WEATHER, WATER & TIMING
Alaska Fishing Forecast
Live fishing conditions for 3 Alaska locations, or enter any ZIP code.
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Alaska fishing forecast for today
Thursday, October 22 · NWS offices: AER, AFG · Time zone: America/Anchorage
| Location | Fishing today | Tomorrow | Best window today | Wind now | Deer movement today | Solunar |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anchorage NWS AER | 63 Marginal | 54 | 10:00 AM–12:00 PM | 10 mph (g 9) | 73 Seeking & chasing | ★★★★★ |
| Fairbanks NWS AFG | 60 Marginal | 52 | 10:00 AM–12:00 PM | 5 mph (g 8) | 86 Seeking & chasing | ★★★★★ |
| Kenai NWS AER | 64 Marginal | 57 | 10:00 AM–12:00 PM | 5 mph (g 10) | 74 Seeking & chasing | ★★★★★ |
Best fishing score today: Kenai (64/100). Best deer movement score: Fairbanks (86/100).
Anchorage in detail
Is it too windy to fish in Anchorage right now?
8:00 AM: wind 10 mph N, gusts 9 mph · Mostly Sunny
No — good breeze
No — good breeze
Breezy — fishable
Breezy — fishable
Right-now fishing score: 51 (Marginal) for boat fishing. Pressure 1014 hPa, trend +1.4 hPa/3h. Wind thresholds are heuristics — see the wind guide.
Anchorage fishing today
- Cold (26°F)
- Light breeze — good chop (10 mph)
- 🧭 Wind under 4 mph: direction not scored
- Pressure rising slowly (+1.4 hPa/3h)
- 🧭 North wind (N): post-front effect already counted in pressure/front, lore not applied again
- Sunrise/sunset low-light window
Best times
- 8:00 AM–10:00 AM 56 out of 100 Light breeze — good chop (10 mph) · Sunrise/sunset low-light window
- 10:00 AM–12:00 PM 71 out of 100 Major solunar period (moon overhead/underfoot) · Sunrise/sunset low-light window · Light breeze — good chop (5 mph)
- 6:00 PM–8:00 PM 58 out of 100 Sunrise/sunset low-light window
Anchorage fishing tomorrow
- Light breeze — good chop (5 mph)
- Cold (27°F)
- 🧭 Traditional angler lore: north wind (N) often follows a front, small minus
- Very cold (20°F)
- 🧭 Traditional angler lore: east/northeast wind (NE) said to slow the bite, small minus
- Sunrise/sunset low-light window
Best times
- 11:00 AM–1:00 PM 57 out of 100 Major solunar period (moon overhead/underfoot) · Light breeze — good chop (5 mph)
- 4:00 PM–6:00 PM 51 out of 100 Light breeze — good chop (5 mph) · Minor solunar period (moonrise/moonset)
- 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 — Anchorage
Alaska fishing regulations & resources
Seasons, licenses, size and creel limits are set by the Alaska Department of Fish and Game. Always check current Alaska fishing regulations before you go.
Frequently asked questions
Is today a good day to fish in Alaska?
As of this forecast, Anchorage scores 63/100 (“Marginal”) and the best-scoring listed location is Kenai at 64/100. Scores are heuristics from NWS weather and solunar data, and they change through the day.
Which Alaska cities are covered?
Anchorage, Fairbanks, Kenai. Any Alaska ZIP code also works in the search box.
Where can I find Alaska fishing regulations?
From the Alaska Department of Fish and Game: https://www.adfg.alaska.gov/index.cfm?adfg=fishregulations.main
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