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Hartford, CT Fishing Forecast

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Friday, October 23 · America/New_York

Hartford, CT · ZIP 06103 · NWS BOX forecast updated Oct 23, 2:45 PM

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Is it too windy to fish in Hartford right now?

5:00 PM: wind 6 mph N, gusts 12 mph · Sunny

Shore
No — good breeze
Boat
No — good breeze
Kayak
No — good breeze
Fly fishing
No — good breeze

Right-now fishing score: 59 (Marginal) for boat fishing. Pressure 1028 hPa, trend +1.1 hPa/3h. Wind thresholds are heuristics — see the wind guide.

Hartford fishing today

55/100
Marginal
based on remaining hours
Temperature44–58°F
Wind up to6 mph
Solunar★★★★★
  • Pressure rising slowly (+1.1 hPa/3h)
  • Light breeze — good chop (6 mph)
  • 🧭 North wind (N): post-front effect already counted in pressure/front, lore not applied again
  • Sunrise/sunset low-light window

Best times

  1. 5:00 PM–7:00 PM 59 out of 100 Sunrise/sunset low-light window · Light breeze — good chop (6 mph)
  2. 7:00 PM–9:00 PM 49 out of 100 Light breeze — good chop (6 mph)
  3. 9:00 PM–11:00 PM 57 out of 100 Light breeze — good chop (5 mph) · Major solunar period (moon overhead/underfoot)

Hartford fishing tomorrow

65/100
Yes — good day
Temperature35–60°F
Wind up to5 mph
Solunar★★★★★
  • 🧭 Wind under 4 mph: direction (NE) not scored
  • Light breeze — good chop (3 mph)
  • Sunrise/sunset low-light window
  • Minor solunar period (moonrise/moonset)
  • Major solunar period (moon overhead/underfoot)
  • Cold (35°F)

Best times

  1. 7:00 AM–9:00 AM 57 out of 100 Sunrise/sunset low-light window
  2. 11:00 AM–1:00 PM 68 out of 100 Major solunar period (moon overhead/underfoot) · Light breeze — good chop (3 mph)
  3. 5:00 PM–7:00 PM 69 out of 100 Minor solunar period (moonrise/moonset) · Sunrise/sunset low-light window · Light breeze — good chop (3 mph)

7-day fishing outlook for Hartford

Today
55
Marginal
★★★★★

44–58°F · Waxing Gibbous

Tomorrow
65
Yes — good day
★★★★★

35–60°F · Waxing Gibbous

Sun, Oct 25
65
Yes — good day
★★★★★

34–65°F · Waxing Gibbous

Mon, Oct 26
70
Yes — good day
★★★★★

40–69°F · Full Moon

Tue, Oct 27
69
Yes — good day
★★★★★

40–59°F · Waning Gibbous

Wed, Oct 28
59
Marginal
★★★★★

33–57°F · Waning Gibbous

Thu, Oct 29
65
Yes — good day
★★★★★

41–65°F · Waning Gibbous

Hunting conditions near Hartford

Deer movement score today 88 (Good deer movement expected) · Rut phase (estimate): Seeking & chasing

  1. 5:49 PM–6:29 PM 88 out of 100 Dusk movement window · Pressure rising (+1.1 hPa/3h) · Wind 6 mph — ideal for covering sound/scent
  2. 7:00 AM–9:00 AM 72 out of 100 Dawn movement window · Rut phase: Seeking & chasing
  3. 4:00 PM–5:49 PM 66 out of 100 Rut phase: Seeking & chasing · Dusk movement window · Moonrise/moonset (minor period)

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Hartford at a glance

Coordinates41.765, -72.671
Time zoneAmerica/New_York
NWS forecast office / gridBOX 22,65
Grid elevation46 ft
Pressure dataObserved at KHFD (next 6 h only)
Sunrise / sunset today7:13 AM / 5:59 PM
Moon todayWaxing Gibbous, 92% illuminated
Solunar rating today2/5

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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.

Connecticut fishing regulations

Seasons, licenses, size and creel limits are set by the Connecticut DEEP. Always check current Connecticut fishing regulations before you go.

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Frequently asked questions

Is today a good day to fish in Hartford?

This forecast scores today 55/100 (“Marginal”) for Hartford, based on the NWS BOX hourly forecast and solunar data. It’s a heuristic and updates through the day.

What is the best time to fish in Hartford today?

Today’s best-scoring windows: 5:00 PM–7:00 PM (59), 7:00 PM–9:00 PM (49), 9:00 PM–11:00 PM (57) local time (America/New_York).

Is it too windy to fish in Hartford right now?

Current forecast wind is 6 mph with gusts to 12 mph: shore good, boat good, kayak good by our heuristic thresholds.

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