WEATHER, WATER & TIMING
Arizona Fishing Forecast
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Arizona fishing forecast for today
Thursday, October 22 · NWS offices: PSR, TWC, VEF · Time zone: America/Phoenix
| Location | Fishing today | Tomorrow | Best window today | Wind now | Deer movement today | Solunar |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix NWS PSR | 52 Marginal | 59 | 9:00 PM–11:00 PM | 5 mph (g 12) | 60 Pre-rut | ★★★★★ |
| Tucson NWS TWC | 48 Marginal | 58 | 9:00 PM–11:00 PM | 5 mph (g 10) | 53 Off-season / early fall | ★★★★★ |
| Lake Havasu City NWS VEF | 50 Marginal | 56 | 9:00 PM–11:00 PM | 13 mph (g 21) | 57 Pre-rut | ★★★★★ |
Best fishing score today: Phoenix (52/100). Best deer movement score: Phoenix (60/100).
Phoenix in detail
Is it too windy to fish in Phoenix right now?
9:00 AM: wind 5 mph W, gusts 12 mph · Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
No — good breeze
No — good breeze
No — good breeze
No — good breeze
Right-now fishing score: 15 (Sit it out) for boat fishing. Pressure 1011 hPa, trend +0.1 hPa/3h. Wind thresholds are heuristics — see the wind guide.
Phoenix fishing today
- Thunderstorm risk — get off the water
- Light breeze — good chop (5 mph)
- 🧭 Traditional angler lore: west/southwest wind (W) said to be best, small plus
- Chance of rain (63%) — overcast can help
- Pressure stable
- Major solunar period (moon overhead/underfoot)
Best times
- 5:00 PM–7:00 PM 64 out of 100 Sunrise/sunset low-light window · Light breeze — good chop (5 mph) · Traditional angler lore: west/southwest wind (SW) said to be best, small plus
- 7:00 PM–9:00 PM 54 out of 100 Light breeze — good chop (5 mph) · Traditional angler lore: west/southwest wind (WSW) said to be best, small plus
- 9:00 PM–11:00 PM 69 out of 100 Major solunar period (moon overhead/underfoot) · Light breeze — good chop (5 mph) · Traditional angler lore: west/southwest wind (WSW) said to be best, small plus
Phoenix fishing tomorrow
- 🧭 Wind under 4 mph: direction not scored
- Light breeze — good chop (5 mph)
- Sunrise/sunset low-light window
- 🧭 Traditional angler lore: west/southwest wind (W) said to be best, small plus
- Major solunar period (moon overhead/underfoot)
- Minor solunar period (moonrise/moonset)
Best times
- 10:00 AM–12:00 PM 61 out of 100 Major solunar period (moon overhead/underfoot)
- 3:00 PM–5:00 PM 58 out of 100 Light breeze — good chop (5 mph) · Traditional angler lore: west/southwest wind (W) said to be best, small plus · Minor solunar period (moonrise/moonset)
- 5:00 PM–7:00 PM 63 out of 100 Sunrise/sunset low-light window · Light breeze — good chop (5 mph) · Traditional angler lore: west/southwest wind (W) said to be best, small plus
7-day fishing outlook — Phoenix
Arizona fishing regulations & resources
Seasons, licenses, size and creel limits are set by the Arizona Game and Fish Department. Always check current Arizona fishing regulations before you go.
Frequently asked questions
Is today a good day to fish in Arizona?
As of this forecast, Phoenix scores 52/100 (“Marginal”) and the best-scoring listed location is Phoenix at 52/100. Scores are heuristics from NWS weather and solunar data, and they change through the day.
Which Arizona cities are covered?
Phoenix, Tucson, Lake Havasu City. Any Arizona ZIP code also works in the search box.
Where can I find Arizona fishing regulations?
From the Arizona Game and Fish Department: https://www.azgfd.com/fishing/
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