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Idaho Fishing Forecast
Live fishing conditions for 3 Idaho locations, or enter any ZIP code.
US ZIP code or device location · Local times · Weather & sun/moon context
Idaho fishing forecast for today
Friday, October 23 · NWS offices: BOI, OTX, PIH · Time zones: America/Boise, America/Los_Angeles
| Location | Fishing today | Tomorrow | Best window today | Wind now | Deer movement today | Solunar |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boise NWS BOI | 57 Marginal | 69 | 6:00 PM–8:00 PM | 13 mph (g 22) | 77 Seeking & chasing | ★★★★★ |
| Coeur d'Alene NWS OTX | 63 Marginal | 66 | 4:00 PM–6:00 PM | 5 mph (g 12) | 65 Seeking & chasing | ★★★★★ |
| Idaho Falls NWS PIH | 27 Sit it out | 68 | 9:00 PM–11:00 PM | 23 mph (g 33) | 56 Seeking & chasing | ★★★★★ |
Best fishing score today: Coeur d'Alene (63/100). Best deer movement score: Boise (77/100).
Boise in detail
Is it too windy to fish in Boise right now?
12:00 PM: wind 13 mph WNW, gusts 22 mph · Slight Chance Rain Showers
Breezy — fishable
Breezy — fishable
Yes — too windy
Rough
Right-now fishing score: 62 (Marginal) for boat fishing. Pressure n/a. Wind thresholds are heuristics — see the wind guide.
Boise fishing today
- Breezy but fishable (13 mph)
- Sunrise/sunset low-light window
- 🧭 Traditional angler lore: north wind (NNW) often follows a front, small minus
- Major solunar period (moon overhead/underfoot)
- Minor solunar period (moonrise/moonset)
- Light breeze — good chop (10 mph)
Best times
- 12:00 PM–2:00 PM 55 out of 100 Major solunar period (moon overhead/underfoot)
- 4:00 PM–6:00 PM 51 out of 100 Minor solunar period (moonrise/moonset)
- 6:00 PM–8:00 PM 61 out of 100 Sunrise/sunset low-light window · Light breeze — good chop (10 mph)
Boise fishing tomorrow
- 🧭 Wind under 4 mph: direction (E) not scored
- Light breeze — good chop (3 mph)
- Sunrise/sunset low-light window
- Minor solunar period (moonrise/moonset)
- Major solunar period (moon overhead/underfoot)
- 🧭 Wind under 4 mph: direction not scored
Best times
- 8:00 AM–10:00 AM 64 out of 100 Sunrise/sunset low-light window · Light breeze — good chop (3 mph)
- 12:00 PM–2:00 PM 74 out of 100 Major solunar period (moon overhead/underfoot) · Light breeze — good chop (3 mph)
- 6:00 PM–8:00 PM 68 out of 100 Minor solunar period (moonrise/moonset) · Sunrise/sunset low-light window
7-day fishing outlook — Boise
39–51°F · Waxing Gibbous
35–54°F · Waxing Gibbous
38–60°F · Full Moon
45–61°F · Waning Gibbous
44–52°F · Waning Gibbous
39–55°F · Waning Gibbous
40–56°F · Waning Gibbous
Idaho fishing regulations & resources
Seasons, licenses, size and creel limits are set by the Idaho Department of Fish and Game. Always check current Idaho fishing regulations before you go.
Frequently asked questions
Is today a good day to fish in Idaho?
As of this forecast, Boise scores 57/100 (“Marginal”) and the best-scoring listed location is Coeur d'Alene at 63/100. Scores are heuristics from NWS weather and solunar data, and they change through the day.
Which Idaho cities are covered?
Boise, Coeur d'Alene, Idaho Falls. Any Idaho ZIP code also works in the search box.
Where can I find Idaho fishing regulations?
From the Idaho Department of Fish and Game: https://idfg.idaho.gov/fish
More forecasts
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- Hunting forecast & deer movement forecast
- Solunar calendar — major & minor feeding times
- Coastal tide forecast — NOAA high and low tide predictions