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Tucson, AZ Fishing Forecast
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Tucson, AZ · ZIP 85701 · NWS TWC forecast updated Oct 22, 4:02 AM
Is it too windy to fish in Tucson right now?
9:00 AM: wind 5 mph S, gusts 10 mph · Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
No — good breeze
No — good breeze
No — good breeze
No — good breeze
Right-now fishing score: 15 (Sit it out) for boat fishing. Pressure 1015 hPa, trend -0.4 hPa/3h. Wind thresholds are heuristics — see the wind guide.
Tucson fishing today
- Thunderstorm risk — get off the water
- Light breeze — good chop (5 mph)
- 🧭 Traditional angler lore: west/southwest wind (SW) said to be best, small plus
- Pressure stable
- Major solunar period (moon overhead/underfoot)
- Breezy but fishable (12 mph)
Best times
- 9:00 AM–11:00 AM 15 out of 100 Major solunar period (moon overhead/underfoot) · Pressure stable · Light breeze — good chop (5 mph)
- 6:00 PM–8:00 PM 59 out of 100 Sunrise/sunset low-light window · Light breeze — good chop (6 mph) · Traditional angler lore: west/southwest wind (WSW) said to be best, small plus
- 9:00 PM–11:00 PM 66 out of 100 Major solunar period (moon overhead/underfoot) · Light breeze — good chop (5 mph)
Tucson fishing tomorrow
- 🧭 Wind under 4 mph: direction (NW) not scored
- Light breeze — good chop (3 mph)
- Sunrise/sunset low-light window
- 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)
- 5:00 PM–7:00 PM 61 out of 100 Sunrise/sunset low-light window · Light breeze — good chop (8 mph)
- 9:00 PM–11:00 PM 59 out of 100 Light breeze — good chop (3 mph) · Major solunar period (moon overhead/underfoot)
7-day fishing outlook for Tucson
Hunting conditions near Tucson
Deer movement score today 53 (Fair) · Rut phase (estimate): Off-season / early fall
- 3:00 PM–5:00 PM 33 out of 100 Wind 13 mph — ideal for covering sound/scent · Steady WSW wind (within ±13° over ±3 h): predictable scent cone · Moonrise/moonset (minor period)
- 5:00 PM–7:00 PM 59 out of 100 Dusk movement window · Wind 9 mph — ideal for covering sound/scent · Steady WSW wind (within ±26° over ±3 h): predictable scent cone
- 7:00 AM–9:00 AM 62 out of 100 Dawn movement window
Tucson at a glance
| Coordinates | 32.217, -110.971 |
|---|---|
| Time zone | America/Phoenix |
| NWS forecast office / grid | TWC 91,49 |
| Grid elevation | 2388 ft |
| Pressure data | Observed at KTUS (next 6 h only) |
| Sunrise / sunset today | 6:33 AM / 5:45 PM |
| Moon today | Waxing Gibbous, 87% illuminated |
| Solunar rating today | 2/5 |
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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.
Arizona fishing regulations
Seasons, licenses, size and creel limits are set by the Arizona Game and Fish Department. Always check current Arizona fishing regulations before you go.
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Frequently asked questions
Is today a good day to fish in Tucson?
This forecast scores today 48/100 (“Marginal”) for Tucson, based on the NWS TWC hourly forecast and solunar data. It’s a heuristic and updates through the day.
What is the best time to fish in Tucson today?
Today’s best-scoring windows: 9:00 AM–11:00 AM (15), 6:00 PM–8:00 PM (59), 9:00 PM–11:00 PM (66) local time (America/Phoenix).
Is it too windy to fish in Tucson right now?
Current forecast wind is 5 mph with gusts to 10 mph: shore good, boat good, kayak good by our heuristic thresholds.
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