Gulf of Mexico, Florida Fishing Report Today

Name’s Artificial Lure, checking in from Florida’s Gulf side with your winter fishing rundown.

Across the central Gulf coast this morning we’re sitting in a mild winter pattern: light northeast breeze early, swinging onshore by mid‑day, cool mornings in the 50s and warming into the low 70s with mostly clear skies and just a light chop in the afternoon sea breeze. Sunrise is right around 7:20 a.m., sunset near 5:50 p.m. up and down the west coast, so you’ve got tight feeding windows at first and last light.

Tides are running moderate...

Name’s Artificial Lure, checking in with your Gulf-side fishing report from Florida’s west coast.

We’re sitting on a gentle winter pattern: morning temps starting in the upper 50s to low 60s along the central Gulf, warming into the low 70s by afternoon with light north to northeast breeze and mostly clear skies per the latest National Weather Service coastal forecasts. That high pressure and clear air has the water slicked off early, then a light chop once the sea breeze kicks in after lunch.

Tides are on the softer side today. Around St. Pete B...

Hey y'all, this is Artificial Lure, your go-to Gulf of Mexico fishing guru, comin' at ya from the salty shores of Florida on this fine January 7th mornin'. Weather's lookin' prime today—winds light outta the WSW turnin' ESE by afternoon, highs pushin' mid-70s, and low rain chance, per the Spacefish forecast. Perfect for hittin' the water 'fore that front Monday. Sunrise at 7:19 AM, sunset 5:41 PM around Daytona Beach, givin' ya a solid 10-hour window.

Tides are fish-friendly: low at 4:29 AM (-0.3 ft), high 10:48 AM (4.35 ft), low again 5:10 PM (-0.35 ft), and evenin' high 11:20 PM (3.79 ft) at Da...

Hey y'all, this is Artificial Lure, your go-to Gulf Coast fishing guru, comin' at ya live from the salty flats of Florida on this crisp January 5th mornin'. Skies are partly cloudy with temps hoverin' around 55-65 degrees today, light north winds at 5-10 knots keepin' things calm for inshore runs—Tides4Fishing charts got sunrise at 7:20 AM and sunset at 5:50 PM in Sarasota, perfect for those dawn and dusk bites.

Tides are pumpin' with a high coefficient of 89—hit that 2.2 ft high at midnight, low at 9:02 AM (-0.7 ft), then afternoon highs around 1.0 ft at 3:35 PM and 0.8 ft a...

Hey y'all, this is Artificial Lure, your go-to Gulf of Mexico fishing guru right here in Florida. It's Sunday, January 4th, 2026, and we're lookin' at a prime winter day on the water 'round these parts.

Sunrise hits at 7:20 AM, sunset 'round 5:49 PM—plenty of light for an early bite. Weather's mild with no major storms brewin', though Navarre Beach reports a red flag for rough surf, so watch them waves. Tides are very high coefficient at 92 per Tides4Fishing for Sarasota: low at 8:22 AM (-0.9 ft), then risin' with highs pushin' 0.9-1.0 ft mid-afternoon into evenin'. Fish love th...

Hey y'all, this is Artificial Lure, your go-to Gulf of Mexico fishing buddy right here in Florida. It's early January 3rd, 2026, and the winter bite is on fire from Sanibel to Marco Island. Sunrise hit around 7:00 AM, sunset's at 5:35 PM per Tides4Fishing charts, with very high solunar activity today—moon risin' at 11:39 AM, perfect for peak feeds.

Tides at Sanibel show low at 2:29 AM (0.6 ft), high 7:50 AM (1.5 ft), low 1:33 PM (0.8 ft), high 7:29 PM (2.2 ft)—fish the outgoing for reds and trout huggin' deeper channels. Weather's cool after that cold front, lows in the low 40s, gulf waters chil...

Hey y'all, Artificial Lure here, your go-to Gulf Coast angling buddy, bringin' ya the straight scoop on fishin' around the Gulf of Mexico in Florida this fine January 2nd mornin'. Water's chillin' down after them cold fronts, but the bite's holdin' steady if ya time it right.

Tides today in Fort Myers—low at 'bout 11am hittin' 0.1 feet, then risin' to high 'round 8pm at 0.9 feet, per Tides4Fishing charts. St. Pete's seein' similar lows pushin' negative early month, concentratin' fish in potholes. Sunrise 'round 7:20am, sunset 6:45pm or so, with average solunar activity—fish gonna perk up at d...

Hey y'all, this is Artificial Lure, your go-to Gulf of Mexico fishing guru, comin' at ya live from the salty shores of Florida on this fine December 31st mornin'. Water's movin' today around Sanibel with low tide hittin' 'bout 4:43 AM at -0.9 feet, then risin' steady to high tide 'round 8:27 PM at 3.0 feet—perfect for fish chasin' bait in the currents, per Tides4Fishing charts. Sunrise kicked off at 7:15 AM, sunset's 5:46 PM, givin' ya a solid 10-hour window.

Weather's a bit rowdy offshore: National Weather Service calls for north winds 15-20 knots overnight into today, seas runnin' 7-10 fe...

Hey y'all, Artificial Lure here with your Gulf of Mexico Florida fishing report for this crisp December 29th mornin'. Weather's been fabulous down here, Capt. Rick Stanczyk out of Bud n' Mary's in Islamorada reports sunny skies and calm winds keepin' things prime for backcountry runs.

Tides are risin' steady—Florida Power charts show low at 2:55 AM hittin' 0.9 ft, high around 8:15 AM at 3.0 ft, then droppin' to 3:06 PM at 0.6 ft before climbin' to 8:57 PM at 3.4 ft. Solunar's average today, but fishin' peaks near those highs. Sunrise 'bout 7:05 AM, sunset 5:33 PM—plenty daylight to chase 'em.

Fish acti...

This is Artificial Lure with your Gulf of Mexico Florida fishing report.

We’re in that classic winter pattern now: cool nights, mild afternoons, light north to northeast breeze along most of the Gulf coast, with highs riding the upper 60s to low 70s under mostly clear skies. Winds are light enough for the bays and nearshore reefs to be very manageable.

According to NOAA tide predictions around Tampa Bay and Bradenton, you’re looking at a moderate morning high, easing to a mid‑day low, then a solid evening push back in. That falling water late m...

Hey y'all, this is Artificial Lure, your go-to Gulf of Mexico angling pro right here in Florida. Comin' at ya live on this crisp December 27th mornin' with the lowdown on fishin' from the Panhandle to the Keys.

Tides are runnin' mixed 'cross the Gulf coast—Gulf Shores hittin' low at 00:33 CST around 0.41 ft, then high at 2:45 AM at 0.43 ft, per Tide-Forecast.com. Over at Fort Pierce Inlet, expect low around 5:56 AM at 1.1 ft risin' to 12:40 PM at 2.9 ft, says Tides4Fishing. Solunar activity's low today at 41, so peak bites might lag till evenin'. Sunrise 'bout 7:28 AM, sunset 6:41 PM...

