Naples, FL Marine & Fishing Forecast

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the tides in Naples, FL today?

Naples, FL experiences two high tides and two low tides each day. Tide times and heights are sourced from NOAA station data (Station 8725110) and updated daily.

What is the best time to fish in Naples, FL?

The best fishing near Naples, FL is typically one to two hours before and after each tide change, when moving water flushes bait off flats and through passes. On the Gulf Coast, outgoing tides are often the most productive because they concentrate baitfish in channels and creek mouths.

Is it safe to boat in Naples, FL today?

Check the live wind forecast above for current conditions near Naples, FL. Gulf waters can build steep chop quickly in winds above 15 mph, especially when wind opposes the tidal current. Afternoon sea breezes are common from spring through fall and can increase winds significantly after midday.

What is the water temperature near Naples, FL?

Water temperatures near Naples, FL stay relatively warm year-round, ranging from the upper 60s in winter to the upper 80s in summer. The warm water supports year-round fishing for species like snook, tarpon, and bonefish that are temperature-sensitive elsewhere.

What wind conditions are expected in Naples, FL today?

The wind chart above shows today's hourly forecast for Naples, FL using Open-Meteo weather model data. Along the Gulf Coast, east and southeast winds typically produce the best inshore fishing conditions with cleaner water, while west and southwest winds can push murky water across bays.

Fishing in Naples, FL

Naples is the fishing hub of Southwest Florida, offering world-class access to the Ten Thousand Islands, the Gulf of Mexico, and the vast grass flats of Collier County. The Ten Thousand Islands — a remote maze of mangrove islands, creeks, and bays — is legendary for snook, redfish, and tarpon fishing in a pristine wilderness setting that few anglers have explored.

Planning Your Trip

Nearshore fishing around Naples accesses some of the best Spanish mackerel and cobia action on the Gulf Coast. The offshore reefs and rock piles within 30 miles of shore hold abundant gag grouper, red grouper, and red snapper. Deep-water fishing in the blue water offshore produces mahi-mahi, wahoo, and sailfish from spring through fall.

The Gordon Pass and Doctors Pass are key access points for bay and nearshore fishing from Naples. During tarpon season (spring and early summer), these passes host some of the most spectacular fishing in the world, with schools of giant tarpon rolling through. The live tide and wind data above will help you time the perfect tarpon or snook bite.

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