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Atlanta, GA Fishing Forecast

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Friday, October 23 · America/New_York

Atlanta, GA · ZIP 30303 · NWS FFC forecast updated Oct 23, 2:26 PM

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Is it too windy to fish in Atlanta right now?

4:00 PM: wind 5 mph E, 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: 46 (Marginal) for boat fishing. Pressure 1025 hPa, trend +0.8 hPa/3h. Wind thresholds are heuristics — see the wind guide.

Atlanta fishing today

53/100
Marginal
based on remaining hours
Temperature56–71°F
Wind up to5 mph
Solunar★★★★★
  • Pressure rising slowly (+0.8 hPa/3h)
  • Light breeze — good chop (5 mph)
  • 🧭 Traditional angler lore: east/northeast wind (E) said to slow the bite, small minus
  • Sunrise/sunset low-light window
  • Minor solunar period (moonrise/moonset)

Best times

  1. 4:00 PM–6:00 PM 50 out of 100 Light breeze — good chop (5 mph) · Minor solunar period (moonrise/moonset)
  2. 6:00 PM–8:00 PM 56 out of 100 Sunrise/sunset low-light window · Light breeze — good chop (5 mph)
  3. 8:00 PM–10:00 PM 46 out of 100 Light breeze — good chop (5 mph)

Atlanta fishing tomorrow

59/100
Marginal
Temperature50–68°F
Wind up to15 mph
Solunar★★★★★
  • 🧭 Traditional angler lore: east/northeast wind (E) said to slow the bite, small minus
  • Light breeze — good chop (10 mph)
  • Stable high pressure (1031 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 60 out of 100 Sunrise/sunset low-light window · Light breeze — good chop (10 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 62 out of 100 Minor solunar period (moonrise/moonset) · Sunrise/sunset low-light window · Light breeze — good chop (10 mph)

7-day fishing outlook for Atlanta

Today
53
Marginal
★★★★★

56–71°F · Waxing Gibbous

Tomorrow
59
Marginal
★★★★★

50–68°F · Waxing Gibbous

Sun, Oct 25
63
Marginal
★★★★★

50–70°F · Waxing Gibbous

Mon, Oct 26
67
Yes — good day
★★★★★

49–71°F · Full Moon

Tue, Oct 27
65
Yes — good day
★★★★★

46–75°F · Waning Gibbous

Wed, Oct 28
58
Marginal
★★★★★

49–72°F · Waning Gibbous

Thu, Oct 29
59
Marginal
★★★★★

50–75°F · Waning Gibbous

Hunting conditions near Atlanta

Deer movement score today 83 (Good deer movement expected) · Rut phase (estimate): Pre-rut

  1. 6:00 PM–7:26 PM 91 out of 100 Dusk movement window · Pressure rising (+0.8 hPa/3h) · Cooler than normal by ~4°F (est.)
  2. 8:00 AM–10:00 AM 93 out of 100 Dawn movement window · Pressure rising after a front (+4.6 hPa from 24h low) — deer move after storms · Cooler than normal by ~4°F (est.)
  3. 11:00 AM–1:00 PM 77 out of 100 Stable high pressure (1032 hPa) · Cooler than normal by ~4°F (est.) · Wind 10 mph — ideal for covering sound/scent

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Atlanta at a glance

Coordinates33.753, -84.390
Time zoneAmerica/New_York
NWS forecast office / gridFFC 51,87
Grid elevation1001 ft
Pressure dataNWS gridpoint forecast
Sunrise / sunset today7:49 AM / 6:56 PM
Moon todayWaxing Gibbous, 92% illuminated
Solunar rating today2/5

Solunar calendar for Atlanta

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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.

Georgia fishing regulations

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

More Georgia locations: Gainesville, Macon, Savannah · Georgia fishing forecast

Frequently asked questions

Is today a good day to fish in Atlanta?

This forecast scores today 53/100 (“Marginal”) for Atlanta, based on the NWS FFC hourly forecast and solunar data. It’s a heuristic and updates through the day.

What is the best time to fish in Atlanta today?

Today’s best-scoring windows: 4:00 PM–6:00 PM (50), 6:00 PM–8:00 PM (56), 8:00 PM–10:00 PM (46) local time (America/New_York).

Is it too windy to fish in Atlanta right now?

Current forecast wind is 5 mph with gusts to 12 mph: shore good, boat good, kayak good by our heuristic thresholds.