Hey y'all, Artificial Lure here, your go-to Gulf of Mexico fishing guru out of Florida. It's December 26th, crisp winter vibes hittin' the coast—sunrise kicked off around 6:45 AM near Gulf Shores, sunset 'bout 4:57 PM, givin' us a solid daylight window before the chill sets in. Tides today? Lookin' at high around 2:18 AM at 0.71 ft in Gulf Shores ICWW, droppin' to low at 12:07 PM at 0.07 ft, then risin' to high 7:20 PM at 0.39 ft—perfect for workin' those incoming flows later, per Tide-Forecast data. Weather's coolin' off post-fronts, mostly sunny with highs in the low 70s, light NE winds 5-10 knots, and...

Hey y'all, this is Artificial Lure, your go-to Gulf of Mexico fishing guru right here in Florida. Merry Christmas Eve from these warm waters – it's December 24th, and the fish are bitin' despite the holiday hustle.

Tides4fishing reports for Redfish Pass off Captiva show low tide at 9:58 AM around -0.4 feet, then risin' to high at 5:16 PM at 1.1 feet and another at 8:55 PM at 0.9 feet – perfect for movin' water chasin' reds and trout. Sunrise hits at 7:14 AM, sunset 5:42 PM, givin' ya solid daylight windows. Solunar activity's average at 65, so peak bites 'round mid-mornin' and evenin'. Weather's mild per...

Hey y'all, this is Artificial Lure, your Gulf of Mexico fishing guru, comin' at ya live from the salty flats of Florida on this crisp December mornin'. Tides today show low around 8-10 AM hittin' near 0 ft from Gulf Breeze to St. Marks, with high pushin' up to 2-3.5 ft by late afternoon into evenin'—perfect for flushin' 'em out, per Tides4Fishing and Tide-Forecast charts. Sunrise kicked off at 6:40 AM, sunset's 4:52 PM, givin' ya a solid 10-hour window with high solunar activity rated 82 high around dawn and dusk.

Weather's holdin' steady with light winds offshore, courtesy of NW...

Name’s Artificial Lure checking in with your Gulf of Mexico, Florida fishing report.

We’re sliding into that classic early‑winter pattern on the Gulf. Offshore temps have cooled just enough to bunch fish up on hard bottom, ledges, and wrecks from 60–150 feet. Nearshore and inshore, the water’s clear, light north breeze, and a high‑pressure dome has the mornings slicked off before the afternoon chop.

Around central‑west Florida, sunrise is right around 7:10–7:20 a.m., with sunset just after 5:35 p.m. That gives you a short but productive window. The better feeding today lines up with th...

Hey y'all, Artificial Lure here, your go-to Gulf of Mexico fishing guru, bringin' you the straight scoop from Florida's sunny shores this fine Saturday mornin'.

Tides are lookin' prime 'round Sarasota and St. Pete today—low at about 7:48 AM hittin' -0.6 ft, then risin' to high 'round 11:20 PM at 2.2 ft, per Tides4Fishing charts. That movin' water's gonna stir things up nice. Sunrise kicked off at 7:15 AM, sunset's 5:40 PM, givin' ya solid daylight to chase 'em. Weather's calm post-cold front, FOX 13 Tampa Bay reports fish gettin' excited with cooler inshore temps and that full moon pushin' strong flows—perf...

Hey y'all, this is Artificial Lure, your go-to Gulf of Mexico fishing guru, comin' at ya live from the salty shores of Florida on this crisp December mornin'. It's Friday, December 19th, 2025, and the Gulf's callin'—sunrise hit around 6:38 AM over in Gulf Breeze, with sunset droppin' at 4:50 PM, givin' us a solid 10-hour window to chase 'em.

Tides are lookin' prime today. NOAA Tides & Currents shows low tide hittin' early around 6:12 AM CST at Gulf Breeze at just 0.07 ft, risin' to a high of 2.17 ft by 7:56 PM. Over at Alligator Point, Tides4Fishing calls today high solunar ac...

Hey y'all, this is Artificial Lure, your go-to Gulf of Mexico fishing guru right here in Florida. It's a crisp December mornin', water temps droppin' just a touch but the bite's still on—perfect for them cold-water lovers like pompano and flounder hittin' peak season, per Spacefish reports from the Space Coast.

Tides vary 'cross the Gulf: Sarasota shows low at 5:42 AM (-0.35 ft), high around 9:47 PM (2.07 ft); Gulf Breeze low 4:56 AM (0.16 ft), high 6:42 PM (2.07 ft). Sunrise 'bout 7:13 AM in Sarasota, sunset 5:39 PM; over in Gulf Breeze, 6:37 AM to 4:50 PM. Solunar charts from Tides4Fishing call for high ac...

Hey y'all, this is Artificial Lure, your go-to Gulf of Mexico fishing guru right here in Florida. It's Monday mornin', December 15th, and the action's heatin' up offshore as cold fronts push baitfish tight to the reefs.

Tides across the Gulf are prime: Sarasota shows low at 4:33 AM around -0.1 ft, risin' to 1.1 ft by 11 AM, then evenin' highs near 1.9 ft—perfect for slack water bites, per Tides4Fishing charts. Sunrise hit about 7:12 AM in Sarasota, sunset 'round 5:38 PM, givin' ya solid daylight windows. Weather's cooperative with light winds, but watch for pop-up storms in deeper waters from NW...

Hey y'all, this is Artificial Lure, your go-to Gulf Coast fishin' expert, comin' at ya from the salty shores of Florida's Gulf of Mexico. It's a crisp December mornin' here on December 14th, with sunrise hittin' around 7:10 AM and sunset 'round 5:30 PM at spots like Ponce Inlet, givin' us a solid 10 hours of prime light for chasin' tails.

Tides are lookin' favorable across the region—expect high tide near 4:25 AM at 2.67 feet and 4:28 PM at 2.56 feet in Ponce Inlet per Tide-Forecast.com, with lows at 10:47 AM and 11:06 PM. Over at Gulf County, low tide kicks off at 6:33 AM at...

Name’s Artificial Lure, checking in with your Gulf-side fishing report for Florida.

We’re sliding deeper into winter patterns now, and the Gulf is settling into that clear, cool water that makes fish a little choosier but still plenty willing if you time it right.

Around Redfish Pass and the lower Pine Island Sound, Tides4Fishing shows a mild tide day, with sunrise right around 7:07 and sunset about 5:37. The bigger morning push has already eased off this week and today’s solunar activity is rated on the low side, so plan on grinding a bit harder...

**Gulf of Mexico Fishing Report - Your Wednesday Bite**

Hey folks, this is Artificial Lure bringing you today's Gulf of Mexico fishing report, and let me tell you, conditions are looking pretty solid out there.

Starting with the tides, we've got a high tide at 4:48 AM this morning down at Shell Point, with a low coming in around 1:04 PM. Over in Sarasota, we saw that high at 3:15 AM and the low around 11:42 AM. Water levels are moderate right now, sitting around 1.8 feet at peak, which means good movement through the flats and channels. Gulf Breeze is...

Name’s Artificial Lure, checking in with your Gulf of Mexico Florida fishing report.

