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California Fishing Forecast
Live fishing conditions for 3 California locations, or enter any ZIP code.
US ZIP code or device location · Local times · Weather & sun/moon context
California fishing forecast for today
Friday, October 23 · NWS offices: LOX, SGX, STO · Time zone: America/Los_Angeles
| Location | Fishing today | Tomorrow | Best window today | Wind now | Deer movement today | Solunar |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles NWS LOX | 63 Marginal | 69 | 10:00 AM–12:00 PM | 5 mph (g 5) | 69 Pre-rut | ★★★★★ |
| San Diego NWS SGX | 62 Marginal | 68 | 10:00 AM–12:00 PM | 5 mph (g 10) | 66 Pre-rut | ★★★★★ |
| Sacramento NWS STO | 63 Marginal | 68 | 10:00 AM–12:00 PM | 5 mph (g 9) | 75 Seeking & chasing | ★★★★★ |
Best fishing score today: Los Angeles (63/100). Best deer movement score: Sacramento (75/100).
Los Angeles in detail
Is it too windy to fish in Los Angeles right now?
9:00 AM: wind 5 mph SE, gusts 5 mph · Mostly Sunny
No — good breeze
No — good breeze
No — good breeze
No — good breeze
Right-now fishing score: 51 (Marginal) for boat fishing. Pressure n/a. Wind thresholds are heuristics — see the wind guide.
Los Angeles fishing today
- Light breeze — good chop (5 mph)
- 🧭 Traditional angler lore: west/southwest wind (SW) said to be best, small plus
- 🧭 Wind shifted SE to SW (90°) in 1 h: possible front, no pressure data to confirm (not scored)
- Major solunar period (moon overhead/underfoot)
- Sunrise/sunset low-light window
- Minor solunar period (moonrise/moonset)
Best times
- 10:00 AM–12:00 PM 68 out of 100 Major solunar period (moon overhead/underfoot) · Light breeze — good chop (5 mph) · Traditional angler lore: west/southwest wind (SW) said to be best, small plus
- 6:00 PM–8:00 PM 64 out of 100 Sunrise/sunset low-light window · 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 62 out of 100 Light breeze — good chop (5 mph) · Traditional angler lore: west/southwest wind (W) said to be best, small plus · Major solunar period (moon overhead/underfoot)
Los Angeles fishing tomorrow
- Light breeze — good chop (5 mph)
- 🧭 Traditional angler lore: north wind (N) often follows a front, small minus
- 🧭 Traditional angler lore: west/southwest wind (SW) said to be best, small plus
- Sunrise/sunset low-light window
- 🧭 Wind shifted NNE to SW (158°) in 1 h: possible front, no pressure data to confirm (not scored)
- 🧭 Wind shifted NNE to WSW (135°) in 4 h: possible front, no pressure data to confirm (not scored)
Best times
- 7:00 AM–9:00 AM 67 out of 100 Sunrise/sunset low-light window · Light breeze — good chop (5 mph)
- 11:00 AM–1:00 PM 72 out of 100 Major solunar period (moon overhead/underfoot) · Light breeze — good chop (5 mph)
- 6:00 PM–8:00 PM 72 out of 100 Sunrise/sunset low-light window · Light breeze — good chop (5 mph) · Traditional angler lore: west/southwest wind (WSW) said to be best, small plus
7-day fishing outlook — Los Angeles
58–72°F · Waxing Gibbous
55–76°F · Waxing Gibbous
58–78°F · Full Moon
60–80°F · Waning Gibbous
60–78°F · Waning Gibbous
59–75°F · Waning Gibbous
58–73°F · Waning Gibbous
California fishing regulations & resources
Seasons, licenses, size and creel limits are set by the California Department of Fish and Wildlife. Always check current California fishing regulations before you go.
Frequently asked questions
Is today a good day to fish in California?
As of this forecast, Los Angeles scores 63/100 (“Marginal”) and the best-scoring listed location is Los Angeles at 63/100. Scores are heuristics from NWS weather and solunar data, and they change through the day.
Which California cities are covered?
Los Angeles, San Diego, Sacramento. Any California ZIP code also works in the search box.
Where can I find California fishing regulations?
From the California Department of Fish and Wildlife: https://wildlife.ca.gov/Fishing
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