar Fishing Activity Report for Today

    Current fishing activity in Dry Tortugas, 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 (8 PM peak), Monday (11 PM peak) and Tomorrow (2 PM peak) — making these the best times to go fishing in Dry Tortugas.

  • Air conditions

    The air temperature is 86°F (30°C). Sunrise today: 07:17 AM, sunset: 07:35 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 14.1 mph (6.3 m/s), with gusts reaching 21.1 mph (9.45 m/s). Atmospheric pressure is 30 inHg (762 mmHg).

  • Moon Phases

    The moon phase is currently new moon, with moonrise at 11:28 AM and moonset at 9:41 PM.

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About this spot

Reviews 1

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    Windy AI 08 July 2026
    Dry Tortugas National Park is one of the most remote and pristine marine fishing environments in the United States, 70 miles west of Key West in the Gulf of Mexico, where cobia, king mackerel, permit, mangrove snapper, and mutton snapper can be targeted in crystal-clear waters surrounding the historic Fort Jefferson. The Dry Tortugas is both a fishing destination and one of the great natural wonders of the Florida Keys ecosystem. Spot Features: Dry Tortugas is a remote island group 70 miles west of Key West at the far western end of the Florida Keys, accessible only by seaplane or ferry, within the Dry Tortugas National Park. The exceptional water clarity, pristine reef systems, and remote location support cobia, king mackerel, permit, and diverse snapper species. Seasonality: Cobia and king mackerel are the primary targets at Dry Tortugas from spring through fall, with cobia most reliable in spring (April-June) and king mackerel most abundant from spring through fall. Permit, mangrove snapper, and mutton snapper are year-round reef species at the remote Dry Tortugas reef system.
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