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Wilmington, DE Fishing Forecast
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Wilmington, DE · ZIP 19801 · NWS PHI forecast updated Oct 22, 6:09 AM
Is it too windy to fish in Wilmington right now?
11:00 AM: wind 10 mph N, gusts 22 mph · Sunny
No — good breeze
No — good breeze
Yes — too windy
Breezy — fishable
Right-now fishing score: 48 (Marginal) for boat fishing. Pressure 1019 hPa, trend +0.4 hPa/3h. Wind thresholds are heuristics — see the wind guide.
Wilmington fishing today
- Light breeze — good chop (10 mph)
- 🧭 Traditional angler lore: north wind (N) often follows a front, small minus
- Pressure stable
- Sunrise/sunset low-light window
- Breezy but fishable (15 mph)
- Minor solunar period (moonrise/moonset)
Best times
- 3:00 PM–5:00 PM 51 out of 100 Pressure stable · Light breeze — good chop (10 mph) · Minor solunar period (moonrise/moonset)
- 6:00 PM–8:00 PM 57 out of 100 Sunrise/sunset low-light window · Light breeze — good chop (10 mph)
- 9:00 PM–11:00 PM 53 out of 100 Light breeze — good chop (10 mph) · Major solunar period (moon overhead/underfoot)
Wilmington fishing tomorrow
- Light breeze — good chop (10 mph)
- 🧭 Traditional angler lore: east/northeast wind (NE) said to slow the bite, small minus
- 🧭 Traditional angler lore: north wind (N) often follows a front, small minus
- Sunrise/sunset low-light window
- Major solunar period (moon overhead/underfoot)
- Minor solunar period (moonrise/moonset)
Best times
- 7:00 AM–9:00 AM 59 out of 100 Sunrise/sunset low-light window · Light breeze — good chop (5 mph)
- 10:00 AM–12:00 PM 63 out of 100 Major solunar period (moon overhead/underfoot) · Light breeze — good chop (10 mph)
- 6:00 PM–8:00 PM 58 out of 100 Sunrise/sunset low-light window · Light breeze — good chop (5 mph)
7-day fishing outlook for Wilmington
Hunting conditions near Wilmington
Deer movement score today 74 (Good deer movement expected) · Rut phase (estimate): Seeking & chasing
- 5:00 PM–7:00 PM 76 out of 100 Dusk movement window · Wind 10 mph — ideal for covering sound/scent · Steady N wind (within ±33° over ±3 h): predictable scent cone
- 7:00 AM–9:00 AM 82 out of 100 Dawn movement window · Wind 5 mph — ideal for covering sound/scent · Steady N wind (within ±33° over ±3 h): predictable scent cone
- 10:00 AM–12:00 PM 77 out of 100 Wind 10 mph — ideal for covering sound/scent · Steady NE wind (within ±33° over ±3 h): predictable scent cone · Moon overhead/underfoot (major period)
Wilmington at a glance
| Coordinates | 39.724, -75.541 |
|---|---|
| Time zone | America/New_York |
| NWS forecast office / grid | PHI 38,67 |
| Grid elevation | 66 ft |
| Pressure data | Observed at KILG (next 6 h only) |
| Sunrise / sunset today | 7:20 AM / 6:14 PM |
| Moon today | Waxing Gibbous, 86% illuminated |
| Solunar rating today | 1/5 |
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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.
Delaware fishing regulations
Seasons, licenses, size and creel limits are set by the Delaware DNREC Division of Fish and Wildlife. Always check current Delaware fishing regulations before you go.
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Frequently asked questions
Is today a good day to fish in Wilmington?
This forecast scores today 53/100 (“Marginal”) for Wilmington, based on the NWS PHI hourly forecast and solunar data. It’s a heuristic and updates through the day.
What is the best time to fish in Wilmington today?
Today’s best-scoring windows: 3:00 PM–5:00 PM (51), 6:00 PM–8:00 PM (57), 9:00 PM–11:00 PM (53) local time (America/New_York).
Is it too windy to fish in Wilmington right now?
Current forecast wind is 10 mph with gusts to 22 mph: shore good, boat good, kayak too windy by our heuristic thresholds.
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