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Los Angeles, CA Fishing Forecast
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Los Angeles, CA · ZIP 90012 · NWS LOX forecast updated Oct 23, 11:26 AM
Is it too windy to fish in Los Angeles right now?
12:00 PM: wind 5 mph SW, gusts 6 mph · Mostly Sunny
No — good breeze
No — good breeze
No — good breeze
No — good breeze
Right-now fishing score: 54 (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
- Sunrise/sunset low-light window
- Minor solunar period (moonrise/moonset)
Best times
- 4:00 PM–6:00 PM 58 out of 100 Light breeze — good chop (5 mph) · Traditional angler lore: west/southwest wind (SW) said to be best, small plus · Minor solunar period (moonrise/moonset)
- 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 for Los Angeles
59–72°F · Waxing Gibbous
56–76°F · Waxing Gibbous
58–80°F · Full Moon
59–81°F · Waning Gibbous
60–79°F · Waning Gibbous
58–77°F · Waning Gibbous
59–73°F · Waning Gibbous
Hunting conditions near Los Angeles
Deer movement score today 70 (Good deer movement expected) · Rut phase (estimate): Pre-rut
- 3:00 PM–5:00 PM 62 out of 100 Wind 5 mph — ideal for covering sound/scent · Steady SW wind (within ±16° over ±3 h): predictable scent cone · Rut phase: Pre-rut
- 5:00 PM–6:41 PM 79 out of 100 Dusk movement window · Wind 5 mph — ideal for covering sound/scent · Steady WSW wind (within ±29° over ±3 h): predictable scent cone
- 7:00 AM–9:00 AM 77 out of 100 Dawn movement window · Wind 5 mph — ideal for covering sound/scent · Steady N wind (within ±29° over ±3 h): predictable scent cone
Los Angeles at a glance
| Coordinates | 34.066, -118.239 |
|---|---|
| Time zone | America/Los_Angeles |
| NWS forecast office / grid | LOX 155,45 |
| Grid elevation | 377 ft |
| Pressure data | none |
| Sunrise / sunset today | 7:05 AM / 6:11 PM |
| Moon today | Waxing Gibbous, 93% illuminated |
| Solunar rating today | 2/5 |
Solunar calendar for Los Angeles
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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.
California fishing regulations
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.
More California locations: San Diego, Sacramento · California fishing forecast
Frequently asked questions
Is today a good day to fish in Los Angeles?
This forecast scores today 61/100 (“Marginal”) for Los Angeles, based on the NWS LOX hourly forecast and solunar data. It’s a heuristic and updates through the day.
What is the best time to fish in Los Angeles today?
Today’s best-scoring windows: 4:00 PM–6:00 PM (58), 6:00 PM–8:00 PM (64), 9:00 PM–11:00 PM (62) local time (America/Los_Angeles).
Is it too windy to fish in Los Angeles right now?
Current forecast wind is 5 mph with gusts to 6 mph: shore good, boat good, kayak good by our heuristic thresholds.
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