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New Haven, CT Fishing Forecast
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New Haven, CT · ZIP 06510 · NWS OKX forecast updated Oct 23, 2:25 PM
Is it too windy to fish in New Haven right now?
2:00 PM: wind 10 mph N, gusts 13 mph · Sunny
No — good breeze
No — good breeze
Breezy — fishable
Breezy — fishable
Right-now fishing score: 45 (Marginal) for boat fishing. Pressure 1027 hPa, trend -0.1 hPa/3h. Wind thresholds are heuristics — see the wind guide.
New Haven fishing today
- Light breeze — good chop (10 mph)
- Stable high pressure (1027 hPa) — bluebird conditions, go deeper/slower
- 🧭 Traditional angler lore: north wind (N) often follows a front, small minus
- 🧭 Wind under 4 mph: direction (N) not scored
- Minor solunar period (moonrise/moonset)
- Sunrise/sunset low-light window
Best times
- 4:00 PM–6:00 PM 53 out of 100 Minor solunar period (moonrise/moonset) · Light breeze — good chop (9 mph)
- 6:00 PM–8:00 PM 56 out of 100 Sunrise/sunset low-light window · Light breeze — good chop (5 mph)
- 9:00 PM–11:00 PM 59 out of 100 Light breeze — good chop (3 mph) · Major solunar period (moon overhead/underfoot)
New Haven fishing tomorrow
- Light breeze — good chop (3 mph)
- 🧭 Wind under 4 mph: direction (N) not scored
- Sunrise/sunset low-light window
- 🧭 Traditional angler lore: west/southwest wind (W) said to be best, small plus
- Minor solunar period (moonrise/moonset)
- Major solunar period (moon overhead/underfoot)
Best times
- 7:00 AM–9:00 AM 65 out of 100 Sunrise/sunset low-light window · Light breeze — good chop (3 mph)
- 11:00 AM–1:00 PM 70 out of 100 Major solunar period (moon overhead/underfoot) · Light breeze — good chop (3 mph)
- 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 New Haven
43–63°F · Waxing Gibbous
35–63°F · Waxing Gibbous
35–65°F · Waxing Gibbous
38–67°F · Full Moon
42–60°F · Waning Gibbous
37–56°F · Waning Gibbous
44–64°F · Waning Gibbous
Hunting conditions near New Haven
Deer movement score today 81 (Good deer movement expected) · Rut phase (estimate): Seeking & chasing
- 3:00 PM–5:00 PM 72 out of 100 Stable high pressure (1027 hPa) · Wind 9 mph — ideal for covering sound/scent · Steady N wind (within ±0° over ±3 h): predictable scent cone
- 5:00 PM–6:30 PM 88 out of 100 Dusk movement window · Stable high pressure (1027 hPa) · Wind 7 mph — ideal for covering sound/scent
- 7:00 AM–9:00 AM 72 out of 100 Dawn movement window · Rut phase: Seeking & chasing
New Haven at a glance
| Coordinates | 41.306, -72.927 |
|---|---|
| Time zone | America/New_York |
| NWS forecast office / grid | OKX 66,75 |
| Grid elevation | 33 ft |
| Pressure data | Observed at KHVN (next 6 h only) |
| Sunrise / sunset today | 7:13 AM / 6:00 PM |
| Moon today | Waxing Gibbous, 92% illuminated |
| Solunar rating today | 2/5 |
Solunar calendar for New Haven
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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.
More Connecticut locations: Hartford · Connecticut fishing forecast
Frequently asked questions
Is today a good day to fish in New Haven?
This forecast scores today 53/100 (“Marginal”) for New Haven, based on the NWS OKX hourly forecast and solunar data. It’s a heuristic and updates through the day.
What is the best time to fish in New Haven today?
Today’s best-scoring windows: 4:00 PM–6:00 PM (53), 6:00 PM–8:00 PM (56), 9:00 PM–11:00 PM (59) local time (America/New_York).
Is it too windy to fish in New Haven right now?
Current forecast wind is 10 mph with gusts to 13 mph: shore good, boat good, kayak breezy by our heuristic thresholds.
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