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Boise, ID Fishing Forecast

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Thursday, October 22 · America/Boise

Boise City, ID · ZIP 83702 · NWS BOI forecast updated Oct 22, 12:29 AM

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Is it too windy to fish in Boise right now?

11:00 AM: wind 15 mph ESE, gusts 23 mph · Sunny

Shore
Breezy — fishable
Boat
Breezy — fishable
Kayak
Yes — too windy
Fly fishing
Rough

Right-now fishing score: 58 (Marginal) for boat fishing. Pressure n/a. Wind thresholds are heuristics — see the wind guide.

Boise fishing today

25/100
Sit it out
based on remaining hours
Temperature57–71°F
Wind up to16 mph
Solunar★★★★★
  • Thunderstorm risk — get off the water
  • Breezy but fishable (15 mph)
  • Rain likely (73%)
  • 🧭 Traditional angler lore: east/northeast wind (E) said to slow the bite, small minus
  • Chance of rain (59%) — overcast can help
  • Sunrise/sunset low-light window

Best times

  1. 11:00 AM–1:00 PM 37 out of 100 Major solunar period (moon overhead/underfoot) · Thunderstorm risk — get off the water
  2. 1:00 PM–3:00 PM 15 out of 100 Thunderstorm risk — get off the water
  3. 3:00 PM–5:00 PM 15 out of 100 Thunderstorm risk — get off the water · Light breeze — good chop (9 mph)

Boise fishing tomorrow

41/100
Sit it out
Temperature39–59°F
Wind up to20 mph
Solunar★★★★★
  • Rough — experienced boat anglers only (16 mph)
  • Too windy for boat fishing (20 mph, gusts 31)
  • Rain likely (95%)
  • 🧭 Traditional angler lore: west/southwest wind (W) said to be best, small plus
  • 🧭 Wind direction bonus ignored: wind speed is the limiting factor
  • Sunrise/sunset low-light window

Best times

  1. 12:00 PM–2:00 PM 46 out of 100 Major solunar period (moon overhead/underfoot)
  2. 6:00 PM–8:00 PM 46 out of 100 Sunrise/sunset low-light window
  3. 9:00 PM–11:00 PM 45 out of 100

7-day fishing outlook for Boise

Today
25
Sit it out
★★★★★
Tomorrow
41
Sit it out
★★★★★
Sat, Oct 24
69
Yes — good day
★★★★★
Sun, Oct 25
70
Yes — good day
★★★★★
Mon, Oct 26
70
Yes — good day
★★★★★
Tue, Oct 27
66
Yes — good day
★★★★★
Wed, Oct 28
65
Yes — good day
★★★★★

Hunting conditions near Boise

Deer movement score today 48 (Fair) · Rut phase (estimate): Seeking & chasing

  1. 11:00 AM–1:00 PM 52 out of 100 Wind 15 mph — ideal for covering sound/scent · Steady ESE wind (within ±28° over ±3 h): predictable scent cone · Moon overhead/underfoot (major period)
  2. 8:00 AM–10:00 AM 53 out of 100 Dawn movement window · Steady W wind (within ±13° over ±3 h): predictable scent cone · Rut phase: Seeking & chasing
  3. 10:00 AM–12:00 PM 50 out of 100 Steady WNW wind (within ±16° over ±3 h): predictable scent cone · Rut phase: Seeking & chasing · Moon overhead/underfoot (major period)

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Boise at a glance

Coordinates43.666, -116.144
Time zoneAmerica/Boise
NWS forecast office / gridBOI 136,88
Grid elevation4199 ft
Pressure datanone
Sunrise / sunset today8:08 AM / 6:51 PM
Moon todayWaxing Gibbous, 86% illuminated
Solunar rating today2/5

Solunar calendar for Boise

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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.

Idaho fishing regulations

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.

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Frequently asked questions

Is today a good day to fish in Boise?

This forecast scores today 25/100 (“Sit it out”) for Boise, based on the NWS BOI hourly forecast and solunar data. It’s a heuristic and updates through the day.

What is the best time to fish in Boise today?

Today’s best-scoring windows: 11:00 AM–1:00 PM (37), 1:00 PM–3:00 PM (15), 3:00 PM–5:00 PM (15) local time (America/Boise).

Is it too windy to fish in Boise right now?

Current forecast wind is 15 mph with gusts to 23 mph: shore breezy, boat breezy, kayak too windy by our heuristic thresholds.

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