Florida/Indian Key Anchorage - Lower Matecumbe Key

Indian Key Anchorage - Lower Matecumbe Key

Indian Key Anchorage - Lower Matecumbe Key, FL Β· 24.87Β°N 80.70Β°W
TODAY'S FISHING
C+
Fair conditions
β–²Next High
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β–ΌNext Low
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🌑Water Temp
79Β°F
↕Tidal Range
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🐟Solunar
Major 10:36 pm
Live Conditions
5:25:11 PM
Tide Now
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Tide speedModerate
Next Event
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πŸ”₯ Best Window
10:36 pm–0:36 PM
in 5h 11m
Major solunar Β· Outgoing tide
Tide actively moving βœ“
Conditions
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79Β°FWater temp
πŸ“Š
1016 mb↗ Rising — fish active
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8 ktLight β€” good visibility
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Major 10:36 pm2-hr window
0 ft (MLLW)Current: β€”6 ft (approx. MHHW)
Today's Tide Chart
Wednesday, September 2, 2026 Β· Predicted tides
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Weather Forecast
Live data Β· Indian Key Anchorage - Lower Matecumbe Key, FL
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Fishing Score
Composite of 6 factors
C+
Fair
Next major: 5h 11m away
Tide phase40
Slow tide β€” moderate activity
Solunar strength50
Next major: 5h 11m away
Pressure trend74
Stable β€” no rapid changes detected
Wind & chop90
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Water temp70
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Moon phase57
πŸŒ– 66% illuminated
Current Conditions
Updated 10:20 AM
temp
74Β°F
feels Like
76Β°F
humidity
72%
wind Speed
8 kt
wind Dir
SE
visibility
10 mi
cloud Cover
15%
uv Index
6
water Temp
79Β°F
dew Point
63Β°F
pressure
1016 mb
Solunar Activity
Best feeding windows based on lunar & solar transit
β—† Minor1h window
3:59 am
Secondary feeding period
Passed
β˜… Major2h window
10:11 am
Peak feeding period β€” fish most active
Passed
β—† Minor1h window
4:24 pm
Secondary feeding period
Passed
β˜… Major2h window
10:36 pm
Peak feeding period β€” fish most active
in 5h 11m
Local Species
Indian Key Anchorage - Lower Matecumbe Key area Β· FL regulations
🎣
Bonefish
Catch & release only
Incoming tide on flats, 8–10 AM
Bait: Live shrimp, crab, Crazy Charlie
🐟
Tarpon
Catch & release only
Major solunar, incoming tide
Bait: Live mullet, crab, Clouser
🐑
Permit
Catch & release only
Incoming tide β€” wrecks & flats
Bait: Live crab, EP shrimp fly
🐟
Snook
Slot 28–33β€³ Β· 1/day
Outgoing tide at mangrove points
Bait: Pilchard, DOA shrimp
🐑
Mutton Snapper
16β€³ min Β· 10/day
Deeper water β€” incoming tide
Bait: Live pilchard, squid
7-Day Forecast
Fishing conditions Β· best day highlighted
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30-Day Tide Calendar
September 2026 Β· Indian Key Anchorage - Lower Matecumbe Key
September 2026
Day
Sunrise / Sunset
1st Tide
2nd Tide
3rd Tide
4th Tide
Coefficient
Solunar
1Tue
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↑ 6:23 am↓ 6:52 pm
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68average
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2Wed
πŸŒ–
↑ 6:23 am↓ 6:51 pm
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56average
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3Thu
πŸŒ—
↑ 6:24 am↓ 6:50 pm
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46low
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4Fri
πŸŒ—
↑ 6:25 am↓ 6:50 pm
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40low
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5Sat
πŸŒ—
↑ 6:26 am↓ 6:49 pm
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39very low
🐟🐟🐟🐟
6Sun
πŸŒ—
↑ 6:26 am↓ 6:48 pm
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44low
🐟🐟🐟🐟
7Mon
🌘
↑ 6:27 am↓ 6:47 pm
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55average
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8Tue
🌘
↑ 6:28 am↓ 6:47 pm
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69average
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9Wed
🌘
↑ 6:28 am↓ 6:46 pm
