WEATHER, WATER & TIMING
Alabama Fishing Forecast
Live fishing conditions for 3 Alabama locations, or enter any ZIP code.
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Alabama fishing forecast for today
Thursday, October 22 · NWS offices: BMX, MOB, HUN · Time zone: America/Chicago
| Location | Fishing today | Tomorrow | Best window today | Wind now | Deer movement today | Solunar |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Birmingham NWS BMX | 55 Marginal | 58 | 6:00 PM–8:00 PM | 0 mph (g 7) | 72 Pre-rut | ★★★★★ |
| Mobile NWS MOB | 58 Marginal | 58 | 10:00 AM–12:00 PM | 5 mph (g 7) | 65 Off-season / early fall | ★★★★★ |
| Guntersville NWS HUN | 57 Marginal | 58 | 6:00 PM–8:00 PM | 0 mph (g 7) | 70 Pre-rut | ★★★★★ |
Best fishing score today: Mobile (58/100). Best deer movement score: Birmingham (72/100).
Birmingham in detail
Is it too windy to fish in Birmingham right now?
10:00 AM: wind 0 mph , gusts 7 mph · Sunny
No — calm
No — calm
No — calm
No — calm
Right-now fishing score: 57 (Marginal) for boat fishing. Pressure 1023 hPa, trend 0 hPa/3h. Wind thresholds are heuristics — see the wind guide.
Birmingham fishing today
- Light breeze — good chop (5 mph)
- 🧭 Traditional angler lore: north wind (N) often follows a front, small minus
- Stable high pressure (1023 hPa) — bluebird conditions, go deeper/slower
- Sunrise/sunset low-light window
- Major solunar period (moon overhead/underfoot)
- 🧭 Wind under 4 mph: direction not scored
Best times
- 3:00 PM–5:00 PM 53 out of 100 Light breeze — good chop (5 mph) · Minor solunar period (moonrise/moonset)
- 6:00 PM–8:00 PM 59 out of 100 Sunrise/sunset low-light window · Light breeze — good chop (5 mph)
- 9:00 PM–11:00 PM 56 out of 100 Light breeze — good chop (5 mph) · Major solunar period (moon overhead/underfoot)
Birmingham fishing tomorrow
- Light breeze — good chop (5 mph)
- 🧭 Traditional angler lore: east/northeast wind (NE) said to slow the bite, small minus
- Sunrise/sunset low-light window
- 🧭 Wind shifted NE to SE (90°) in 4 h: possible front, no pressure data to confirm (not scored)
- Major solunar period (moon overhead/underfoot)
- Minor solunar period (moonrise/moonset)
Best times
- 6:00 AM–8:00 AM 58 out of 100 Sunrise/sunset low-light window · Light breeze — good chop (5 mph)
- 10:00 AM–12:00 PM 63 out of 100 Major solunar period (moon overhead/underfoot) · Light breeze — good chop (5 mph)
- 6:00 PM–8:00 PM 58 out of 100 Sunrise/sunset low-light window · Light breeze — good chop (5 mph)
7-day fishing outlook — Birmingham
Alabama fishing regulations & resources
Seasons, licenses, size and creel limits are set by the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources. Always check current Alabama fishing regulations before you go.
Frequently asked questions
Is today a good day to fish in Alabama?
As of this forecast, Birmingham scores 55/100 (“Marginal”) and the best-scoring listed location is Mobile at 58/100. Scores are heuristics from NWS weather and solunar data, and they change through the day.
Which Alabama cities are covered?
Birmingham, Mobile, Guntersville. Any Alabama ZIP code also works in the search box.
Where can I find Alabama fishing regulations?
From the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources: https://www.outdooralabama.com/fishing
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