Sarasota Bay and Charlotte Harbor

Fishing in Sarasota Bay and Charlotte Harbor looks solid today. Redfish, spotted seatrout, and pompano are the top three targets. The new moon is pushing a feeding boost, and the light wind makes it easy to work the flats and passes. Flounder is also active, but harvest is closed statewide, so it is catch and release only. The best window is the major solunar period from 12:17 to 14:17. You can also try the morning minor period from 06:47 to 07:47. The tide swings from a high of 2.22 feet early this morning to a low near zero around 11:17, which should pull bait out of the creeks and bays. Watch for a chance of rain showers today with a 27 percent probability. It is nothing major, but keep an eye on the sky if you are heading out to Boca Grande Pass or Pine Island Sound. Tip: Focus on the moving water during the tide change for the best action.