Best Fishing & Hunting Times in Key West, FL
Today's solunar feeding forecast for Key West, Florida (24.56, -81.78). The day is rated Fair (62/100), with the best window at 6:05 AM – 8:05 AM. The moon is first quarter (48% lit); the sun is up 6:39 AM–8:18 PM local time.
Key West, FL
Today · Jun 21
24-hour timeline
| Period | Type | Time | Peak |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moonset | Minor | 12:25 AM – 1:25 AM | — |
| Moon underfootBest | Major | 6:05 AM – 8:05 AM | Dawn/Dusk ✦ |
| Moonrise | Minor | 12:51 PM – 1:51 PM | — |
| Moon overhead | Major | 6:27 PM – 8:27 PM | Dawn/Dusk ✦ |
7-day outlook
Solunar fishing & hunting in Key West
Key West sits at 24.56°, -81.78° in the New York time zone. Plan trips around the two major periods (moon overhead and underfoot) and two minor periods (moonrise and moonset) shown above. Periods that fall within an hour of sunrise or sunset — marked Dawn/Dusk — tend to produce the most activity. Times update daily and are calculated for Key West's exact coordinates.
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Key West Solunar FAQ
What are the best fishing times in Key West today? +
Key West's major periods are centered on the moon's overhead and underfoot transits (~2 hours each), with minor periods at moonrise and moonset (~1 hour each). Today the single best window is 6:05 AM – 8:05 AM.
Does the solunar forecast work for hunting near Key West? +
Yes. The same major and minor feeding periods that trigger fish also drive deer and other game movement, and activity is strongest when a period overlaps dawn or dusk.
What time is moonrise in Key West today? +
Moonrise in Key West is at 1:21 PM and moonset at 12:55 AM (local time). The moon is currently first quarter, 48% illuminated.
How is the Fair day rating figured out? +
The rating is driven by the moon phase — feeding peaks near the new and full moon and dips at the quarters — plus a bonus when feeding periods line up with sunrise or sunset. See the full methodology.