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Fairbanks, AK Fishing Forecast

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Friday, October 23 · America/Anchorage

Wiseman, AK · ZIP 99701 · NWS AFG forecast updated Oct 23, 10:17 AM

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Is it too windy to fish in Fairbanks right now?

10:00 AM: wind 10 mph SW, gusts 13 mph · Mostly Cloudy

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

Right-now fishing score: 49 (Marginal) for boat fishing. Pressure 1025 hPa, trend -0.1 hPa/3h. Wind thresholds are heuristics — see the wind guide.

Fairbanks fishing today

50/100
Marginal
based on remaining hours
Temperature10–13°F
Wind up to15 mph
Solunar★★★★★
  • Very cold (11°F)
  • Light breeze — good chop (10 mph)
  • Stable high pressure (1025 hPa) — bluebird conditions, go deeper/slower
  • Sunrise/sunset low-light window
  • 🧭 Traditional angler lore: west/southwest wind (SW) said to be best, small plus
  • Breezy but fishable (15 mph)

Best times

  1. 11:00 AM–1:00 PM 54 out of 100 Major solunar period (moon overhead/underfoot) · Light breeze — good chop (10 mph) · Traditional angler lore: west/southwest wind (SW) said to be best, small plus
  2. 1:00 PM–3:00 PM 36 out of 100 Light breeze — good chop (10 mph)
  3. 5:00 PM–7:00 PM 54 out of 100 Minor solunar period (moonrise/moonset) · Sunrise/sunset low-light window · Light breeze — good chop (10 mph)

Fairbanks fishing tomorrow

37/100
Sit it out
Temperature11–18°F
Wind up to25 mph
Solunar★★★★★
  • Very cold (13°F)
  • Rain likely (76%)
  • Too windy for boat fishing (25 mph, gusts 37)
  • Light breeze — good chop (10 mph)
  • Chance of rain (51%) — overcast can help
  • Sunrise/sunset low-light window

Best times

  1. 1:00 PM–3:00 PM 34 out of 100 Major solunar period (moon overhead/underfoot)
  2. 5:00 PM–7:00 PM 48 out of 100 Minor solunar period (moonrise/moonset) · Sunrise/sunset low-light window · Light breeze — good chop (10 mph)
  3. 7:00 PM–9:00 PM 34 out of 100 Light breeze — good chop (10 mph)

7-day fishing outlook for Fairbanks

Today
50
Marginal
★★★★★

10–13°F · Waxing Gibbous

Tomorrow
37
Sit it out
★★★★★

11–18°F · Waxing Gibbous

Sun, Oct 25
46
Marginal
★★★★★

18–22°F · Full Moon

Mon, Oct 26
26
Sit it out
★★★★★

21–25°F · Waning Gibbous

Tue, Oct 27
38
Sit it out
★★★★★

23–25°F · Waning Gibbous

Wed, Oct 28
55
Marginal
★★★★★

21–24°F · Waning Gibbous

Thu, Oct 29
56
Marginal
★★★★★

18–21°F · Waning Gibbous

Hunting conditions near Fairbanks

Deer movement score today 78 (Good deer movement expected) · Rut phase (estimate): Seeking & chasing

  1. 10:58 AM–12:00 PM 91 out of 100 Dawn movement window · Stable high pressure (1025 hPa) · Wind 10 mph — ideal for covering sound/scent
  2. 12:00 PM–2:00 PM 68 out of 100 Stable high pressure (1025 hPa) · Wind 10 mph — ideal for covering sound/scent · Steady SW wind (within ±23° over ±3 h): predictable scent cone
  3. 5:00 PM–6:27 PM 73 out of 100 Dusk movement window · Wind 10 mph — ideal for covering sound/scent · Steady S wind (within ±33° over ±3 h): predictable scent cone

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Fairbanks at a glance

Coordinates67.375, -149.728
Time zoneAmerica/Anchorage
NWS forecast office / gridAFG 461,211
Grid elevation4800 ft
Pressure dataObserved at PACX (next 6 h only)
Sunrise / sunset today9:31 AM / 5:57 PM
Moon todayWaxing Gibbous, 93% illuminated
Solunar rating today3/5

Solunar calendar for Fairbanks

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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: Anchorage, Kenai · Alaska fishing forecast

Frequently asked questions

Is today a good day to fish in Fairbanks?

This forecast scores today 50/100 (“Marginal”) for Fairbanks, based on the NWS AFG hourly forecast and solunar data. It’s a heuristic and updates through the day.

What is the best time to fish in Fairbanks today?

Today’s best-scoring windows: 11:00 AM–1:00 PM (54), 1:00 PM–3:00 PM (36), 5:00 PM–7:00 PM (54) local time (America/Anchorage).

Is it too windy to fish in Fairbanks right now?

Current forecast wind is 10 mph with gusts to 13 mph: shore good, boat good, kayak breezy by our heuristic thresholds.

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