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Grand Junction, CO Fishing Forecast
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Grand Junction, CO · ZIP 81501 · NWS GJT forecast updated Oct 22, 10:21 AM
Is it too windy to fish in Grand Junction right now?
11:00 AM: wind 15 mph SE, gusts 17 mph · Rain Showers Likely
Breezy — fishable
Breezy — fishable
Yes — too windy
Rough
Right-now fishing score: 56 (Marginal) for boat fishing. Pressure 1022 hPa, trend 0 hPa/3h. Wind thresholds are heuristics — see the wind guide.
Grand Junction fishing today
- Thunderstorm risk — get off the water
- Rain likely (73%)
- Light breeze — good chop (10 mph)
- Breezy but fishable (15 mph)
- Stable high pressure (1022 hPa) — bluebird conditions, go deeper/slower
- Chance of rain (69%) — overcast can help
Best times
- 11:00 AM–1:00 PM 36 out of 100 Major solunar period (moon overhead/underfoot) · Thunderstorm risk — get off the water
- 1:00 PM–3:00 PM 15 out of 100 Light breeze — good chop (10 mph) · Thunderstorm risk — get off the water
- 3:00 PM–5:00 PM 15 out of 100 Light breeze — good chop (10 mph) · Thunderstorm risk — get off the water
Grand Junction fishing tomorrow
- Thunderstorm risk — get off the water
- Light breeze — good chop (10 mph)
- 🧭 Traditional angler lore: west/southwest wind (W) said to be best, small plus
- Sunrise/sunset low-light window
- 🧭 Wind shifted E to WNW (158°) in 1 h: possible front, no pressure data to confirm (not scored)
- 🧭 Wind under 4 mph: direction not scored
Best times
- 7:00 AM–9:00 AM 61 out of 100 Sunrise/sunset low-light window · Light breeze — good chop (10 mph)
- 10:00 AM–12:00 PM 68 out of 100 Major solunar period (moon overhead/underfoot) · Light breeze — good chop (10 mph) · Traditional angler lore: west/southwest wind (W) said to be best, small plus
- 5:00 PM–7:00 PM 60 out of 100 Minor solunar period (moonrise/moonset) · Light breeze — good chop (5 mph) · Sunrise/sunset low-light window
7-day fishing outlook for Grand Junction
Hunting conditions near Grand Junction
Deer movement score today 58 (Fair) · Rut phase (estimate): Seeking & chasing
- 5:00 PM–7:00 PM 63 out of 100 Dusk movement window · Wind 10 mph — ideal for covering sound/scent · Steady ESE wind (within ±13° over ±3 h): predictable scent cone
- 8:00 AM–10:00 AM 68 out of 100 Dawn movement window · Wind 10 mph — ideal for covering sound/scent · Rut phase: Seeking & chasing
- 10:00 AM–12:00 PM 66 out of 100 Wind 10 mph — ideal for covering sound/scent · Moon overhead/underfoot (major period) · Rut phase: Seeking & chasing
Grand Junction at a glance
| Coordinates | 39.072, -108.546 |
|---|---|
| Time zone | America/Denver |
| NWS forecast office / grid | GJT 95,102 |
| Grid elevation | 4587 ft |
| Pressure data | Observed at KGJT (next 6 h only) |
| Sunrise / sunset today | 7:32 AM / 6:27 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.
Colorado fishing regulations
Seasons, licenses, size and creel limits are set by the Colorado Parks and Wildlife. Always check current Colorado fishing regulations before you go.
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Frequently asked questions
Is today a good day to fish in Grand Junction?
This forecast scores today 25/100 (“Sit it out”) for Grand Junction, based on the NWS GJT hourly forecast and solunar data. It’s a heuristic and updates through the day.
What is the best time to fish in Grand Junction today?
Today’s best-scoring windows: 11:00 AM–1:00 PM (36), 1:00 PM–3:00 PM (15), 3:00 PM–5:00 PM (15) local time (America/Denver).
Is it too windy to fish in Grand Junction right now?
Current forecast wind is 15 mph with gusts to 17 mph: shore breezy, boat breezy, kayak too windy by our heuristic thresholds.
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