Fishing conditions for Altamaha Sound
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Biting score
The best time for fishing is morning, afternoon and evening
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Now, October 24
11:18 AM
humidity
80%uv index
0lowcloud cover
0%visibility
24kmmoon rise
17:07AMmoon
new moon
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Altamaha Sound Solunar Fishing Activity Report for Today
Current fishing activity in Altamaha Sound, 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 Tomorrow (2 PM peak), Monday (2 AM peak) and Tuesday (2 AM peak) — making these the best times to go fishing in Altamaha Sound.
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Air conditions
The air temperature is 66°F (19°C). Sunrise today: 07:34 AM, sunset: 06:44 PM. The weather conditions indicate the sky is clear.
The UV index is currently 0 (Low).
The wind is coming from the north at 21.5 mph (9.6 m/s), with gusts reaching 32.2 mph (14.4 m/s). Atmospheric pressure is 30.27 inHg (769 mmHg).
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Moon Phases
The moon phase is currently new moon, with moonrise at 5:07 PM and moonset at 4:49 AM.
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Altamaha Sound Solunar Fishing Activity Report for Today
Current fishing activity in Altamaha Sound, 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 Tomorrow (2 PM peak), Monday (2 AM peak) and Tuesday (2 AM peak) — making these the best times to go fishing in Altamaha Sound.
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Air conditions
The air temperature is 66°F (19°C). Sunrise today: 07:34 AM, sunset: 06:44 PM. The weather conditions indicate the sky is clear.
The UV index is currently 0 (Low).
The wind is coming from the north at 21.5 mph (9.6 m/s), with gusts reaching 32.2 mph (14.4 m/s). Atmospheric pressure is 30.27 inHg (769 mmHg).
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Moon Phases
The moon phase is currently new moon, with moonrise at 5:07 PM and moonset at 4:49 AM.
Fishing regulations for Altamaha Sound
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About this spot
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WAWindy AI 08 July 2026Altamaha Sound is a major estuarine sound at the mouth of the Altamaha River in McIntosh County, Georgia, formed where one of the Southeast's largest undammed rivers meets the Atlantic Ocean. It is part of the biologically rich Georgia Golden Isles coastal estuary system and supports red drum, spotted seatrout, flounder, and tarpon in an ecologically significant coastal setting. Spot Features: Altamaha Sound is a large estuarine sound at the mouth of the Altamaha River in McIntosh County, Georgia, where one of the largest blackwater rivers on the East Coast meets the Atlantic. The sound features extensive tidal marsh, oyster reefs, deep channels, and protected backwaters. Red drum and seatrout are targeted on the flats and in the tidal creeks, flounder are taken in the channels in fall, tarpon are pursued with live bait in the open sound in summer. Seasonality: Red drum are the primary sport fish target in Altamaha Sound year-round, with the best action in fall from September through November. Spotted seatrout follow a warm-season pattern, most active from spring through fall. Flounder are a fall-run species, peaking from October through December. Tarpon migrate along the Georgia coast in late spring and summer.
