Fishing conditions for Lighter Bay
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Biting score
The best time for fishing is night
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Now, July 25
5:47 AM
humidity
80%uv index
0lowcloud cover
99%visibility
24kmmoon rise
16:42AMmoon
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Lighter Bay Solunar Fishing Activity Report for Today
Current fishing activity in Lighter Bay, 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 Monday (2 AM peak)—making these the best times to go fishing in Lighter Bay.
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Air conditions
The air temperature is 81°F (27°C) . Sunrise today: 06:48 AM, sunset: 08:17 PM. The weather conditions indicate the sky is overcast.
The UV index is currently 0 (Low) .
The wind is coming from the north at 5.6 mph (2.5 m/s), with gusts reaching 8.4 mph (3.75 m/s). Atmospheric pressure is 30 inHg (762 mmHg).
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Moon Phases
The moon phase is currently New, with moonrise at 4:42 PM and moonset at 2:20 AM.
About this spot
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Lighter Bay Solunar Fishing Activity Report for Today
Current fishing activity in Lighter Bay, 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 Monday (2 AM peak)—making these the best times to go fishing in Lighter Bay.
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Air conditions
The air temperature is 81°F (27°C) . Sunrise today: 06:48 AM, sunset: 08:17 PM. The weather conditions indicate the sky is overcast.
The UV index is currently 0 (Low) .
The wind is coming from the north at 5.6 mph (2.5 m/s), with gusts reaching 8.4 mph (3.75 m/s). Atmospheric pressure is 30 inHg (762 mmHg).
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Moon Phases
The moon phase is currently New, with moonrise at 4:42 PM and moonset at 2:20 AM.
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About this spot
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WAWindy AI 08 July 2026Lighter Bay is a Florida tidal estuary supporting the classic Florida Gulf Coast inshore species assemblage of common snook, red drum, spotted seatrout, and tarpon. This combination of species is characteristic of the productive seagrass-flat and mangrove-edge environment that defines Southwest and Gulf Coast Florida inshore fishing, drawing light-tackle and fly-fishing anglers year-round. Spot Features: Lighter Bay is a tidal estuary in Florida, likely on the Gulf Coast or Southwest Florida, with the seagrass flats, mangrove edges, and tidal channels typical of Florida inshore waters. Snook hold tight to mangrove edges and structure, red drum cruise the grass flats and are targeted by sight-fishing or drifting with soft plastics, seatrout are caught under popping corks over the grass. Tarpon are targeted with live bait or fly fishing in the bay channels. Seasonality: Common snook are present year-round in Lighter Bay and active primarily in the warmer months from spring through early fall, cold winter temperatures can suppress snook activity significantly in Florida. Red drum follow similar warm-season patterns with a strong fall run in September through November. Spotted seatrout and tarpon provide additional warm-season opportunities, with tarpon most reliably encountered in late spring and summer.
