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Hot Springs, AR Fishing Forecast
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Hot Springs, AR · ZIP 71901 · NWS LZK forecast updated Oct 22, 12:35 PM
Is it too windy to fish in Hot Springs right now?
12:00 PM: wind 5 mph ENE, gusts 7 mph · Sunny
No — good breeze
No — good breeze
No — good breeze
No — good breeze
Right-now fishing score: 46 (Marginal) for boat fishing. Pressure 1025 hPa, trend +0.9 hPa/3h. Wind thresholds are heuristics — see the wind guide.
Hot Springs fishing today
- Light breeze — good chop (5 mph)
- 🧭 Traditional angler lore: east/northeast wind (ENE) said to slow the bite, small minus
- Pressure rising slowly (+0.9 hPa/3h)
- Sunrise/sunset low-light window
- 🧭 Wind under 4 mph: direction not scored
- Minor solunar period (moonrise/moonset)
Best times
- 3:00 PM–5:00 PM 52 out of 100 Light breeze — good chop (5 mph) · Minor solunar period (moonrise/moonset)
- 6:00 PM–8:00 PM 58 out of 100 Sunrise/sunset low-light window · Light breeze — good chop (5 mph)
- 9:00 PM–11:00 PM 54 out of 100 Major solunar period (moon overhead/underfoot)
Hot Springs fishing tomorrow
- Light breeze — good chop (5 mph)
- 🧭 Traditional angler lore: east/northeast wind (ENE) said to slow the bite, small minus
- 🧭 Wind under 4 mph: direction not scored
- Sunrise/sunset low-light window
- Minor solunar period (moonrise/moonset)
- Major solunar period (moon overhead/underfoot)
Best times
- 7:00 AM–9:00 AM 56 out of 100 Sunrise/sunset low-light window
- 10:00 AM–12:00 PM 63 out of 100 Major solunar period (moon overhead/underfoot) · Light breeze — good chop (5 mph)
- 6:00 PM–8:00 PM 58 out of 100 Sunrise/sunset low-light window · Light breeze — good chop (5 mph)
7-day fishing outlook for Hot Springs
Hunting conditions near Hot Springs
Deer movement score today 65 (Good deer movement expected) · Rut phase (estimate): Pre-rut
- 6:00 PM–8:00 PM 69 out of 100 Dusk movement window · Wind 5 mph — ideal for covering sound/scent · Rut phase: Pre-rut
- 7:00 AM–9:00 AM 66 out of 100 Dawn movement window · Rut phase: Pre-rut
- 10:00 AM–12:00 PM 60 out of 100 Wind 5 mph — ideal for covering sound/scent · Moon overhead/underfoot (major period) · Rut phase: Pre-rut
Hot Springs at a glance
| Coordinates | 34.526, -92.974 |
|---|---|
| Time zone | America/Chicago |
| NWS forecast office / grid | LZK 57,62 |
| Grid elevation | 650 ft |
| Pressure data | Observed at KHOT (next 6 h only) |
| Sunrise / sunset today | 7:24 AM / 6:30 PM |
| Moon today | Waxing Gibbous, 86% 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.
Arkansas fishing regulations
Seasons, licenses, size and creel limits are set by the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission. Always check current Arkansas fishing regulations before you go.
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Frequently asked questions
Is today a good day to fish in Hot Springs?
This forecast scores today 54/100 (“Marginal”) for Hot Springs, based on the NWS LZK hourly forecast and solunar data. It’s a heuristic and updates through the day.
What is the best time to fish in Hot Springs today?
Today’s best-scoring windows: 3:00 PM–5:00 PM (52), 6:00 PM–8:00 PM (58), 9:00 PM–11:00 PM (54) local time (America/Chicago).
Is it too windy to fish in Hot Springs right now?
Current forecast wind is 5 mph with gusts to 7 mph: shore good, boat good, kayak good by our heuristic thresholds.
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