Know Your Tides to Catch More Fish

Did you know that tides play a huge role in determining when and where you should fish? Often times when you don't catch anything, it may not have been because the fish weren't there, they just weren't feeding.  Fish usually feed when the water (or tide) is moving.  If high tide is at 12:00 p.m. and low tide is at 6:00 p.m., you would want to start your trip about an hour after high tide and fish the outgoing until "slack" tide.  Slack tide is the period of time when the water (or tide) is not moving.

You'll find some spots where the fish bite better on a particular tide, either incoming or outgoing.  Remember that fish typically face into the current so if at all possible, make a presentation that brings your lure with the current.

A moving tide is crucial when fishing.  The tide moves the bait fish around and all of the predator fish will be much more active.  Just by simply using a tide chart, you can catch more fish each trip.  One that we like that is very reliable is www.tides4fishing.com.

David and Erica
Treasure Coast Tackle