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Birmingham, AL Fishing Forecast
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Birmingham, AL · ZIP 35203 · NWS BMX forecast updated Oct 22, 11:58 AM
Is it too windy to fish in Birmingham right now?
12:00 PM: wind 5 mph N, gusts 9 mph · Sunny
No — good breeze
No — good breeze
No — good breeze
No — good breeze
Right-now fishing score: 45 (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
- Minor solunar period (moonrise/moonset)
- 🧭 Traditional angler lore: east/northeast wind (NE) said to slow the bite, small minus
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)
- 🧭 Wind under 4 mph: direction not scored
- Major solunar period (moon overhead/underfoot)
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 65 out of 100 Major solunar period (moon overhead/underfoot) · Light breeze — good chop (5 mph)
- 6:00 PM–8:00 PM 57 out of 100 Sunrise/sunset low-light window · Light breeze — good chop (5 mph)
7-day fishing outlook for Birmingham
Hunting conditions near Birmingham
Deer movement score today 73 (Good deer movement expected) · Rut phase (estimate): Pre-rut
- 5:00 PM–7:00 PM 77 out of 100 Dusk movement window · Wind 5 mph — ideal for covering sound/scent · Steady N wind (within ±39° over ±3 h): predictable scent cone
- 7:00 AM–9:00 AM 75 out of 100 Dawn movement window · Wind 5 mph — ideal for covering sound/scent · Steady NE wind (within ±26° over ±3 h): predictable scent cone
- 10:00 AM–12:00 PM 66 out of 100 Wind 5 mph — ideal for covering sound/scent · Moon overhead/underfoot (major period) · Rut phase: Pre-rut
Birmingham at a glance
| Coordinates | 33.518, -86.810 |
|---|---|
| Time zone | America/Chicago |
| NWS forecast office / grid | BMX 59,84 |
| Grid elevation | 548 ft |
| Pressure data | Observed at KBHM (next 6 h only) |
| Sunrise / sunset today | 6:58 AM / 6:07 PM |
| Moon today | Waxing Gibbous, 86% illuminated |
| Solunar rating today | 2/5 |
Solunar calendar for Birmingham
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Scores are heuristics combining NWS forecast data with traditional solunar theory. They are not validated predictions of fish or deer behavior. Always check official forecasts, regulations and legal shooting hours.
Alabama fishing regulations
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.
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Frequently asked questions
Is today a good day to fish in Birmingham?
This forecast scores today 55/100 (“Marginal”) for Birmingham, based on the NWS BMX hourly forecast and solunar data. It’s a heuristic and updates through the day.
What is the best time to fish in Birmingham today?
Today’s best-scoring windows: 3:00 PM–5:00 PM (53), 6:00 PM–8:00 PM (59), 9:00 PM–11:00 PM (56) local time (America/Chicago).
Is it too windy to fish in Birmingham right now?
Current forecast wind is 5 mph with gusts to 9 mph: shore good, boat good, kayak good by our heuristic thresholds.
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