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84high
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10Thu
πŸŒ‘
↑ 6:29 am↓ 6:45 pm
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95very high
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11Fri
πŸŒ‘
↑ 6:30 am↓ 6:44 pm
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102very high
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12Sat
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↑ 6:31 am↓ 6:44 pm
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101very high
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13Sun
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↑ 6:31 am↓ 6:43 pm
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95very high
🐟🐟🐟🐟
14Mon
πŸŒ’
↑ 6:32 am↓ 6:42 pm
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84high
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15Tue
πŸŒ’
↑ 6:33 am↓ 6:41 pm
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72average
🐟🐟🐟🐟
16Wed
πŸŒ’
↑ 6:34 am↓ 6:41 pm
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60average
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17Thu
πŸŒ’
↑ 6:34 am↓ 6:40 pm
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50low
🐟🐟🐟🐟
18Fri
πŸŒ“
↑ 6:35 am↓ 6:39 pm
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45low
🐟🐟🐟🐟
19Sat
πŸŒ“
↑ 6:36 am↓ 6:39 pm
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43low
🐟🐟🐟🐟
20Sun
πŸŒ“
↑ 6:37 am↓ 6:38 pm
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45low
🐟🐟🐟🐟
21Mon
πŸŒ”
↑ 6:37 am↓ 6:37 pm
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51low
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22Tue
πŸŒ”
↑ 6:38 am↓ 6:36 pm
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60average
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23Wed
πŸŒ”
↑ 6:39 am↓ 6:36 pm
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71average
🐟🐟🐟🐟
24Thu
πŸŒ”
↑ 6:40 am↓ 6:35 pm
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82high
🐟🐟🐟🐟
25Fri
πŸŒ•
↑ 6:40 am↓ 6:34 pm
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92very high
🐟🐟🐟🐟
26Sat
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↑ 6:41 am↓ 6:33 pm
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99very high
🐟🐟🐟🐟
27Sun
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↑ 6:42 am↓ 6:33 pm
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101very high
🐟🐟🐟🐟
28Mon
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↑ 6:43 am↓ 6:32 pm
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97very high
🐟🐟🐟🐟
29Tue
πŸŒ–
↑ 6:43 am↓ 6:31 pm
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87high
🐟🐟🐟🐟
30Wed
πŸŒ–
↑ 6:44 am↓ 6:30 pm
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73average
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CF:very highβ‰₯90high75–89average55–74low40–54very low<40🐟🐟🐟🐟 = peak solunar Β· β–² high Β· β–Ό low
Location & Map
Interactive β€” click markers for nearby stations
Latitude
24.87Β°N
Longitude
80.70Β°W
State
Florida
City
Indian Key Anchorage - Lower Matecumbe Key
Nearby Stations
About Tides at Indian Key Anchorage - Lower Matecumbe Key
Florida Keys inshore fishing guide

Indian Key Anchorage - Lower Matecumbe Key is a tidal station located in Indian Key Anchorage - Lower Matecumbe Key, FL. Tides here are mixed - two unequal high and low tides each day, with a mean tidal range of approximately 1.3 feet. The tidal movement through this area creates productive inshore fishing conditions, particularly during moving tides when bait is pushed through channels, creek mouths, and flats.

Best Fishing Tides

The best fishing at Indian Key Anchorage - Lower Matecumbe Key is typically the 2 hours before and after each high or low tide, when currents are actively moving bait. Our fishing score combines tide phase, solunar periods, and weather to give you a daily fishing grade so you can plan the best time to be on the water.

Target Species

Common species near Indian Key Anchorage - Lower Matecumbe Key include Bonefish, Tarpon, Permit, Snook, and Mutton Snapper. Check the species cards above for current regulations, best baits, and tide timing for each fish.

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