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Macon, GA Fishing Forecast

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Thursday, October 22 · America/New_York

Macon-Bibb County, GA · ZIP 31201 · NWS FFC forecast updated Oct 22, 6:16 AM

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Is it too windy to fish in Macon right now?

11:00 AM: wind 0 mph , gusts 3 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 1015 hPa, trend -0.1 hPa/3h. Wind thresholds are heuristics — see the wind guide.

Macon fishing today

55/100
Marginal
based on remaining hours
Temperature56–79°F
Wind up to5 mph
Solunar★★★★★
  • Pressure stable
  • 🧭 Wind under 4 mph: direction not scored
  • Light breeze — good chop (5 mph)
  • 🧭 Traditional angler lore: north wind (N) often follows a front, small minus
  • Sunrise/sunset low-light window
  • Major solunar period (moon overhead/underfoot)

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

Macon fishing tomorrow

60/100
Marginal
Temperature48–74°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
  • Pressure stable
  • Pressure rising slowly (+1.2 hPa/3h)
  • 🧭 North wind (N): post-front effect already counted in pressure/front, lore not applied again
  • Sunrise/sunset low-light window

Best times

  1. 7:00 AM–9:00 AM 59 out of 100 Sunrise/sunset low-light window · Light breeze — good chop (5 mph)
  2. 11:00 AM–1:00 PM 65 out of 100 Major solunar period (moon overhead/underfoot) · Pressure stable · Light breeze — good chop (10 mph)
  3. 6:00 PM–8:00 PM 61 out of 100 Sunrise/sunset low-light window · Pressure stable · Light breeze — good chop (10 mph)

7-day fishing outlook for Macon

Today
55
Marginal
★★★★★
Tomorrow
60
Marginal
★★★★★
Sat, Oct 24
63
Marginal
★★★★★
Sun, Oct 25
66
Yes — good day
★★★★★
Mon, Oct 26
68
Yes — good day
★★★★★
Tue, Oct 27
66
Yes — good day
★★★★★
Wed, Oct 28
58
Marginal
★★★★★

Hunting conditions near Macon

Deer movement score today 63 (Fair) · Rut phase (estimate): Pre-rut

  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 95 out of 100 Dawn movement window · Pressure rising after a front (+3.9 hPa from 24h low) — deer move after storms · Cooler than normal by ~4°F (est.)
  3. 10:00 AM–12:00 PM 70 out of 100 Cooler than normal by ~5°F (est.) · Wind 5 mph — ideal for covering sound/scent · Rut phase: Pre-rut

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Macon at a glance

Coordinates32.806, -83.618
Time zoneAmerica/New_York
NWS forecast office / gridFFC 82,47
Grid elevation295 ft
Pressure dataNWS gridpoint forecast
Sunrise / sunset today7:45 AM / 6:55 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 Macon?

This forecast scores today 55/100 (“Marginal”) for Macon, 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 Macon today?

Today’s best-scoring windows: 11:00 AM–1:00 PM (53), 6:00 PM–8:00 PM (58), 9:00 PM–11:00 PM (53) local time (America/New_York).

Is it too windy to fish in Macon right now?

Current forecast wind is 0 mph with gusts to 3 mph: shore calm, boat calm, kayak calm by our heuristic thresholds.

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