We’re sitting on a classic winter pattern along the Gulf coast this morning. Tide-Forecast for the central Gulf side shows a predawn high around 2:30 a.m., dropping to a late-morning low, then a solid afternoon push with another high mid to late afternoon. Sunrise is right around 7:10 a.m., with sunset about 5:30 p.m., so that first light high and the afternoon incoming are your prime windows according to Tide-Forecast.

Weather-wise, NOAA’s marine forecast for the Keys and eastern Gulf has li...

# Artificial Lure's Gulf of Mexico Fishing Report

Well hey there, folks, Artificial Lure here bringing you your Sunday morning fishing report for the Gulf of Mexico and Florida waters!

Let me break down what we're looking at today. Sunrise is hitting around 6:34 AM, so if you're already out there, you've got some prime morning light. Sunset won't come until 4:50 PM, giving us a solid fishing day. The moonset was early this morning at 9:30 AM, and that moon's been waxing gibbous, which typically gets the fish a bit more active.

Now for the tides—this is...

Name’s Artificial Lure, checking in with your Gulf of Mexico, Florida fishing report.

We’re in that early‑winter Gulf pattern now: cool mornings, mild afternoons, and a light north to northeast breeze behind a series of fronts, which has the water cooling and the fish chewing. According to the “Gulf of Mexico, Florida Fishing Report Today” podcast from Quiet Please, offshore and inshore action has both picked up with this stable, dry air mass.

Tides are running low in the mornings and filling through the afternoon on much of the central and northern Gulf coast. Tid...

Offshore and inshore along Florida’s Gulf this morning, we’ve got that classic early-winter pattern: cool, dry air, light north to northeast breeze, and a big negative low tide pushing bait off the flats and into the cuts. Water is clear in most spots, especially from Tampa Bay south, and that’s had the bite starting slow at daylight but picking up strong on the incoming. Sunrise is right around seven, sunset a little after five-thirty, so the prime windows are that mid-morning incoming and the last two hours before dark.

Tides are running way out this week...

Good morning, this is Artificial Lure with your Gulf Coast fishing report for Thursday, December 4th, 2025.

We're looking at some excellent conditions developing across our Florida Gulf waters. The winter transition is in full swing, and let me tell you, the fishing has been outstanding. Trout and redfish are absolutely on fire right now as they adjust to the cooler temperatures.

Heading into today, your sunrise is at 7:07 AM and sunset wraps up at 5:35 PM, giving you a solid day on the water. For our tidal window at Indian Rocks Beach, we've got a low tide...

Good morning, this is Artificial Lure bringing you your Gulf of Mexico fishing report for Wednesday, December 3rd, 2025.

We're looking at some excellent conditions developing across our Florida Gulf waters. Today's tides are shaping up nicely with a high tide at 5:52 AM and a low tide at 12:17 PM along the central coast. Sunrise is coming in around 6:21 AM, so get out there early to catch that prime feeding window.

Water temperatures are still hovering near the upper 50s, which means we're right on that transition into true winter fishing patterns. Fish metabolism is slowing down, so...

Good morning, this is Artificial Lure bringing you your Gulf of Mexico fishing report for Tuesday, December 2nd, 2025.

We're looking at some excellent conditions developing over the next week. Our coastal waters remain relatively clean despite last week's wind, so expect the bite to pick up once seas lay down a bit. Water temperatures are holding steady around 71 degrees in deeper offshore zones—perfect for wahoo, which are starting to show up more frequently as water cools. The Gulf Stream action is heating up for those targeting sailfish, barracuda, snapper, and tuna in the 80 to 120-foot zone.
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**ARTIFICIAL LURE'S GULF OF MEXICO FISHING REPORT**
**Monday, December 1st, 2025**

Hey folks, Artificial Lure here with your Monday morning Gulf report. We're looking at a solid day on the water, though it's all about reading the conditions right.

**TIDES & TIMING**

Ponce Inlet's running a high tide at 5:02 AM at 3.2 feet, with the low coming in around 11:17 AM at just 0.44 feet. That early high is perfect if you're heading out at first light. Water temps are sitting in the low 70s across most of the Gulf—that's the sweet spot where snook stay active. If...

# Sunday Morning Gulf Coast Fishing Report - November 30th

Hey there, this is Artificial Lure bringing you your Sunday fishing report for the Gulf of Mexico and Florida waters.

**Tides and Conditions**

We've got some excellent tidal movement working in our favor today. Down in Fort Myers, we're looking at high tides rolling in around 9:41 in the morning and again at 9:39 tonight, with lows at 4:05 AM and 4:08 in the afternoon. Over at Florida Power on the Gulf Coast, the tide coefficient is sitting at 67 average, which means we've got solid tidal range pushing baitfish...

# Saturday, November 29th Fishing Report

Howdy, folks! This is Artificial Lure here with your Gulf of Mexico fishing report for today, Saturday, November 29th, 2025.

Let's start with the tides. We're looking at a low tide coming in around 12:37 AM this morning, with a high tide at 6:21 AM. That high tide is going to be around 1.6 feet. Over in Sarasota, the water's been rising steadily, and down in Tampa Bay at Gandy Bridge, we're expecting tides around 1.89 feet. These moderate tidal swings are perfect for working the flats and mangrove channels.

Weather-wise, it's going to...

# Friday Morning Fishing Report - Gulf Coast, Florida

Hey folks, this is Artificial Lure bringing you your Friday morning fishing update for November 28th, 2025.

**Tide Report & Conditions**

We've got some solid tidal action working for us today across the Gulf. Down in New Smyrna Beach, we're looking at a high tide coming in at 1:14 AM hitting 3.9 feet. Over at Panama City Beach, expect that first high tide around 12:21 AM at 1.41 feet. Fort Myers anglers should be keying in on those tidal windows—the coefficient's sitting in that low-to-average range, which means we're in a tr...

Good morning anglers, this is Artificial Lure coming at you with your fishing report for Thursday, November 27th, 2025, here on Florida's Gulf Coast.

Let's start with the tides. We've got some excellent conditions heading into the day. High tide is hitting around noon at most locations, with another peak this evening. Over at Daytona Beach on the Atlantic side, we're looking at high tide at 12:28 PM at 4.19 feet. Down the coast at Longboat Key, expect high tide around 3:48 AM this morning already passed, with another coming later. The water's moving nicely, which means fish are feeding.

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Artificial Lure coming at you from Florida’s Gulf Coast with your fishing report for Wednesday, November 26th, 2025.

We kicked off today with a sunrise right around 7:03 AM and sunset will fall at 5:33 PM—perfect daylight for getting after the bite. Weather’s sitting mild this morning with a light breeze off the water, and we’re expecting highs in the upper 70s with patchy sunshine. Water clarity is decent and there’s just enough chop to work those artificials and keep the bait honest.

Talking tides, folks fishing spots like Florida Power and Egmont Key are seeing...

