What's Biting

0–39 Slow40–59 Fair60–79 Good80+ Great

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Key factors

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What's Biting

0–39 Slow40–59 Fair60–79 Good80+ Great

Atlantic croaker

Conditions: bad

Key factors

Water temp is 85°F (favorable) and the tide is outgoing (ideal), though current (poor).

By 2 AM: current (ideal).
By 3 AM: the tide reaches low slack, no longer helping the bite.
You're already in the best stretch; scores ease off after 3 AM.

Bite score trend

Best: 10:00 PM – 3:00 AM

Tackle recommendations

Cownose ray

Conditions: unfavorable

Key factors

Water temp is 85°F (favorable) and the tide is outgoing (ideal), though current (poor).

By 3 AM: the tide reaches low slack, no longer helping the bite.
Why 5 AM – 9 AM wins: current (ideal), and this fish's peak activity hours kick in.

Bite score trend

Best: 5:00 AM – 9:00 AM

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Spot

Conditions: unfavorable

Key factors

The tide is outgoing (ideal) and pressure is 1015 hPa (ideal), though current (poor).

By 3 AM: the tide reaches low slack, no longer helping the bite.
Why 5 AM – 9 AM wins: this fish's peak activity hours kick in, and current (neutral).

Bite score trend

Best: 5:00 AM – 9:00 AM

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Spanish mackerel

Conditions: typical

Key factors

Water temp is 85°F (ideal), the tide is outgoing (ideal), and rain (ideal).

By 2 AM: current (poor).
By 3 AM: the tide reaches low slack, a real drag on the bite.
Why 5 AM – 8 AM wins: this fish's peak activity hours kick in, and wind eases from 8 to 4 mph.

Bite score trend

Best: 5:00 AM – 8:00 AM

Tackle recommendations

Red drum

Conditions: unfavorable

Key factors

Water temp is 85°F (ideal) and the tide is outgoing (ideal), though current (poor).

By 3 AM: the tide reaches low slack, no longer helping the bite.
Why 5 AM – 9 AM wins: current (ideal), and this fish's peak activity hours kick in.

Bite score trend

Best: 5:00 AM – 9:00 AM

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Summer flounder

Conditions: typical

Key factors

The tide is outgoing (ideal), though current (poor).

By 1 AM: the tide turns outgoing, still favorable, just off its best.
Why 10 AM – 3 PM wins: current (ideal), and this fish's peak activity hours kick in.

Bite score trend

Best: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM

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Southern kingfish

Conditions: typical

Key factors

The tide is outgoing (ideal) and wind is 8 mph (ideal), though current (poor).

By 3 AM: the tide reaches low slack, no longer helping the bite.
Why 12 PM – 5 PM wins: current (ideal), and this fish's peak activity hours kick in.

Bite score trend

Best: 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM

Tackle recommendations

Bluefish

Conditions: unfavorable

Key factors

The tide is outgoing (ideal), current (ideal), and wind is 8 mph (ideal).

By 1 AM: the tide turns outgoing, still favorable, just off its best.
By 2 AM: current (poor).
You're already in the best stretch; scores ease off after 2 AM.

Bite score trend

Best: 11:00 PM – 2:00 AM

Tackle recommendations

Silver perch

Conditions: unfavorable

Key factors

The tide is outgoing (ideal) and water temp is 85°F (favorable), though current (poor).

By 2 AM: current (ideal).
By 3 AM: the tide reaches low slack, no longer helping the bite.

Bite score trend

Best: 6:00 AM – 9:00 AM

Tackle recommendations

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