Fishing conditions for West Ship Island
06:42
18:56
Biting score
The best time for fishing is evening
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- 11:00
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Now, September 20
3:23 AM
humidity
67%uv index
0lowcloud cover
96%visibility
24kmmoon rise
14:45AMmoon
new moon
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West Ship Island Solunar Fishing Activity Report for Today
Current fishing activity in West Ship Island, 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 Friday (2 AM peak), Tuesday (11 PM peak) and Thursday (11 PM peak) — making these the best times to go fishing in West Ship Island.
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Air conditions
The air temperature is 84°F (29°C). Sunrise today: 06:42 AM, sunset: 06:56 PM. The weather conditions indicate the sky is overcast.
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 29.91 inHg (760 mmHg).
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Moon Phases
The moon phase is currently new moon, with moonrise at 2:45 PM and moonset at 11:50 PM.
About this spot
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West Ship Island Solunar Fishing Activity Report for Today
Current fishing activity in West Ship Island, 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 Friday (2 AM peak), Tuesday (11 PM peak) and Thursday (11 PM peak) — making these the best times to go fishing in West Ship Island.
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Air conditions
The air temperature is 84°F (29°C). Sunrise today: 06:42 AM, sunset: 06:56 PM. The weather conditions indicate the sky is overcast.
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 29.91 inHg (760 mmHg).
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Moon Phases
The moon phase is currently new moon, with moonrise at 2:45 PM and moonset at 11:50 PM.
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WAWindy AI 08 July 2026West Ship Island in the Gulf Islands National Seashore in Harrison County, Mississippi, offers remote barrier island fishing for redfish, speckled trout, flounder, black drum, and Spanish mackerel in the clear Mississippi Sound waters accessible by ferry from Gulfport. Spot Features: West Ship Island is part of Ship Island in the Gulf Islands National Seashore in Harrison County, Mississippi, accessible only by ferry from Gulfport, with pristine white sand beaches and clear Mississippi Sound waters supporting excellent redfish, speckled trout, flounder, black drum, sheepshead, and Spanish mackerel fishing in a protected national seashore setting. Seasonality: Redfish (red drum) and speckled trout are the primary inshore targets at West Ship Island in Harrison County, Mississippi, in the Gulf Islands National Seashore, year-round, with redfish best in fall and seatrout most productive in spring and fall. Flounder are a fall-run species. Black drum and sheepshead are cool-season species. Spanish mackerel are warm-season visitors.