Artificial Lure here, reporting on this crisp Tuesday, November 25th, along Florida’s Gulf of Mexico. First light came to most of the coast at around 6:56 AM, with sunset set to arrive at 5:25 PM—giving us just shy of eleven solid hours to chase linesides, reds, and snapper before dinner. The water temps have dropped into the low 70s, which means the fish are fired up and feeding, especially in-shore and around passes and estuaries. Anna Maria Island locals say these late November conditions are prime for just about everything—if you’re not catching, you’re not trying hard enough. Duration: 00:03:50

Artificial Lure here, bringing you the Monday fishing report for Florida’s Gulf of Mexico coast on November 24, 2025. If you’re fixing to wet a line today, conditions look promising for both offshore and inshore action.

**Weather is classic late November on the Gulf:**
- Expect morning temps in the upper 60s rising to low 70s with a light east wind tapering midday, shifting coastal breezes to a bit more southerly. Skies are mostly clear, giving the green light for topwater action through the early bite. National Weather Service reports bay and inland waters are choppy—keep that i...

Artificial Lure here with your Friday, November 21st fishing report for Florida’s Gulf Coast. Sunrise is right around 6:59 a.m. and sunset will hit at 5:34 p.m., giving you a nice window for early morning or late afternoon action. According to Tide-Forecast for the Panhandle, first low tide will be at 6:57 a.m. with a high tide rolling in at 8:39 p.m. Folks closer to Fort Myers are seeing their first high at 2:45 a.m. and a low water mark midmorning. We’ve got a “high” solunar activity reading according to the latest Florida Power chart, so expect fish to be mo...

Artificial Lure here with your Thursday, November 20th fishing report for Florida’s Gulf coast. Sunrise hit at 6:50 a.m. and sunset will be at 5:35 p.m. Weather’s starting out mild this morning—upper 60s warming to mid-70s by midday, winds gentle from the east, and skies mostly clear, prime for sight fishing along the flats.

Tides are favorable today, with a high tide rolling through Cape Coral at about 1:23 a.m. and then again at 10:15 a.m., with a low around 5:04 p.m. Solunar activity is high, meaning peak feeding windows line up well for a busy...

Artificial Lure here with your boots-on-the-deck fishing report for the Florida Gulf Coast, Wednesday, November 19th, 2025. Early risers got sunrise at 6:57 a.m. and if you’re stretching the lines after work, sunset’s at 5:35 p.m. This morning started crisp, low 80s for highs, wind out of the NE keeping things comfortable—plenty of sunshine and just a whisper of rain in the air. The best news: this week’s tides are running high and active, with a midday incoming (low at 7:44 a.m. and high at 1:43 p.m. per Tides4Fishing). It’s a recipe for lively fish action all...

Artificial Lure checking in from Florida’s Gulf coast, and this Tuesday morning kicks off prime late-fall fishing with a touch of cool air drifting over the water. Sunrise hit at 6:49 a.m. and sunset’s due by 5:28 p.m. The tide’s on the upswing across the region, with a high of about 2.8 feet rolling in around 7:15 a.m., a low at 1:46 p.m., then another high near dusk—predict a fair bit of current all day, and that always perks up the bite according to the Tides4Fishing folks.

Weather’s sitting mild for November, breezy from the n...

Good morning, folks. It’s Artificial Lure here, and today’s the 17th of November, and the Gulf of Mexico around Florida is firing. The tide’s just starting to rise, with low tide hitting around 8:28 am at Gulf County and Sarasota seeing a low around 4:53 am. High tide’s coming in strong by late morning, with St. George Island and Sanibel both showing a solid push—Sanibel’s high will be just after 10:28 am, and the water’s gonna be moving. Sunrise was early, just after 7:42 am, and sunset’s coming up around 7:06 pm, so you’ve got a long day to work t...

This is Artificial Lure with your Gulf of Mexico, Florida fishing report for Sunday, November 16th, 2025.

Sunrise this morning nudged the horizon around 6:55 AM and tonight’s sunset will be at 5:36 PM. We’re on a waning moon phase now, which often gets fish fired up, and the solunar tables put us in average fish activity, with the major feeding window peaking late morning through midday.

Tide action around Florida Power looks promising: we started with a low tide at 5:36 AM at 0.28 feet, rolling to a high tide at 11:33 AM that’s topping out at 3.27 feet, as con...

Good morning anglers, Artificial Lure here with your Gulf of Mexico, Florida fishing report for Saturday, November 15, 2025.

The fall bite is holding steady across the region, with water temps just cool enough to kick fish into gear but still plenty pleasant for a full day on the water. Winds are light this morning and forecasted to stay that way, with highs reaching into the low 70s—perfect conditions for both offshore and inshore action. Skies are mostly clear after yesterday’s front pushed through, leaving pristine water clarity along much of the coast and nearshore structure.

Sunr...

Good morning anglers, it's Artificial Lure coming to you with today’s Gulf of Mexico Florida fishing report for November 14, 2025.

We’re rolling into mid-November and the bite’s been lively. Weather-wise, the day dawns cool and crisp with highs pushing into the mid-70s and a light north breeze. Skies are mostly clear, making for ideal conditions on the water. Sunrise hit at 6:53 AM and you’ll have daylight till about 5:37 PM, giving you plenty of time to get out there and put a bend in your rod.

Tides today around Florida’s Gulf coast are steady...

Morning, folks. Artificial Lure here, reporting live from the Gulf Coast. Today’s the 13th of November, and the sun’s already up, rising around 6:52 AM, with sunset due at 5:37 PM. The weather’s looking solid—high pressure’s holding over the Gulf, so expect calm seas and clear skies, perfect for getting out on the water. Tides are running strong, with a high tide at 2:21 AM and a low at 8:28 AM in New Smyrna Beach, and similar patterns along the coast. The tidal coefficient’s been high this week, which means good movement and hungry fish.

Fishing’s been hot, es...

Artificial Lure here with your Gulf Coast, Florida fishing report for November 11, 2025. Early risers saw the sun crack the horizon at 6:13am, with sunset set for 4:55pm. Tides today in the northern Gulf, like around Pensacola and down to St. Pete, run with a high right around 3:20am and the low swinging in near 3:11pm, based on Tide-Forecast.com and NOAA Tides & Currents. Expect gentle tidal changes—great setup for a consistent bait presentation through the day.

Weather is holding steady, a touch of cool on the back end of a recent front, so bring an extra layer if...

Artificial Lure reporting from Florida’s Gulf coast, November 10, 2025—let’s get right into the bite. This morning kicked off with a cool front pushing through, bringing brisk northwest winds behind overnight rains. According to the National Weather Service’s morning marine forecast, expect small craft advisories out there, with bumpy seas laying down late Tuesday. Sunrise hit at 6:44 AM and sunset will roll in around 5:40 PM—so anglers should target early and late daylight hours for safety and success.

Tides today at Redfish Pass and throughout much of the region show a high of 2.5 feet around 2:35 AM and low ne...

Artificial Lure here with your Sunday, November 9th, 2025, Gulf of Mexico Florida fishing report. The cool snap last week has offshore and inshore waters buzzing with activity from the Panhandle all the way down to the central Gulf coast.

Let’s talk tides first—according to Tides4Fishing, we’re dealing with low tidal coefficients today, meaning only modest water movement, so the current won’t be ripping; for Saint Pete Beach, high tide hit early at 1:22 AM, with a low at 10:47 AM. In Gulf County, the next low tide is at 7:56 PM, and we’re seeing a similar me...

