FishCondishStuart, FL Fishing Report & Live Conditions
Stuart, FL fishing report
Stuart fishes the St. Lucie Inlet, the surrounding estuary, and the offshore water beyond, earning its 'Sailfish Capital' reputation while offering exceptional inshore and nearshore fishing too. Snook stack around the inlet, bridges, and structure, especially through the warm months, with tarpon rolling in the inlet and along the beaches in their migration. Offshore, sailfish run strong in the cooler season and snapper hold on the reefs and wrecks year-round, making this a true multi-zone fishery.
Around the inlet and bridges, fish live bait, swimbaits, and jigs for snook on the moving tide, working the current seams and shadow lines after dark. Target rolling tarpon in the inlet and along the beach with live bait and large soft plastics. Offshore, troll or kite-fish live bait for sailfish and drop to the reefs and wrecks for snapper. The inlet bite keys on current and light — snook and tarpon feed hardest on the moving tide, especially at dawn, dusk, and after dark.
Stuart, FL tide times
The closest NOAA tide station to Stuart, FL is Stuart (station 8722357), about 0.4 miles away. The mean tide range at this station is 0.9 ft. Predictions below are referenced to MLLW in local time.
| Date | Tides |
|---|---|
| Mon, Jul 27 | ▼ Low 4:56 AM 0.5 ft▲ High 9:54 AM 0.8 ft▼ Low 5:10 PM 0.1 ft▲ High 10:38 PM 0.9 ft |
| Tue, Jul 28 | ▼ Low 5:39 AM 0.4 ft▲ High 10:39 AM 0.9 ft▼ Low 5:51 PM 0 ft▲ High 11:18 PM 1 ft |
| Wed, Jul 29 | ▼ Low 6:18 AM 0.3 ft▲ High 11:22 AM 0.9 ft▼ Low 6:29 PM 0 ft▲ High 11:56 PM 1 ft |
| Thu, Jul 30 | ▼ Low 6:56 AM 0.3 ft▲ High 12:04 PM 0.9 ft▼ Low 7:06 PM 0 ft |
| Fri, Jul 31 | ▲ High 12:33 AM 1 ft▼ Low 7:32 AM 0.2 ft▲ High 12:45 PM 0.9 ft▼ Low 7:43 PM 0 ft |
| Sat, Aug 1 | ▲ High 1:10 AM 1 ft▼ Low 8:08 AM 0.1 ft▲ High 1:26 PM 1 ft▼ Low 8:22 PM 0.1 ft |
| Sun, Aug 2 | ▲ High 1:46 AM 1 ft▼ Low 8:45 AM 0.1 ft▲ High 2:09 PM 1 ft▼ Low 9:03 PM 0.1 ft |
| Mon, Aug 3 | ▲ High 2:23 AM 1 ft▼ Low 9:26 AM 0 ft▲ High 2:54 PM 1 ft▼ Low 9:47 PM 0.2 ft |
| Tue, Aug 4 | ▲ High 3:02 AM 0.9 ft▼ Low 10:12 AM 0 ft▲ High 3:43 PM 1 ft▼ Low 10:38 PM 0.3 ft |
| Wed, Aug 5 | ▲ High 3:47 AM 0.9 ft▼ Low 11:05 AM 0 ft▲ High 4:38 PM 0.9 ft▼ Low 11:36 PM 0.4 ft |
Tide predictions from NOAA CO-OPS, regenerated daily. For the live water level, wind, and today's fishing score, open the Stuart, FL dashboard.
What's biting near Stuart, FL
The species most likely to be feeding the St. Lucie Inlet and offshore: sailfish, snook, tarpon, and snapper. FishCondish grades every hour of the day for Stuart, FL and gives each species its own bite forecast, so you can see which window is worth fishing before you load the truck.
Stuart, FL fishing FAQ
What fish can you catch at Stuart, FL?
The species bite forecast for Stuart, FL covers what's likely feeding there, including sailfish, snook, tarpon, and snapper — and updates with the live conditions.
What's the best time of day to fish Stuart, FL?
Dawn and dusk are usually the strongest windows at Stuart, FL, especially when they line up with moving water around a tide change. FishCondish grades every hour of the day so you can pick the best one.
When is the best season to fish Stuart, FL?
Spring and fall typically bring the most active fishing along the St. Lucie Inlet and offshore as fish migrate and feed heavily, with summer steady for warm-water species. It varies year to year, so check the live score before you head out.
How do I know if it's a good day to fish Stuart, FL?
FishCondish combines wind, tide movement, water temperature, pressure trend, and moon phase into a single 1–10 fishing score for Stuart, FL, updated in real time — a quick go/no-go read before you make the trip.
Fishing tips for Stuart, FL
New to these waters? Start with these beginner-friendly guides: