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Georgia Fish & Game Forecast

Fishing and deer hunting conditions across Georgia today — side by side, from each location’s own NWS forecast.

US locations · Weather + calculated solunar periods
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Georgia fish & game forecast for today

Thursday, October 22 · NWS offices: FFC, CHS · Time zone: America/New_York

LocationFishing todayTomorrowBest window todayWind nowDeer movement todaySolunar
Atlanta
NWS FFC
55 Marginal556:00 PM–8:00 PM5 mph (g 7)76 Pre-rut★★★★★
Gainesville
Lake Lanier
NWS FFC
54 Marginal555:00 PM–7:00 PM0 mph (g 6)62 Pre-rut★★★★★
Macon
NWS FFC
54 Marginal616:00 PM–8:00 PM0 mph (g 6)64 Pre-rut★★★★★
Savannah
NWS CHS
52 Marginal615:00 PM–7:00 PM5 mph (g 5)57 Off-season / early fall★★★★★

Best fishing score today: Atlanta (55/100). Best deer movement score: Atlanta (76/100).

Atlanta in detail

Is it too windy to fish in Atlanta right now?

1:00 PM: wind 5 mph NE, gusts 7 mph · Sunny

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

Right-now fishing score: 40 (Sit it out) for boat fishing. Pressure 1022 hPa, trend +0.3 hPa/3h. Wind thresholds are heuristics — see the wind guide.

Atlanta fishing today

55/100
Marginal
based on remaining hours
Temperature58–75°F
Wind up to5 mph
Solunar★★★★★
  • Light breeze — good chop (5 mph)
  • Pressure stable
  • 🧭 Traditional angler lore: north wind (N) often follows a front, small minus
  • Stable high pressure (1022 hPa) — bluebird conditions, go deeper/slower
  • Sunrise/sunset low-light window
  • 🧭 Traditional angler lore: east/northeast wind (NE) said to slow the bite, small minus

Best times

  1. 4:00 PM–6:00 PM 52 out of 100 Pressure stable · Light breeze — good chop (5 mph) · Minor solunar period (moonrise/moonset)
  2. 6:00 PM–8:00 PM 60 out of 100 Sunrise/sunset low-light window · Pressure stable · Light breeze — good chop (5 mph)
  3. 9:00 PM–11:00 PM 50 out of 100 Light breeze — good chop (5 mph) · Major solunar period (moon overhead/underfoot)

Atlanta fishing tomorrow

55/100
Marginal
Temperature51–70°F
Wind up to10 mph
Solunar★★★★★
  • Light breeze — good chop (5 mph)
  • 🧭 Traditional angler lore: east/northeast wind (E) said to slow the bite, small minus
  • Stable high pressure (1027 hPa) — bluebird conditions, go deeper/slower
  • Pressure rising slowly (+1.1 hPa/3h)
  • Sunrise/sunset low-light window
  • Minor solunar period (moonrise/moonset)

Best times

  1. 7:00 AM–9:00 AM 56 out of 100 Sunrise/sunset low-light window · Light breeze — good chop (5 mph)
  2. 11:00 AM–1:00 PM 59 out of 100 Major solunar period (moon overhead/underfoot) · Light breeze — good chop (10 mph)
  3. 6:00 PM–8:00 PM 54 out of 100 Sunrise/sunset low-light window · Light breeze — good chop (5 mph)

Georgia deer hunting windows — next 24 hours

Atlanta (Pre-rut, est. peak 11-28)

  1. 6:00 PM–8:00 PM 80 out of 100 Dusk movement window · Stable high pressure (1021 hPa) · Wind 5 mph — ideal for covering sound/scent
  2. 8:00 AM–10:00 AM 89 out of 100 Dawn movement window · Pressure rising after a front (+4.2 hPa from 24h low) — deer move after storms · Wind 5 mph — ideal for covering sound/scent
  3. 11:00 AM–1:00 PM 69 out of 100 Stable high pressure (1028 hPa) · Wind 10 mph — ideal for covering sound/scent · Steady E wind (within ±0° over ±3 h): predictable scent cone

Gainesville (Pre-rut, est. peak 11-23)