Artificial Lure here, bringing you your Saturday, November 8th, 2025 fishing report for the Gulf of Mexico, Florida. Folks, the fall transition is in full swing and if you’re anywhere from the Panhandle down through the flats and islands, you’re seeing classic November pattern shifts across our local waters.

First off, let’s check the sky: today, the sun came up at 6:47 AM and will set at 5:42 PM—so we’re working with about 11 solid hours of light to chase fish. According to Tides4Fishing, we’re on a very low tidal coefficient—right around 34—so there won’t be much wa...

Artificial Lure here with your Friday, November 7th, 2025, Gulf of Mexico Florida fishing report.

Sun’s up at 6:47 this morning, setting at 5:42 this evening—so you’ve got a solid window for those magic hour bites. Over at Indian Rocks Beach, check your tides: high hit at 12:44 AM and again at 2:48 PM, with lows at 8:11 AM and just before 8 PM. That early-morning fall around first light is prime for snook and trout hunting, especially around mangroves and creek mouths, while that afternoon push brings your best shot for redfish and pompano action up shallow according to the recent Spacef...

Hey anglers, this is Artificial Lure coming to you with your Thursday, November 6th, 2025, Gulf of Mexico Florida fishing report. Settle in for today’s tides, weather, hot catches, and the inside scoop on what’s biting and where.

First up, the sunrise is at 6:38 AM with sunset coming up at 5:43 PM, so you’ve got a solid day window to work the water, but remember those shortened days as we slide deeper into fall. According to the NOAA tide chart for Fort Myers, we’ve got a high tide rolling in at 1:18 AM, followed by a negative low at 8...

Artificial Lure here with your up-to-the-minute Gulf of Mexico Florida fishing report for November 5th, 2025.

Let’s start with today’s conditions. Weather’s shaping up nicely after a breezy start earlier in the week—winds are easing, shifting from northeast to more of an east-southeast flow heading into the weekend, and daytime highs should climb back into the low 80s with low rain chances. All this makes for comfortable days on or near the water, but do plan for brisker mornings through midweek, especially near-shore, before things settle down. Sunrise today was at 7:41 AM, and sunset clocks in at 6...

Artificial Lure here, bringing you your fresh Gulf of Mexico Florida fishing report for November 4, 2025.

We’ve got a **cool, clear morning** rolling in with moderate winds and another classic fall forecast: temperatures starting in the upper 50s and warming into the low 70s by mid-day, thanks to the recent cold fronts. **Sunrise hit right at 6:24 AM, sunset will be at 4:50 PM**, giving us a little over eleven hours of sun—short days so make the most of the light, y’all. According to tides4fishing, tidal action is **pretty low today**, with not much swing between highs and lo...

Artificial Lure here, bringing you your Gulf of Mexico, Florida fishing report for November 3, 2025.

We’ve got a classic cool season morning shaping up, with the sunrise hitting at 6:46 AM and sunset at 5:42 PM, so your prime windows on the water are tightening up as the days get shorter. Over near Florida Power, tides today are running with a high at 11:08 AM just shy of four feet and a second low at 5:37 PM. Expect a mild fall tidal swing—good movement for most inshore bites per Tide-Forecast.com.

The weather offshore is moderate, with NOAA and the...

Good morning, this is Artificial Lure with your Sunday, November 2nd, 2025 Gulf of Mexico fishing outlook. Conditions are lining up for a solid morning on the water here off the Florida coast.

Sunrise is just ahead at 6:44 AM, sunset tonight drops at 5:44 PM. Tides are favorable: a low tide started early at 5:19 AM and high tide hits at 11:08 AM, with another low tide rolling in around 5:37 PM and high tide closing out the night at 11:04 PM. According to Tide-Forecast.com, water movement is strong today, making for high current and bait activity—a good setup for gamefish hunting. Ov...

Artificial Lure here with your November 1st, 2025, fishing report straight from Florida’s Gulf Coast.

First light this morning broke at 7:05 a.m., with sunrise golden over a calm Gulf; sunset sets up for 6:02 p.m. tonight, giving us just over eleven hours to be out wetting a line. Tides today along the Gulf are mellow—expect high tide at 7:56 a.m., a low at 5:04 p.m., and another high rolling in about 11:33 p.m. The tidal swing is modest, just over a foot, meaning not much current but plenty of time to fish those inshore flats and near...

Good morning anglers, this is Artificial Lure bringing you the October 31, 2025 fishing report for the Gulf of Mexico coast of Florida. Sunrise greeted us at 7:41 AM with sunset due at 6:47 PM. Conditions today feature a modest tidal swing, peaking with a 1.2 ft high tide at 2:08 AM, another rise to 1.8 ft at 7:52 AM, falling to a 0.3 ft low at 3:11 PM, and a final 1.5 ft high tide around 10:03 PM, as charted for Egmont Key. Tidal coefficients are average—around 54—so expect decent but not extreme current, which helps spread your options for both inshore and nearshore action.

Weather-wise, it’s a clas...

Artificial Lure here with your October 30th Gulf of Mexico, Florida, fishing report. Sunrise hit at 7:42 this morning, sunset’s coming at 6:46 tonight, giving us right at eleven hours to fish – nice and cool with water temps running upper 70s in the Gulf and low 70s in the bays, according to Mullet Wrapper’s Pier & Shore Outlook.

Today’s tide action is subtle, with low at 2:52 AM, high at 7:50 AM, another low at 4:03 PM, and a final high at 10:20 PM as reported by Tide-Forecast.com. The tidal coefficient’s 34—plenty low, meaning slow currents and not a big swing betwee...

Hi y'all, I'm Artificial Lure, your go-to source for all things fishing in the Gulf of Mexico and Florida. Today, October 29, 2025, the tide times at Florida Power are looking good with a high tide at 5:56 AM and another at 9:23 PM. Sunrise is at 7:41 AM, and sunset's at 6:47 PM. The weather's perfect for some great fishing action.

Inshore, Reds, Trout, and Snook are biting strong. Offshore, Snapper, Grouper, and Kingfish are turning on. For inshore, try using soft plastics or jigs for Trout and Reds. Offshore, live bait like sardines and shrimp are effective for Snapper and Grouper.
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Artificial Lure here, bringing you the Gulf of Mexico, Florida fishing report for October 28th, 2025.

We kicked off the morning in cool fall weather following the early cold fronts, which really has the bite going strong throughout panhandle and central gulf coast waters. Sunrise was at 7:02 AM and sunset hits at 6:06 PM, with mostly clear skies and a moderate breeze out of the northeast making for crisp, comfortable angling conditions. High tide rolled in around 3:53 AM, with low tide coming this afternoon at 4:24 PM. The tidal coefficient today is on the low side—34, so tidal movement isn’t extr...

Good morning anglers, this is Artificial Lure checking in from the Gulf coast of Florida with your Monday, October 27th fishing report.

We've got some beautiful conditions shaping up today. Sunrise came at 7:40 AM and we'll have light until 6:48 PM, giving us over eleven hours to get our lines wet.

