Why Are Tides Important In Surf Fishing?

Why are Tides Important for Surf Fishing featured image showing Ken Kuhn wading into the surf fighting a fish at high tide.

Tides play a huge role when it comes to successful surf fishing. The rise and fall of the ocean can change everything, from where fish are located to how active they are and even how safe it is to be on the beach. When I started surf fishing, I quickly learned that paying attention to … Read more

Understanding Tides And How They Affect Your Inshore Saltwater Fishing Adventures

Understanding Tides and how the Affect Inshore Fishing. Image of several boats stranded on the bottom of the bay at low tide.

Tides play a really important role in shaping inshore saltwater fishing. From my own experience, understanding the way water moves—how and when it rises and falls—has been a game-changer for planning successful trips. QUICK LOOK: Tips on Tides and Inshore Saltwater Fishing Timing your outings around the right part of the tidal cycle isn’t just … Read more

Understanding Tides And Their Impact On Surf Fishing

Tides and their effects on surf fishing - photo of JT McMahon surf fishing on Padre Island National Seashore at high tide.

Tidal patterns: they’re the rhythmic rising and falling of sea levels, a dance orchestrated by the gravitational pull between Earth, the moon, and the sun. Yet, there’s more to tides than just the gravitational tango. Earth’s rotation, the shape of the coastline, and the depth of the ocean play pivotal roles as well. QUICK LOOK … Read more

Surf Fishing and The Tides an Extremely Important Interaction

surf fishing and the tides

When fishing the surf, it is very important to study the tides. Tidal movement and current will often trigger feeding activity along the beach front, and traveling the beach at high tide can be more difficult. The rising (or flood) tide water moves toward land and when it reaches its peak its called high tide. … Read more