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Anchorage, AK Fishing Forecast

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Thursday, October 22 · America/Anchorage

Anchorage, AK · ZIP 99501 · NWS AER forecast updated Oct 22, 3:52 AM

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Is it too windy to fish in Anchorage right now?

8:00 AM: wind 10 mph N, gusts 9 mph · Mostly Sunny

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

63/100
Marginal
based on remaining hours
Temperature25–35°F
Wind up to10 mph
Solunar★★★★★
  • 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

  1. 8:00 AM–10:00 AM 56 out of 100 Light breeze — good chop (10 mph) · Sunrise/sunset low-light window
  2. 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)
  3. 6:00 PM–8:00 PM 58 out of 100 Sunrise/sunset low-light window

Anchorage fishing tomorrow

54/100
Marginal
Temperature19–35°F
Wind up to5 mph
Solunar★★★★★
  • 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

  1. 11:00 AM–1:00 PM 57 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)

7-day fishing outlook for Anchorage

Today
63
Marginal
★★★★★
Tomorrow
54
Marginal
★★★★★
Sat, Oct 24
66
Yes — good day
★★★★★
Sun, Oct 25
69
Yes — good day
★★★★★
Mon, Oct 26
69
Yes — good day
★★★★★
Tue, Oct 27
67
Yes — good day
★★★★★
Wed, Oct 28
62
Marginal
★★★★★

Hunting conditions near Anchorage

Deer movement score today 73 (Good deer movement expected) · Rut phase (estimate): Seeking & chasing

  1. 9:00 AM–11:00 AM 84 out of 100 Dawn movement window · Pressure rising (+1.4 hPa/3h) · Wind 10 mph — ideal for covering sound/scent
  2. 11:00 AM–1:00 PM 64 out of 100 Pressure rising (+1.4 hPa/3h) · Wind 5 mph — ideal for covering sound/scent · Steady N wind (within ±0° over ±3 h): predictable scent cone
  3. 5:00 PM–7:00 PM 61 out of 100 Dusk movement window · Moonrise/moonset (minor period) · 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 today9:01 AM / 6:28 PM
Moon todayWaxing Gibbous, 87% illuminated
Solunar rating today4/5

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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.

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Frequently asked questions

Is today a good day to fish in Anchorage?

This forecast scores today 63/100 (“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: 8:00 AM–10:00 AM (56), 10:00 AM–12:00 PM (71), 6:00 PM–8:00 PM (58) local time (America/Anchorage).

Is it too windy to fish in Anchorage right now?

Current forecast wind is 10 mph with gusts to 9 mph: shore good, boat good, kayak breezy by our heuristic thresholds.

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