Let's talk tides because they're looking prime. At Florida Power, we saw our first high tide roll through at 4:09 AM at 3.76 feet. Low tide hits at 12:29 PM dropping to just 0.41 feet - that's when you want to be positioned near passes and cuts where fish will...

Artificial Lure here checking in from the Gulf coast of Florida with your October 26, 2025 fishing report. Locals woke up to a crisp fall morning, a light breeze, and temps holding just shy of 70 degrees at sunrise. The sun broke the horizon at 7:39AM and we’ll see it drop at 6:49PM, so there’s plenty of daylight for those serious anglers looking to squeeze every cast out of Sunday.

Tidal movement is solid today. This morning saw high tide rolling in around 3:35AM, followed by a low just after 11:30AM, then a second high climbing at 5:44PM. If you’...

Hey there, folks It's your buddy Artificial Lure here. Today, October 25, 2025, we're waking up to some fantastic fishing conditions in the Gulf of Mexico. Sunrise is at 7:38 AM, and sunset hits at 6:50 PM. Tides are moderate, with highs at 3:07 AM and 4:56 PM, and lows at 10:57 AM and 10:30 PM.

Weather-wise, we've got a small craft advisory due to choppy conditions, so it's best to stick to inshore or nearshore spots. Currently, redfish, trout, and the last waves of snook are biting well around mangrove points and grass flats.

For inshore, use live shrimp or soft plastics in...

Artificial Lure here with your Gulf of Mexico Florida fishing report for Friday, October 24, 2025.

First light’s coming up at 7:38 this morning, with sundown at 6:51, so you’ll have a good window if you can dodge the breeze. Tidal movement today’s steady—high water rolls in at 2:42 AM and 4:15 PM, with lows just before lunch at 10:22 AM and again after dark near 10 PM, based on Tide-Forecast.com. These are moderate Gulf tides, so expect fair current draws near structure and passes.

Weather’s going to put some grit in your line: National Weather Service Tampa Bay is fla...

Good morning anglers, this is Artificial Lure coming to you live with your Thursday fishing report for the beautiful Gulf of Mexico region and Florida’s coastline. It’s October 23, 2025, and we’re seeing a classic late-October setup, with the fall bite heating up and prime conditions inshore and offshore.

**Tidal report**: Down along the Gulf Coast, Gulf Harbors is looking at a high tide around 1:32 AM and then again roughly midday, with a low tide coming in just after 8AM. In Gulf County, low tide is expected at 11:31 AM—about mid-day, and the waters will start rising into the...

Artificial Lure here with your Wednesday, October 22, 2025 fishing report for the Gulf of Mexico and Florida’s west coast. The sun’s up at 7:23 this morning and slips down around 6:45 tonight, giving us plenty of daylight to hit the water. Conditions are looking lively—tides are running strong today, with the high tide peaking close to midmorning and again late at night; for example, in Clearwater and along much of the Sun Coast we’re seeing a morning high tide near 10:15 AM and an afternoon low around 4:40 PM, based on today’s charts from Tide-Forecast.com. Expect that big tidal swing to k...

Hey there, folks It's Artificial Lure here. Today, October 21st, the Gulf of Mexico offshore Florida is buzzing with action. The tidal coefficient is high, meaning strong currents and tides, which often gets fish moving. The sun rises at 7:35 AM and sets at 6:55 PM, providing ample daylight for your fishing trip.

Recently, reds, trout, and snook have been biting strong. The best lures to use include soft plastics and jigs for reds and snook, while live bait like shrimp or mullet works wonders for trout. Top spots include the Gulf around Saint Pete Beach and Longboat Key.
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Artificial Lure here, bringing you your October 20th Gulf of Mexico Florida fishing report.

First off, conditions look excellent to start your week. Sunrise hit at 7:35 AM and sunset will close down at 6:55 PM, with a morning high tide at 1:12 AM, a low tide at 8:11 AM, another high at 1:58 PM, and an evening low at 8:13 PM, according to Tide-Forecast.com. That means the prime bite is around those turning tides—early morning and midafternoon are the tickets today.

Weather this morning is crisp and comfortable, with temps starting around the low 60s and warming up mid-day. Winds are ligh...

Artificial Lure here with your Sunday, October 19th, Gulf of Mexico, Florida fishing report. Sunrise lit the intercoastal at 7:34 AM, with sunset set for 6:56 PM, giving us prime hours ahead and a slight northeast breeze pushing just enough salt air to make the bite promising. Tides are active today: high tides around 12:47 AM and 1:22 PM, low tides near 7:35 AM and 7:49 PM. Big swings mean moving bait, so keep an eye out for feeding frenzies during these windows, especially on edges and passes as the water pushes and pulls according to Tide-Forecast.com.

The weather’s finally calmed since la...

Artificial Lure here with your Saturday, October 18th fishing report for the Gulf of Mexico, Florida. The morning kicked off with calm green flags along much of the coast, and a pleasant northeast wind has been keeping things nice and fishable. Water temperatures are sitting around 76°F, perfect for both inshore and surf action, and these slightly cooler days are really turning the bite on for a range of Gulf species according to Great Days Outdoors.

First light was at 7:34 AM and sunset’s coming at 6:57 PM, giving you a solid day on the water. The tides are working...

Hey there, folks I'm Artificial Lure, your go-to guy for all things fishing in the Gulf of Mexico, Florida. Today, October 17th, we're looking at some promising conditions for catching the big ones.

**Tidal Report**: Tides are moderate, with a high tide expected at around 11:56 AM and a low tide at 7:04 PM near Florida Power. Sarasota is seeing a high tide at 10:45 AM and a low at 5:42 PM.

**Weather**: Light showers are expected, but overall it should be a good day with breezy conditions.

**Sunrise and Sunset**: The sun rises at 7:33 AM and sets...

It’s Artificial Lure here, bringing you today’s Gulf of Mexico fishing report for Florida waters—Wednesday, October 15th, 2025. We’re rolling into the heart of fall fishing, and folks, action has been picking up following the streak of unruly weather and dirty water we saw last week. That patchy green algae and stirred-up silt have faded as winds turned offshore and clearer water has settled back in—just in time for the best tidal movement of October, according to Mullet Wrapper’s latest outlook.

First, let’s talk tides. Today in the Gulf Shores region, we’ve got a high ti...

Artificial Lure here, bringing you your Sunday morning Gulf of Mexico, Florida fishing report for October 12, 2025. We’re sliding into mid-October with some mighty fine action, so let’s dive straight in.

First off, the tides: Tide-Forecast shows high tide rolling in at 4:25 AM, sitting at 4.42 feet, followed by a low just after 1:00 PM at 0.11 feet, then a smaller high at 7:35 PM at 2.96 feet. Expect healthy tidal flow, which always perks up predator activity—especially near creek mouths and grassy points. Sunrise is at 7:30, and sunset will be at 7:03, so your top light bite windows are right around those...

Artificial Lure here with your Gulf of Mexico Florida fishing report for Saturday, October 11th, 2025.

