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Sacramento, CA Fishing Forecast
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Sacramento, CA · ZIP 95814 · NWS STO forecast updated Oct 23, 11:31 AM
Is it too windy to fish in Sacramento right now?
1:00 PM: wind 10 mph NNW, gusts 20 mph · Sunny
No — good breeze
No — good breeze
Yes — too windy
Breezy — fishable
Right-now fishing score: 63 (Marginal) for boat fishing. Pressure 1017 hPa, trend -0.8 hPa/3h. Wind thresholds are heuristics — see the wind guide.
Sacramento fishing today
- Light breeze — good chop (10 mph)
- 🧭 Traditional angler lore: north wind (NNW) often follows a front, small minus
- Pressure falling slowly (-0.8 hPa/3h) — fish often feed ahead of a front
- Sunrise/sunset low-light window
- Minor solunar period (moonrise/moonset)
Best times
- 1:00 PM–3:00 PM 63 out of 100 Pressure falling slowly (-0.8 hPa/3h) — fish often feed ahead of a front · Light breeze — good chop (10 mph)
- 4:00 PM–6:00 PM 67 out of 100 Pressure falling slowly (-0.8 hPa/3h) — fish often feed ahead of a front · Light breeze — good chop (10 mph) · Minor solunar period (moonrise/moonset)
- 6:00 PM–8:00 PM 73 out of 100 Sunrise/sunset low-light window · Pressure falling slowly (-0.8 hPa/3h) — fish often feed ahead of a front · Light breeze — good chop (8 mph)
Sacramento fishing tomorrow
- 🧭 Wind under 4 mph: direction (N) not scored
- Light breeze — good chop (6 mph)
- Sunrise/sunset low-light window
- 🧭 Traditional angler lore: north wind (NNW) often follows a front, small minus
- Minor solunar period (moonrise/moonset)
- Major solunar period (moon overhead/underfoot)
Best times
- 7:00 AM–9:00 AM 69 out of 100 Sunrise/sunset low-light window · Light breeze — good chop (3 mph)
- 11:00 AM–1:00 PM 74 out of 100 Major solunar period (moon overhead/underfoot) · Light breeze — good chop (3 mph)
- 6:00 PM–8:00 PM 64 out of 100 Sunrise/sunset low-light window
7-day fishing outlook for Sacramento
57–69°F · Waxing Gibbous
49–71°F · Waxing Gibbous
48–72°F · Full Moon
48–71°F · Waning Gibbous
46–70°F · Waning Gibbous
45–69°F · Waning Gibbous
48–68°F · Waning Gibbous
Hunting conditions near Sacramento
Deer movement score today 74 (Good deer movement expected) · Rut phase (estimate): Seeking & chasing
- 1:47 PM–3:00 PM 65 out of 100 Pressure falling slowly — pre-front feeding · Wind 10 mph — ideal for covering sound/scent · Steady NNW wind (within ±0° over ±3 h): predictable scent cone
- 5:00 PM–6:48 PM 82 out of 100 Dusk movement window · Pressure falling slowly — pre-front feeding · Wind 9 mph — ideal for covering sound/scent
- 7:00 AM–9:00 AM 66 out of 100 Dawn movement window · Rut phase: Seeking & chasing
Sacramento at a glance
| Coordinates | 38.581, -121.496 |
|---|---|
| Time zone | America/Los_Angeles |
| NWS forecast office / grid | STO 41,68 |
| Grid elevation | 16 ft |
| Pressure data | Observed at KSAC (next 6 h only) |
| Sunrise / sunset today | 7:24 AM / 6:18 PM |
| Moon today | Waxing Gibbous, 93% illuminated |
| Solunar rating today | 3/5 |
Solunar calendar for Sacramento
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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.
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Frequently asked questions
Is today a good day to fish in Sacramento?
This forecast scores today 69/100 (“Yes — good day”) for Sacramento, based on the NWS STO hourly forecast and solunar data. It’s a heuristic and updates through the day.
What is the best time to fish in Sacramento today?
Today’s best-scoring windows: 1:00 PM–3:00 PM (63), 4:00 PM–6:00 PM (67), 6:00 PM–8:00 PM (73) local time (America/Los_Angeles).
Is it too windy to fish in Sacramento right now?
Current forecast wind is 10 mph with gusts to 20 mph: shore good, boat good, kayak too windy by our heuristic thresholds.
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