Fishing conditions for Hillsborough River
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Now, July 27
4:24 PM
humidity
48%uv index
0lowcloud cover
100%visibility
24kmmoon rise
17:36AMmoon
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Hillsborough River Solunar Fishing Activity Report for Today
Current fishing activity in Hillsborough River, 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 Wednesday (2 AM peak), Thursday (2 AM peak), and Friday (5 AM peak)—making these the best times to go fishing in Hillsborough River.
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Air conditions
The air temperature is 93°F (34°C) . Sunrise today: 05:48 AM, sunset: 07:23 PM. The weather conditions indicate the sky is overcast.
The UV index is currently 0 (Low) .
The wind is coming from the north at 13.4 mph (6 m/s), with gusts reaching 20.1 mph (9 m/s). Atmospheric pressure is 29.85 inHg (758 mmHg).
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Moon Phases
The moon phase is currently New, with moonrise at 5:36 PM and moonset at 2:53 AM.
About this spot
Fishing info
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Experience
The spot offers a range of fishing activities, such as bank fishing, fly fishing, and access to piers and docks. A variety of species, including Common snook and Red drum, are available. The area is equipped with boat ramps, which improve accessibility. Effective bait includes live and dead shrimp, supporting a 'put & take' fishing approach with opportunities to catch large fish. However, overfishing has led to selective behavior in fish like snook and reds, and pollution concerns have been noted, reducing fish presence near certain areas.
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Tips
Fish near structures and use the appropriate bait to improve success. Checking tide conditions is essential due to strong tides. Arriving early can enhance catch opportunities. Live and dead shrimp are effective bait for the available species. Due to pollution potentially decreasing fish presence near the Hillsborough bridge, fishing further downstream might yield better results.
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Fishing seasons
The fishing conditions are generally favorable with warm temperatures suitable for year-round fishing. Fish activity is supported by mild precipitation across all months. However, high wind speeds in early winter months, especially January, and slightly higher precipitation in some summer months may pose challenges. Overall, the climate supports a diverse range of fish throughout the year.
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Hillsborough River Solunar Fishing Activity Report for Today
Current fishing activity in Hillsborough River, 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 Wednesday (2 AM peak), Thursday (2 AM peak), and Friday (5 AM peak)—making these the best times to go fishing in Hillsborough River.
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Air conditions
The air temperature is 93°F (34°C) . Sunrise today: 05:48 AM, sunset: 07:23 PM. The weather conditions indicate the sky is overcast.
The UV index is currently 0 (Low) .
The wind is coming from the north at 13.4 mph (6 m/s), with gusts reaching 20.1 mph (9 m/s). Atmospheric pressure is 29.85 inHg (758 mmHg).
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Moon Phases
The moon phase is currently New, with moonrise at 5:36 PM and moonset at 2:53 AM.
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About this spot
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WAWindy AI 08 July 2026Hillsborough River flows through the city of Tampa, Hillsborough County, Florida, from freshwater origins in eastern Hillsborough County to Tampa Bay, supporting a diverse fishery of largemouth bass in the upper freshwater sections and common snook, red drum, and bluegill in the tidal lower reaches. The river corridor through Hillsborough County and Tampa provides urban fishing access for one of Florida's largest metropolitan areas. Spot Features: Hillsborough River is a tidal river in Hillsborough County, Florida, flowing through Tampa and connected to Tampa Bay, with the cypress-lined upper sections providing freshwater fishing and the tidal lower sections supporting snook and red drum. Largemouth bass with standard Florida bass techniques in the upper freshwater sections, snook near dock pilings and mangrove edges in the tidal sections, red drum on adjacent flats. Seasonality: Largemouth bass and common snook are the primary inshore species in the Hillsborough River year-round, with bass most active in spring during spawning and snook most active in the warmer months from spring through early fall. Red drum follow warm-season patterns with a fall run. Bluegill are active through the warmer months.