**Tides and Sun:**
Sunrise is at 7:29 AM and sunset will be around 7:04 PM, so early birds and twilight anglers should have solid light for a productive session. High tide rolled in at 3:46 AM at 4.63 ft, with a low set for 12:01 PM at -0.2 ft, and the next high will be at 6:17 PM at 3.3 ft. That means strong tidal movement both dawn and dusk—prime for inshore action, especially around flats and passes. According to tide-forecast.com, today’s tidal coefficient is high, mean...

Alright, it’s Artificial Lure here, comin’ at you live from the Gulf Coast, where the bite is hot and the tides are high—just the way we like it this time of year. It’s October 10th and we’re checkin’ out the scene from the Panhandle all the way down to the Keys, but right now, I’ve got my eyes set on Northwest Florida. Let’s get into the details, straight from the dock to your airpods.

**Tides & Timings**
Sunrise today around Navarre and Pensacola is just after 7:29 AM, and sunset’s a hair after 7:05 PM. Per...

Hey there, folks I'm Artificial Lure, your go-to expert for all things fishing in the Gulf of Mexico. Today, October 8, 2025, we're looking at a pretty active day on the waters. The sun rises at about 7:30 AM, and we've got a sunset around 6:50 PM.

Tides are moderate, with a mix of high and low tides throughout the day. Recent fishing reports show a good mix of species, including redfish, trout, and snappers. Scattered showers are expected, with an onshore breeze keeping things interesting.

For lures, try using jigs or spoons to catch reds and trout. Live bait...

This is Artificial Lure coming to you with your Gulf of Mexico, Florida fishing report for Sunday, October 5, 2025.

The early fall bite is firing on all cylinders this week along the Gulf Coast. Let’s get right into it: sunrise is at 7:26 a.m. and sunset at 7:11 p.m., giving us almost 12 hours of daylight to chase trophy fish. Today’s tidal coefficient rockets up to an impressive 98 by dusk, meaning strong currents and plenty of moving water—ideal conditions to stir up feeding action, especially during incoming and outgoing tides, with notable highs just after 1:15 p.m. and lo...

Y'all, it's Artificial Lure here, and I'm excited to share today's fishing report for the Gulf of Mexico, Florida. Today, October 4th, the sun rises at about 7:25 AM, and sets around 7:10 PM. Tides are looking good, with a high tide at 12:23 PM and a low at 7:36 PM for spots like Florida Power[2]. The East wind is blowing, which should create some big outbound tides, perfect for active fish[3].

In the Gulf, we've seen a lot of action from species like pompano, whiting, and redfish. For pompano and whiting, try using fresh shrimp or clams. If you're after redfish...

Good morning anglers, Artificial Lure here with your Gulf of Mexico Florida fishing report for Friday, October 3rd, 2025.

We’re waking up to early fall conditions with heat still lingering across much of the Gulf coast, humidity on the rise, and a bit of morning haze—the kind that gets the topwater bite fired up just before sunrise. Today’s sunrise hit at 7:25am and you’ll get a nice stretch on the water until sunset at 7:14pm. Expect about eleven hours and fifty minutes of sunlight. The tidal situation gives us a decent swing: low tide rolled through...

Hey there, Gulf Coast anglers, this is Artificial Lure coming at you with today's fishing report for October 1st, 2025.

What a time to be fishing the Gulf! The water temperature is running several degrees warmer than usual - we're still seeing temps that typically don't hit until late September. The Mullet Wrapper reports the Gulf State Park Pier has experienced something absolutely unprecedented - at least 10 juvenile sailfish caught and released this season. That's unheard of in decades of fishing these waters.

For tides today, we're looking at a high tide hitting around 9:04 AM at 1.52 feet...

Artificial Lure here with your Gulf of Mexico, Florida fishing report for Sunday, September 28, 2025. The morning’s shaping up tropical and muggy, just like locals expect this time of year—temps have been running mid-90s with humidity ratcheted all the way up. Stay hydrated and toss a few electrolyte packets in your cooler before heading out. Sunrise is at 7:22 AM, and it’ll dip below the Gulf at 7:19 PM tonight. The tides will play a big part: look for the first high tide at 4:33 AM, low at 12:56 PM, and a lighter high again around 7:05 PM, per Florida Power forecasts.
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Artificial Lure here, bringing your local Gulf of Mexico fishing report for Saturday, September 27, 2025. Let’s jump straight in—early fall’s in the air on the Florida coast, and anglers across the Gulf are seeing a classic September transition, with clear, bait-rich water, active tides, and some stellar mixed-bag fishing from the panhandle down to Tampa Bay.

The sun rises at 6:42 a.m. with sunset at 6:40 p.m., so there’s a solid 12-hour window for action. Tides are lively today: a high at 2:15 a.m. and a low around 2:58 p.m. Local tidal coefficients are high, meaning...

This is Artificial Lure with your Friday, September 26, 2025 Gulf of Mexico fishing report for Florida.

Sunrise this morning broke at 7:21, with sunset expected at 7:22. We’ve got a decent push of water—high tide rolled in at 3:43 AM and another is coming at 5:09 PM, with lows late morning and just before midnight. There’s a strong tidal coefficient around 87, which means bigger swings and lively currents—ideal for moving bait and active fishing all around the flats and passes, especially at change of tide according to Tides4Fishing.

Weather’s starting out muggy with scattered clouds but lows i...

Artificial Lure with your Wednesday morning fishing report for the Gulf of Mexico, Florida, coming at you September 24, 2025.

First, let’s talk sunrise and sunset—today we’ve got the sun rising around 6:40 AM and setting at 6:44 PM, giving us a solid window of daylight to get lines wet. Over on the Panhandle, the weather’s settled down nicely after some early storms earlier in the week, and the breeze is light and variable—perfect for both inshore and offshore trips. Water clarity is solid from the Emerald Coast down to Naples, and that’s had the bait schools stac...

Good morning anglers, Artificial Lure here with your Gulf of Mexico, Florida fishing report for Saturday, September 20, 2025.

We kicked off the day with a sunrise at 7:18 AM, and we’ll see the sun slip past the horizon at 7:29 PM. That gives us over 12 glorious hours to wet a line and chase the bite. The tides are lively today, with a high at 1:40 PM and a low coming in at 8:47 PM. The tidal coefficient at 88 means strong current and pronounced tidal swings—this is ideal for targeting both inshore and offshore species, as bait gets stirred up along the gras...

Hey folks, this is Artificial Lure with your Gulf of Mexico Florida fishing report for Friday, September 19th, 2025.

Starting off, we're catching a beautiful sunrise right around 6:37 AM, with sunset sliding in at 6:50 PM according to Gulf Shores tide and sun charts. Tides today are on the mellow side—look for high tide at 10:52 AM at about 1.4 feet, and a low rolling in at 9:39 PM, just over half a foot. With such a low tidal coefficient—around 42 and dropping—current and water movement will be modest. That usually means fish are a little more scattered, not stacked in the fe...

Artificial Lure here, checking in bright and early to bring you today’s fishing report for the Gulf of Mexico, Florida, on Wednesday, September 17, 2025.

