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Placida · Gasparilla Sound Fishing Weather & Tides
Gasparilla Sound, the Placida trestle, and Charlotte Harbor.
Today on the water
Monday, July 20Right now it's 80°F and overcast at Placida · Gasparilla Sound, with wind S 17 mph (gusts 24). The forecast high is 88° with a 31% chance of rain.
Today's tides
- Low tide12:01 AM (0.4 ft)
- High tide6:29 AM (1.2 ft)
- Low tide12:55 PM (0.4 ft)
- High tide7:03 PM (1.0 ft)
Sun
- Sunrise6:47 AM
- Sunset8:23 PM
- UV index9
Fishing Placida · Gasparilla Sound
Placida sits on Gasparilla Sound at the top of the Boca Grande fishery, where the old Placida trestle and railroad pilings hold snook, mangrove snapper, and sheepshead. The surrounding flats and creeks give up redfish and some genuinely big trout, and it's the jumping-off point for the tarpon grounds a short run south. Structure and moving water are the recurring themes.
Target species
- Snook
- Redfish
- Mangrove snapper
- Spotted seatrout
Local tip: The trestle and dock lights fish well on a strong tide, especially after dark for snook.
Placida · Gasparilla Sound fishing & weather FAQ
- What are the tides in Placida · Gasparilla Sound today?
- Placida · Gasparilla Sound's tide predictions come from the NOAA CO-OPS station at Placida, Gasparilla Sound. 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 Placida · Gasparilla Sound?
- Placida · Gasparilla Sound is known for Snook, Redfish, Mangrove snapper, 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 Placida · Gasparilla Sound?
- Salty Forecast is built for exactly this stretch of coast — it combines tides for Gasparilla Sound, 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 Placida · Gasparilla Sound 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 (Placida, Gasparilla Sound). 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.