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Anchorage, AK Fishing Forecast

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Friday, October 23 · America/Anchorage

Anchorage, AK · ZIP 99501 · NWS AER forecast updated Oct 23, 7:46 AM

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Is it too windy to fish in Anchorage right now?

11:00 AM: wind 5 mph NE, gusts 8 mph · Mostly Sunny

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

Right-now fishing score: 50 (Marginal) for boat fishing. Pressure 1029 hPa, trend +0.7 hPa/3h. Wind thresholds are heuristics — see the wind guide.

Anchorage fishing today

55/100
Marginal
based on remaining hours
Temperature24–35°F
Wind up to5 mph
Solunar★★★★★
  • Light breeze — good chop (5 mph)
  • Cold (28°F)
  • Pressure rising slowly (+0.7 hPa/3h)
  • 🧭 North wind (N): post-front effect already counted in pressure/front, lore not applied again
  • 🧭 Traditional angler lore: north wind (N) often follows a front, small minus
  • Major solunar period (moon overhead/underfoot)

Best times

  1. 11:00 AM–1:00 PM 55 out of 100 Major solunar period (moon overhead/underfoot) · Light breeze — good chop (5 mph)
  2. 4:00 PM–6:00 PM 51 out of 100 Light breeze — good chop (5 mph) · Minor solunar period (moonrise/moonset)
  3. 6:00 PM–8:00 PM 57 out of 100 Sunrise/sunset low-light window · Light breeze — good chop (5 mph)

Anchorage fishing tomorrow

63/100
Marginal
Temperature31–42°F
Wind up to5 mph
Solunar★★★★★
  • 🧭 Wind under 4 mph: direction not scored
  • Cold (32°F)
  • Light breeze — good chop (5 mph)
  • Sunrise/sunset low-light window
  • 🧭 Traditional angler lore: east/northeast wind (NE) said to slow the bite, small minus
  • 🧭 Traditional angler lore: north wind (N) often follows a front, small minus

Best times

  1. 9:00 AM–11:00 AM 59 out of 100 Sunrise/sunset low-light window · Light breeze — good chop (5 mph)
  2. 12:00 PM–2:00 PM 69 out of 100 Major solunar period (moon overhead/underfoot)
  3. 6:00 PM–8:00 PM 64 out of 100 Sunrise/sunset low-light window

7-day fishing outlook for Anchorage

Today
55
Marginal
★★★★★

24–35°F · Waxing Gibbous

Tomorrow
63
Marginal
★★★★★

31–42°F · Waxing Gibbous

Sun, Oct 25
71
Yes — good day
★★★★★

36–42°F · Full Moon

Mon, Oct 26
69
Yes — good day
★★★★★

37–44°F · Waning Gibbous

Tue, Oct 27
63
Marginal
★★★★★

36–42°F · Waning Gibbous

Wed, Oct 28
61
Marginal
★★★★★

34–41°F · Waning Gibbous

Thu, Oct 29
65
Yes — good day
★★★★★

35–42°F · Waning Gibbous

Hunting conditions near Anchorage

Deer movement score today 71 (Good deer movement expected) · Rut phase (estimate): Seeking & chasing

  1. 11:51 AM–1:00 PM 69 out of 100 Pressure rising (+0.7 hPa/3h) · Wind 5 mph — ideal for covering sound/scent · Steady NE wind (within ±23° over ±3 h): predictable scent cone
  2. 5:00 PM–6:55 PM 76 out of 100 Dusk movement window · Pressure rising (+0.7 hPa/3h) · Wind 5 mph — ideal for covering sound/scent
  3. 9:00 AM–11:00 AM 63 out of 100 Dawn movement window · Wind 5 mph — ideal for covering sound/scent · Rut phase: Seeking & chasing

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Anchorage at a glance

Coordinates61.220, -149.858
Time zoneAmerica/Anchorage
NWS forecast office / gridAER 144,236
Grid elevation135 ft
Pressure dataObserved at PAMR (next 6 h only)
Sunrise / sunset today9:04 AM / 6:25 PM
Moon todayWaxing Gibbous, 93% illuminated
Solunar rating today3/5

Solunar calendar for Anchorage

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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.

Alaska fishing regulations

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.

More Alaska locations: Fairbanks, Kenai · Alaska fishing forecast

Frequently asked questions

Is today a good day to fish in Anchorage?

This forecast scores today 55/100 (“Marginal”) for Anchorage, based on the NWS AER hourly forecast and solunar data. It’s a heuristic and updates through the day.

What is the best time to fish in Anchorage today?

Today’s best-scoring windows: 11:00 AM–1:00 PM (55), 4:00 PM–6:00 PM (51), 6:00 PM–8:00 PM (57) local time (America/Anchorage).

Is it too windy to fish in Anchorage right now?

Current forecast wind is 5 mph with gusts to 8 mph: shore good, boat good, kayak good by our heuristic thresholds.

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