Fort Pierce Tides Dip Low Thursday, Luring Anglers
Water levels hit a modest 0.6 feet at 8:19 a.m. and drain further after dark, creating ideal fishing spots along the St. Lucie waterfront.
Water levels hit a modest 0.6 feet at 8:19 a.m. and drain further after dark, creating ideal fishing spots along the St. Lucie waterfront.
Anglers in Indian River County can target snook and jack crevalle as the ebb tide pulls baitfish through the jetty rocks by 7:10 a.m., dropping water levels from 2.7 feet to 0.5 feet.
Agriculture Commissioner Wilton Simpson briefs on persistent dry-season fire dangers affecting St. Lucie, Martin and Indian River counties during a packed Tallahassee agenda.
St. Lucie River bottoms out at 0.6 feet around 6:20 a.m., draining fast off the flats before slack water hits by noon and the flood returns.
Showers and thunderstorms will soak Martin, St. Lucie and Indian River counties through Thursday, featuring northeast winds up to 40 mph overnight.
National Weather Service warns of slow-moving rain bands from a stalled front soaking Indian River, St. Lucie and Martin counties through 8 p.m. Monday.
Low tide hits 0.4 feet at 6:27 a.m., concentrating baitfish for anglers while challenging boat navigation in the Indian River Lagoon.
State officials lift the restriction in Martin, St. Lucie and Indian River counties amid forecasts of afternoon showers, relieving fire dangers and boosting outdoor activities.
NOAA forecasts a dramatic 0.0-foot low at 5:51 p.m., draining water through St. Lucie County's inlet and concentrating baitfish for anglers.