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Kenai, AK Fishing Forecast

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Thursday, October 22 · America/Anchorage

Point Possession, AK · ZIP 99611 · NWS AER forecast updated Oct 22, 3:52 AM

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Is it too windy to fish in Kenai right now?

7:00 AM: wind 5 mph N, gusts 10 mph · Mostly 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 1015 hPa, trend +1.4 hPa/3h. Wind thresholds are heuristics — see the wind guide.

Kenai fishing today

64/100
Marginal
based on remaining hours
Temperature23–33°F
Wind up to5 mph
Solunar★★★★★
  • Light breeze — good chop (5 mph)
  • Cold (28°F)
  • 🧭 Traditional angler lore: north wind (N) often follows a front, small minus
  • 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 (5 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 65 out of 100 Minor solunar period (moonrise/moonset) · Sunrise/sunset low-light window · Light breeze — good chop (5 mph)

Kenai fishing tomorrow

57/100
Marginal
Temperature22–35°F
Wind up to5 mph
Solunar★★★★★
  • Light breeze — good chop (5 mph)
  • 🧭 Traditional angler lore: east/northeast wind (E) said to slow the bite, small minus
  • Cold (28°F)
  • Very cold (22°F)
  • Sunrise/sunset low-light window
  • 🧭 Traditional angler lore: north wind (N) often follows a front, small minus

Best times

  1. 11:00 AM–1:00 PM 61 out of 100 Major solunar period (moon overhead/underfoot) · Light breeze — good chop (5 mph)
  2. 6:00 PM–8:00 PM 61 out of 100 Minor solunar period (moonrise/moonset) · Sunrise/sunset low-light window · Light breeze — good chop (5 mph)
  3. 9:00 PM–11:00 PM 48 out of 100 Light breeze — good chop (5 mph)

7-day fishing outlook for Kenai

Today
64
Marginal
★★★★★
Tomorrow
57
Marginal
★★★★★
Sat, Oct 24
67
Yes — good day
★★★★★
Sun, Oct 25
65
Yes — good day
★★★★★
Mon, Oct 26
70
Yes — good day
★★★★★
Tue, Oct 27
62
Marginal
★★★★★
Wed, Oct 28
61
Marginal
★★★★★

Hunting conditions near Kenai

Deer movement score today 74 (Good deer movement expected) · Rut phase (estimate): Seeking & chasing

  1. 9:00 AM–11:00 AM 82 out of 100 Dawn movement window · Pressure rising (+1.4 hPa/3h) · Wind 5 mph — ideal for covering sound/scent
  2. 11:00 AM–1:00 PM 62 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. 6:00 PM–8:00 PM 71 out of 100 Dusk movement window · Wind 5 mph — ideal for covering sound/scent · Steady N wind (within ±26° over ±3 h): predictable scent cone

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Kenai at a glance

Coordinates60.835, -150.724
Time zoneAmerica/Anchorage
NWS forecast office / gridAER 128,222
Grid elevation246 ft
Pressure dataObserved at PAEN (next 6 h only)
Sunrise / sunset today9:03 AM / 6:33 PM
Moon todayWaxing Gibbous, 87% illuminated
Solunar rating today4/5

Solunar calendar for Kenai

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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 Kenai?

This forecast scores today 64/100 (“Marginal”) for Kenai, 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 Kenai 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 (65) local time (America/Anchorage).

Is it too windy to fish in Kenai right now?

Current forecast wind is 5 mph with gusts to 10 mph: shore good, boat good, kayak good by our heuristic thresholds.