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Gainesville, GA Fishing Forecast

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Thursday, October 22 · America/New_York

Gainesville, GA · ZIP 30501 · NWS FFC forecast updated Oct 22, 6:16 AM

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Is it too windy to fish in Gainesville right now?

11:00 AM: wind 0 mph , gusts 5 mph · Sunny

Shore
No — calm
Boat
No — calm
Kayak
No — calm
Fly fishing
No — calm

Right-now fishing score: 60 (Marginal) for boat fishing. Pressure 1019 hPa, trend -0.1 hPa/3h. Wind thresholds are heuristics — see the wind guide.

Gainesville fishing today

54/100
Marginal
based on remaining hours
Temperature54–75°F
Wind up to5 mph
Solunar★★★★★
  • Pressure stable
  • 🧭 Wind under 4 mph: direction not scored
  • Sunrise/sunset low-light window
  • Major solunar period (moon overhead/underfoot)
  • Minor solunar period (moonrise/moonset)

Best times

  1. 11:00 AM–1:00 PM 53 out of 100 Major solunar period (moon overhead/underfoot) · Pressure stable
  2. 6:00 PM–8:00 PM 55 out of 100 Sunrise/sunset low-light window · Pressure stable
  3. 9:00 PM–11:00 PM 54 out of 100 Pressure stable · Major solunar period (moon overhead/underfoot) · Light breeze — good chop (5 mph)

Gainesville fishing tomorrow

55/100
Marginal
Temperature48–68°F
Wind up to10 mph
Solunar★★★★★
  • Light breeze — good chop (5 mph)
  • 🧭 Traditional angler lore: east/northeast wind (NE) said to slow the bite, small minus
  • Stable high pressure (1025 hPa) — bluebird conditions, go deeper/slower
  • Pressure rising slowly (+1.3 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)

7-day fishing outlook for Gainesville

Today
54
Marginal
★★★★★
Tomorrow
55
Marginal
★★★★★
Sat, Oct 24
62
Marginal
★★★★★
Sun, Oct 25
68
Yes — good day
★★★★★
Mon, Oct 26
68
Yes — good day
★★★★★
Tue, Oct 27
65
Yes — good day
★★★★★
Wed, Oct 28
58
Marginal
★★★★★

Hunting conditions near Gainesville

Deer movement score today 61 (Fair) · Rut phase (estimate): Pre-rut

  1. 6:00 PM–8:00 PM 66 out of 100 Dusk movement window · Rut phase: Pre-rut
  2. 8:00 AM–10:00 AM 97 out of 100 Dawn movement window · Pressure rising after a front (+4.5 hPa from 24h low) — deer move after storms · Cooler than normal by ~4°F (est.)
  3. 10:00 AM–12:00 PM 80 out of 100 Pressure rising after a front (+4.9 hPa from 24h low) — deer move after storms · Cooler than normal by ~5°F (est.) · Wind 10 mph — ideal for covering sound/scent

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Gainesville at a glance

Coordinates34.319, -83.814
Time zoneAmerica/New_York
NWS forecast office / gridFFC 70,114
Grid elevation1099 ft
Pressure dataNWS gridpoint forecast
Sunrise / sunset today7:47 AM / 6:54 PM
Moon todayWaxing Gibbous, 86% illuminated
Solunar rating today1/5

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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.

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.

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Frequently asked questions

Is today a good day to fish in Gainesville?

This forecast scores today 54/100 (“Marginal”) for Gainesville, 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 Gainesville today?

Today’s best-scoring windows: 11:00 AM–1:00 PM (53), 6:00 PM–8:00 PM (55), 9:00 PM–11:00 PM (54) local time (America/New_York).

Is it too windy to fish in Gainesville right now?

Current forecast wind is 0 mph with gusts to 5 mph: shore calm, boat calm, kayak calm by our heuristic thresholds.

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