  1. 8:00 AM–10:00 AM 97 out of 100 Dawn movement window · Pressure rising after a front (+4.9 hPa from 24h low) — deer move after storms · Cooler than normal by ~4°F (est.)
  2. 10:00 AM–12:00 PM 80 out of 100 Pressure rising after a front (+5.3 hPa from 24h low) — deer move after storms · Cooler than normal by ~5°F (est.) · Wind 10 mph — ideal for covering sound/scent
  3. 12:00 PM–2:00 PM 73 out of 100 Stable high pressure (1024 hPa) · Cooler than normal by ~5°F (est.) · Wind 10 mph — ideal for covering sound/scent

Macon (Pre-rut, est. peak 12-06)

  1. 6:00 PM–8:00 PM 69 out of 100 Dusk movement window · Wind 5 mph — ideal for covering sound/scent · Rut phase: Pre-rut
  2. 8:00 AM–10:00 AM 97 out of 100 Dawn movement window · Pressure rising after a front (+4.4 hPa from 24h low) — deer move after storms · Cooler than normal by ~4°F (est.)
  3. 11:00 AM–1:00 PM 74 out of 100 Cooler than normal by ~5°F (est.) · Wind 5 mph — ideal for covering sound/scent · Steady NE wind (within ±39° over ±3 h): predictable scent cone

Savannah (Off-season / early fall, est. peak 12-11)

  1. 8:00 AM–10:00 AM 80 out of 100 Dawn movement window · Cooler than normal by ~5°F (est.) · Wind 8 mph — ideal for covering sound/scent
  2. 10:00 AM–12:00 PM 71 out of 100 Cooler than normal by ~5°F (est.) · Wind 9 mph — ideal for covering sound/scent · Steady NE wind (within ±33° over ±3 h): predictable scent cone
  3. 12:00 PM–2:00 PM 65 out of 100 Cooler than normal by ~6°F (est.) · Wind 10 mph — ideal for covering sound/scent · Steady NE wind (within ±0° over ±3 h): predictable scent cone

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7-day fishing outlook — Atlanta

Today
55
Marginal
★★★★★
Tomorrow
55
Marginal
★★★★★
Sat, Oct 24
62
Marginal
★★★★★
Sun, Oct 25
66
Yes — good day
★★★★★
Mon, Oct 26
68
Yes — good day
★★★★★
Tue, Oct 27
65
Yes — good day
★★★★★
Wed, Oct 28
58
Marginal
★★★★★

About the Georgia fish & game forecast

This page puts fishing and deer hunting conditions for four Georgia locations side by side: metro Atlanta, Gainesville on Lake Sidney Lanier, Macon in middle Georgia and Savannah on the coast. Scores are computed from each location’s own NWS grid forecast (the Peachtree City office covers north and middle Georgia; Savannah is forecast by the Charleston, SC office), so they can differ a lot on the same day — a breezy coast and a calm lake are common.

For hunters, our rut estimate is a simple latitude rule; Georgia’s actual rut timing varies by region, so use the Wildlife Resources Division’s published information for your county. Coastal anglers: view NOAA tide predictions for our mapped Savannah station.

Georgia fishing regulations & resources

Seasons, licenses, size and creel limits are set by the Georgia DNR Wildlife Resources Division. Always check current Georgia fishing regulations before you go.

Frequently asked questions

Is today a good day to fish in Georgia?

As of this forecast, Atlanta scores 55/100 (“Marginal”) and the best-scoring listed location is Atlanta at 55/100. Scores are heuristics from NWS weather and solunar data, and they change through the day.

Which Georgia cities are covered?

Atlanta, Gainesville, Macon, Savannah. Any Georgia ZIP code also works in the search box.

Where can I find Georgia fishing regulations?

From the Georgia DNR Wildlife Resources Division: https://georgiawildlife.com/fishing

What is the game and fish forecast for Georgia today?

Today’s deer movement scores range from 57 to 76 across the four locations, and fishing scores from 52 to 55. See the table for each city’s best window.

When is the deer rut in Georgia?

Our simple latitude model puts the estimated peak in late November to early December for central and north Georgia, but actual timing varies widely by region. Check Georgia Wildlife Resources Division information for your area.

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