We’ve got a classic late-summer setup this morning along the Gulf Coast. The weather is stable, with sunrise just after 6:29AM in Panama City Beach and closer to 7:16AM on Longboat Key, and you can expect sunset around 6:45PM near the Panhandle and 7:32PM down in Sarasota country. Winds have stayed moderate–a blessing for boaters working the edges of passes and flats.

Checking the tides, Panama City Beach is sitting on a h...

Artificial Lure here with your Sunday evening fishing report for the Gulf of Mexico, Florida, September 14th, 2025.

Today brought us a classic late-summer pattern on the Gulf, with a sunrise at 7:15 AM and sunset at 7:37 PM. It felt every bit like mid-September out there—a hot, long day on the water with just enough breeze to keep the air moving. Water temps have been solidly in the upper 80s nearshore, and the tide ran a low coefficient today, peaking with a morning high at 6:16 AM before falling till about 3 PM. Currents have been soft, so longer drifts and so...

This is Artificial Lure with your Gulf of Mexico, Florida fishing report for Sunday, September 14, 2025. First light was at 7:15 this morning, with sunset set for 7:36 tonight. The tides are moving nice and strong: we kicked off with a low tide just after midnight, saw the morning high at 5:36 AM around 4.3 feet, a soft low around 2:44 PM, then another bump up to a 2.8-footer just after dark. That’s a real sweet swing for active morning and late evening bites, especially with the moonset wrapping by mid-afternoon—prime conditions for those targeting early and sunset feeders, according to Tide-Forecast.com.

Wea...

Artificial Lure here with your Gulf of Mexico fishing report for Saturday, September 13, 2025, focused on Florida’s sweet stretch from the Panhandle through the Suncoast.

Sun’s peeking over the horizon at 7:14 AM, setting at 7:37 PM—plenty of daylight for those hungry early-risers and evening bait soakers. Weather’s shaping up mild and pleasant again, with little to no wind chop, and nothing in the way of rain chances this week. That means the bite window should stay nice and wide for most of the day, especially around the tide swings.

Today’s tides look promising; high tide...

Artificial Lure here with your Gulf of Mexico fishing report for Friday, September 12, 2025, focused on Florida’s stretch, from the Panhandle to the Suncoast. Here’s the scoop from the docks before you grab your rods and hit the water.

**Tides and Weather**
Today’s tide in the central Gulf coast (like the Tampa area) sees a big swing, starting with a peak **high tide at 4:20 AM** (4.6 feet), followed by a **low at 12:10 PM** (essentially flat), and a secondary high at 6:15 PM (3.5 feet), with sunset at 7:39 PM and sunrise at 7:14 AM, according to Tide-Forecast.com. Expect a strong...

It’s Artificial Lure coming at you with your Wednesday, September 10th, 2025, Florida Gulf of Mexico fishing report—fresh off the water and straight for the diehards, locals, and weekend warriors alike.

First light cracked at **7:13 AM** this morning and you’ve got daylight until **7:41 PM**, plenty of time to work those tides. Speaking of tides, we’re seeing a decent swing today—the first high tide rolled in early at **3:26 AM** and gave way to a super skinny low tide at **10:31 AM**, turning again to a solid high around **4:23 PM**. That’s moving a lot of water, perfect for...

Fishing friends, this is Artificial Lure checking in with your Gulf of Mexico, Florida report for Sunday, September 7th, 2025.

We kicked things off this morning just before sunrise, which came at 6:22 AM, with sunset expected at 6:57 PM for Panama City Beach. The sky started out with a light breeze out of the northeast at 5 to 10 knots, and seas were a foot or less—nice calm conditions for inshore and nearshore anglers. According to the National Weather Service, rain and a few thunderstorms could roll in as we move through the day, especially toward evening, so keep your slickers ha...

Artificial Lure here with your Gulf of Mexico Florida fishing report for Saturday, September 6, 2025. Sunrise came in at 6:21 AM along Panama City Beach, with sunset set for about 6:58 PM. That’s just over 12 hours of daylight to work the rod and reel today. The high tide hit Panama City Beach at 8:44 AM, dropping to low at 6:10 PM—so those peak moving water periods this morning and early evening will be prime for most species.

Weather’s classic late summer—warm and humid, high temps in the upper 80s to lower 90s, with heat index values pushing into the middle 1...

Artificial Lure here, reporting from the Gulf of Mexico and the sun-drenched Florida coast on Friday, September 5th, 2025. The early morning greeted us with calm, muggy air and a mild southeast breeze. Sunrise hit Panama City Beach at 6:21 AM, with sunset set for about 6:58 PM, so anglers have plenty of daylight to get out and wet a line.

Tidal conditions today are mellow: high tide rolled in around 7:50 AM, peaking at about 1.87 feet, and the evening low tide will settle around 5:48 PM at just 0.33 feet, based on Tide-Forecast.com. That means light current for most of the day...

Artificial Lure here with your Gulf of Mexico Florida fishing report for Wednesday, September 3, 2025.

Sunrise set the sky ablaze at 7:04 a.m., and we’re looking at about 12 hours and 38 minutes of daylight before sunset at 7:42 p.m. Today’s weather along the Gulf is classic September: marginally cooler than the dog days but still humid and warm. A stalled frontal boundary is bringing scattered showers, especially in southern sections, so watch for pop-up thunderstorms. The heat index will creep toward triple digits, especially in the afternoons. Winds are moderate, mostly from the southeast, settling down after a bree...

Artificial Lure here with your September 3rd Gulf of Mexico, Florida fishing report—the scoop every saltwater angler needs before heading out. Sunrise was at 7:09 AM, and you’ll see sunset a bit before 7:50 PM. Tides are sitting at a lower swing today—a high tide around 10:49 AM hits 3.56 feet, then drops to a 0.35 foot low by 6:51 PM. With the first round of fall King Tides already lapping up in some coastal spots, watch for nuisance flooding near the high marks according to the Florida Division of Emergency Management. The tidal coefficient remains low today, so current’s minimal—meaning laid-back...

Good morning anglers, Artificial Lure here with your Sunday fishing report for August 31st, 2025, covering the Gulf of Mexico and Florida’s prime waters.

Sunrise today came at 7:09 AM, with sunset set for 7:52 PM. That gives us almost 13 solid hours on the water. Tides are running flat—early high tide at 5:31 AM around Gulf Harbors, then dropping to a low at 1:29 PM, rising again for an evening high at 7:56 PM. Tidal coefficients are hovering in the high 20s, which means minimal current and gentle swings—so you’ll want to seek structure or deeper holes for activity. According to tides...

This is Artificial Lure with your Gulf of Mexico fishing report for Saturday, August 30, 2025, coming to you straight from Florida where the sunrise hit at 7:07 AM and sunset is set for 7:54 PM. Tides today show a high at 5:15 AM up to 3.78 feet and a lower slack at 1:37 PM dipping to just under a foot, before the final high tide comes through close to sundown at 7:30 PM at 2.86 feet. These good tidal swings mean plenty of water movement—should help get things biting, especially around those early and late shifts.

Weather-wise, the Florida Division of Emergency Management says you ca...