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Treasure Coast Fishing Guide
Fishing the Treasure Coast Tides
Tides matter. Fishing the right tide is essential to catching your targeted fish.
As the moon exerts it's pull on the earth, the level of the ocean flexes from high to low tide; sometimes changing the level of the ocean on the Treasure Coast as much as two to three feet.
Outgoing tide flushes the bait off the shallow flats into channels and pot holes filled with hungry fish. Incoming tide carries the bait in from the ocean; big fish lie in wait and ambush the schools of careless mullet, pinfish, and greenies.
Not only do the tidal feeding patterns of the different fish species vary; when specific species of fish feed is also determined by the season, the moon phase, and the unique daily weather conditions. How do you know what tide to fish? You learn.
The successful fishman fishes often; fishes different tides; imitates people who catch fish; talks to people who catch fish, and keeps a written record from season to season to gain an understanding of the tidal feeding patterns. The fish "gotta" eat. Tracking the tides helps the fishman predict with confidence when that's going to happen.
As you read the tide tables, remember that the times listed refer to an exact place. High tide at the Ft. Pierce Inlet is for the Ft. Pierce Inlet. If you are fishing South Bridge or the north flats of Harbor Branch, there will be a significant delay and difference in the tidal times.
So bottom line; when is the best time to fish?
Easy answer. As Larry Litty, arguably the best Treasure Coast snook fishman who ever lived once said, " The best time to fish is when you can."
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