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Guntersville, AL Fishing Forecast

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Friday, October 23 · America/Chicago

Guntersville, AL · ZIP 35976 · NWS HUN forecast updated Oct 23, 1:50 PM

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Is it too windy to fish in Guntersville right now?

2:00 PM: wind 5 mph SE, gusts 9 mph · Sunny

Shore
No — good breeze
Boat
No — good breeze
Kayak
No — good breeze
Fly fishing
No — good breeze

Right-now fishing score: 51 (Marginal) for boat fishing. Pressure n/a. Wind thresholds are heuristics — see the wind guide.

Guntersville fishing today

53/100
Marginal
based on remaining hours
Temperature59–74°F
Wind up to5 mph
Solunar★★★★★
  • 🧭 Wind under 4 mph: direction not scored
  • Sunrise/sunset low-light window
  • Light breeze — good chop (5 mph)
  • Minor solunar period (moonrise/moonset)

Best times

  1. 3:00 PM–5:00 PM 50 out of 100 Minor solunar period (moonrise/moonset)
  2. 6:00 PM–8:00 PM 56 out of 100 Sunrise/sunset low-light window
  3. 9:00 PM–11:00 PM 56 out of 100 Major solunar period (moon overhead/underfoot) · Light breeze — good chop (5 mph)

Guntersville fishing tomorrow

68/100
Yes — good day
Temperature54–72°F
Wind up to5 mph
Solunar★★★★★
  • Light breeze — good chop (5 mph)
  • 🧭 Wind under 4 mph: direction not scored
  • Sunrise/sunset low-light window
  • 🧭 Traditional angler lore: east/northeast wind (E) said to slow the bite, small minus
  • Minor solunar period (moonrise/moonset)
  • Major solunar period (moon overhead/underfoot)

Best times

  1. 6:00 AM–8:00 AM 69 out of 100 Sunrise/sunset low-light window · Light breeze — good chop (5 mph)
  2. 11:00 AM–1:00 PM 74 out of 100 Major solunar period (moon overhead/underfoot) · Light breeze — good chop (5 mph)
  3. 6:00 PM–8:00 PM 64 out of 100 Sunrise/sunset low-light window

7-day fishing outlook for Guntersville

Today
53
Marginal
★★★★★

59–74°F · Waxing Gibbous

Tomorrow
68
Yes — good day
★★★★★

54–72°F · Waxing Gibbous

Sun, Oct 25
66
Yes — good day
★★★★★

54–72°F · Full Moon

Mon, Oct 26
66
Yes — good day
★★★★★

53–72°F · Waning Gibbous

Tue, Oct 27
60
Marginal
★★★★★

53–73°F · Waning Gibbous

Wed, Oct 28
60
Marginal
★★★★★

56–72°F · Waning Gibbous

Thu, Oct 29
52
Marginal
★★★★★

53–75°F · Waning Gibbous

Hunting conditions near Guntersville

Deer movement score today 60 (Fair) · Rut phase (estimate): Pre-rut

  1. 5:00 PM–6:33 PM 66 out of 100 Dusk movement window · Rut phase: Pre-rut
  2. 7:00 AM–9:00 AM 77 out of 100 Dawn movement window · Wind 5 mph — ideal for covering sound/scent · Steady ESE wind (within ±0° over ±3 h): predictable scent cone
  3. 11:00 AM–1:00 PM 66 out of 100 Wind 5 mph — ideal for covering sound/scent · Steady ESE wind (within ±19° over ±3 h): predictable scent cone · Moon overhead/underfoot (major period)

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Guntersville at a glance

Coordinates34.341, -86.322
Time zoneAmerica/Chicago
NWS forecast office / gridHUN 74,26
Grid elevation636 ft
Pressure datanone
Sunrise / sunset today6:58 AM / 6:03 PM
Moon todayWaxing Gibbous, 92% illuminated
Solunar rating today2/5

Solunar calendar for Guntersville

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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.

More Alabama locations: Birmingham, Mobile · Alabama fishing forecast

Frequently asked questions

Is today a good day to fish in Guntersville?

This forecast scores today 53/100 (“Marginal”) for Guntersville, based on the NWS HUN hourly forecast and solunar data. It’s a heuristic and updates through the day.

What is the best time to fish in Guntersville today?

Today’s best-scoring windows: 3:00 PM–5:00 PM (50), 6:00 PM–8:00 PM (56), 9:00 PM–11:00 PM (56) local time (America/Chicago).

Is it too windy to fish in Guntersville 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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