The Florida Keys
Big Pine Key Fishing Weather & Tides
Quiet Lower Keys backcountry flats and reefs.
Today on the water
Thursday, July 16Right now it's 89°F and clear at Big Pine Key, with wind NE 5 mph. The forecast high is 91° with a 5% chance of rain.
Today's tides
- High tide12:05 AM (1.0 ft)
- Low tide5:49 AM (0.1 ft)
- High tide11:38 AM (1.9 ft)
- Low tide7:15 PM (-0.1 ft)
Sun
- Sunrise6:46 AM
- Sunset8:16 PM
- UV index9
Fishing Big Pine Key
Big Pine Key sits in the quiet Lower Keys, ringed by shallow backcountry flats that hold bonefish, permit, and tarpon away from the crowds. The nearby reefs give up snapper and grouper, and the whole area has a slower, wilder feel than the tourist keys. Skinny water and light wind make for prime sight-fishing.
Target species
- Bonefish
- Permit
- Tarpon
- Snapper
Local tip: Clear, low water on a calm morning is ideal for spotting tailing bonefish and permit.
Big Pine Key fishing & weather FAQ
- What are the tides in Big Pine Key today?
- Big Pine Key's tide predictions come from the NOAA CO-OPS station at Big Pine Key, Coupon Bight. Today's high and low tide times are shown above and update through the day on the live dashboard.
- What fish can you catch at Big Pine Key?
- Big Pine Key is known for Bonefish, Permit, Tarpon, and more. The mix shifts with the season, water temperature, and tide — check the live conditions before you run.
- What's the best weather app for fishing Big Pine Key?
- Salty Forecast is built for exactly this stretch of coast — it combines tides for Coupon Bight & the reef, wind and gust forecasts, water temperature from nearby NOAA buoys, live radar, and offshore swell in one clean, free view aimed at anglers.
- Is the wind good for fishing Big Pine Key right now?
- Wind direction and speed make or break a day on the water. The live Salty Forecast dashboard shows current wind and gusts, an hourly wind forecast, and an animated wind map so you can pick the calmest window and the most protected water.
Nearby spots
Tides from NOAA CO-OPS (Big Pine Key, Coupon Bight). Forecast from Open-Meteo. Salty Forecast is a free hyperlocal weather app built for anglers — species and local notes are general guidance, not fishing advice. Always check current conditions and regulations before heading out.