Elite (90+)
Prime (75–89)
Good (60–74)
Marginal (40–59)
Poor (<40)
How Permit Scoring Works
Permit are one of the most condition-sensitive fish on the flats. This planner scores each day across five factors weighted specifically for permit behavior on Texas Gulf Coast locations.
🌬️ Wind (30%) — <8 mph ideal
🌡️ Air/Water Temp (25%) — >72°F active
🌊 Tide Stage (25%) — incoming/high
☁️ Cloud Cover (10%) — 10–40% ideal
🌧️ Precip (10%) — dry preferred