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Manatee Observation Deck

Vero Beach, Indian River County, FL

Partly cloudy · 76°F · Feels 78°
😁 Moderate

⚔ Strike Window

12a
3a
6a
9a
12p
3p
6p
9p
Peak
Good
Slow
Poor
Marine Chart
Solar
Sunrise
06:57 AM
Sunset
07:47 PM
Water Temp.
Temp. F°
77 F°
Temp. C°
25 C°
Wind
Speed
9 mph
Direction
ESE
UV Index
Strength
1
Level
Low
30.15" 1021 mb
→ Barometric Pressure — Steady

Pattern day — fish are predictable. Work structure and watch the feeding windows.

Tide Chart
Solunar Forecast
Waning Crescent Ā· 2% illuminated

Hourly Fishing Activity

12a
3a
6a
9a
12p
3p
6p
9p
Peak
Good
Slow
Poor

Feeding Windows

Major
9:49 AM
to
11:49 AM
Minor
4:03 AM
to
5:03 AM
Minor
4:41 PM
to
5:41 PM
šŸŒ• Moon Rise
4:33 AM
šŸŒ‘ Moon Set
5:11 PM
ā˜€ļø Sun Rise
5:57 AM
šŸŒ… Sun Set
6:46 PM

Local Fishing Resource

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Fish Species in This Area

Common Snook

Common Snook

Centropomus undecimalis

Spring Summer
Common
Up to 55.1 inches
Inshore, Mangroves, Estuaries
Family:Centropomidae

Prized sport fish found around mangroves and inlets. Sensitive to cold temperatures.

Local Notes: Look for snook around any structure or current break at Manatee Observation Deck during the warmer months.

Spotted Seatrout

Spotted Seatrout

Cynoscion nebulosus

Year Round
Common
Up to 35.8 inches
Inshore, Grass flats, Estuaries
Family:Sciaenidae

Popular inshore species with distinctive spots. Found over grass flats and sandy bottoms.

Local Notes: Work any grass flats adjacent to Manatee Observation Deck with DOA Shrimp or live pilchards at first light.

Mangrove Snapper

Mangrove Snapper

Lutjanus griseus

Year Round
Occasional
Up to 22 inches
Inshore, Mangroves, Reefs
Family:Lutjanidae

Versatile species found from mangroves to offshore reefs. Excellent eating.

Local Notes: Hold to any structure at Manatee Observation Deck. Light fluorocarbon and live shrimp.

Red Drum

Red Drum

Sciaenops ocellatus

Year Round
Occasional
Up to 59.1 inches
Inshore, Estuaries, Surf zones
Family:Sciaenidae

Popular game fish with distinctive black spot near tail. Found in shallow coastal waters.

Local Notes: Patrol the shorelines and flats near Manatee Observation Deck. Gold spoons and live shrimp on light tackle.

Sheepshead

Sheepshead

Archosargus probatocephalus

Fall Spring
Occasional
Up to 35.8 inches
Inshore, Docks, Structures
Family:Sparidae

Bottom feeder with strong teeth. Found around structures and pilings.

Local Notes: Found around any hard structure at Manatee Observation Deck. Fiddler crabs or shrimp on a light jig head.