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Colorado Fishing Forecast
Live fishing conditions for 3 Colorado locations, or enter any ZIP code.
US ZIP code or device location · Local times · Weather & sun/moon context
Colorado fishing forecast for today
Friday, October 23 · NWS offices: BOU, PUB, GJT · Time zone: America/Denver
| Location | Fishing today | Tomorrow | Best window today | Wind now | Deer movement today | Solunar |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver NWS BOU | 53 Marginal | 67 | 7:00 PM–9:00 PM | 14 mph (g 22) | 62 Seeking & chasing | ★★★★★ |
| Colorado Springs NWS PUB | 63 Marginal | 59 | 5:00 PM–7:00 PM | 15 mph (g 26) | 73 Seeking & chasing | ★★★★★ |
| Grand Junction NWS GJT | 56 Marginal | 60 | 5:00 PM–7:00 PM | 5 mph (g 13) | 71 Seeking & chasing | ★★★★★ |
Best fishing score today: Colorado Springs (63/100). Best deer movement score: Colorado Springs (73/100).
Denver in detail
Is it too windy to fish in Denver right now?
12:00 PM: wind 14 mph SSW, gusts 22 mph · Sunny
Breezy — fishable
Breezy — fishable
Yes — too windy
Rough
Right-now fishing score: 46 (Marginal) for boat fishing. Pressure 1014 hPa, trend +0.1 hPa/3h. Wind thresholds are heuristics — see the wind guide.
Denver fishing today
- Pressure stable
- Breezy but fishable (14 mph)
- Light breeze — good chop (9 mph)
- Rough — experienced boat anglers only (16 mph)
- Sunrise/sunset low-light window
- 🧭 Traditional angler lore: west/southwest wind (SW) said to be best, small plus
Best times
- 5:00 PM–7:00 PM 52 out of 100 Minor solunar period (moonrise/moonset) · Sunrise/sunset low-light window
- 7:00 PM–9:00 PM 58 out of 100 Sunrise/sunset low-light window · Light breeze — good chop (9 mph) · Traditional angler lore: west/southwest wind (SW) said to be best, small plus
- 9:00 PM–11:00 PM 54 out of 100 Light breeze — good chop (6 mph) · Traditional angler lore: west/southwest wind (SW) said to be best, small plus
Denver fishing tomorrow
- Light breeze — good chop (3 mph)
- 🧭 Traditional angler lore: north wind (NNE) often follows a front, small minus
- 🧭 Traditional angler lore: east/northeast wind (NE) said to slow the bite, small minus
- Sunrise/sunset low-light window
- Chance of rain (51%) — overcast can help
- 🧭 Wind under 4 mph: direction (NNW) not scored
Best times
- 7:00 AM–9:00 AM 67 out of 100 Sunrise/sunset low-light window · Light breeze — good chop (6 mph)
- 11:00 AM–1:00 PM 71 out of 100 Major solunar period (moon overhead/underfoot) · Light breeze — good chop (10 mph)
- 6:00 PM–8:00 PM 68 out of 100 Sunrise/sunset low-light window · Light breeze — good chop (6 mph)
7-day fishing outlook — Denver
59–78°F · Waxing Gibbous
46–57°F · Waxing Gibbous
43–59°F · Full Moon
42–60°F · Waning Gibbous
41–65°F · Waning Gibbous
41–65°F · Waning Gibbous
41–63°F · Waning Gibbous
Colorado fishing regulations & resources
Seasons, licenses, size and creel limits are set by the Colorado Parks and Wildlife. Always check current Colorado fishing regulations before you go.
Frequently asked questions
Is today a good day to fish in Colorado?
As of this forecast, Denver scores 53/100 (“Marginal”) and the best-scoring listed location is Colorado Springs at 63/100. Scores are heuristics from NWS weather and solunar data, and they change through the day.
Which Colorado cities are covered?
Denver, Colorado Springs, Grand Junction. Any Colorado ZIP code also works in the search box.
Where can I find Colorado fishing regulations?
From the Colorado Parks and Wildlife: https://cpw.state.co.us/fishing
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- Hunting forecast & deer movement forecast
- Solunar calendar — major & minor feeding times
- Coastal tide forecast — NOAA high and low tide predictions