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Fort Wayne, IN Fishing Forecast

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Friday, October 23 · America/Indiana/Indianapolis

Fort Wayne, IN · ZIP 46802 · NWS IWX forecast updated Oct 23, 4:01 PM

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Is it too windy to fish in Fort Wayne right now?

5:00 PM: wind 5 mph E, gusts 6 mph · Sunny

Shore
No — good breeze
Boat
No — good breeze
Kayak
No — good breeze
Fly fishing
No — good breeze

Right-now fishing score: 52 (Marginal) for boat fishing. Pressure 1027 hPa, trend -0.4 hPa/3h. Wind thresholds are heuristics — see the wind guide.

Fort Wayne fishing today

50/100
Marginal
based on remaining hours
Temperature51–68°F
Wind up to5 mph
Solunar★★★★★
  • Stable high pressure (1027 hPa) — bluebird conditions, go deeper/slower
  • 🧭 Wind under 4 mph: direction not scored
  • Sunrise/sunset low-light window
  • Minor solunar period (moonrise/moonset)
  • Light breeze — good chop (5 mph)
  • 🧭 Traditional angler lore: east/northeast wind (E) said to slow the bite, small minus

Best times

  1. 5:00 PM–7:00 PM 52 out of 100 Minor solunar period (moonrise/moonset) · Light breeze — good chop (5 mph) · Sunrise/sunset low-light window
  2. 7:00 PM–9:00 PM 47 out of 100 Sunrise/sunset low-light window
  3. 9:00 PM–11:00 PM 42 out of 100

Fort Wayne fishing tomorrow

62/100
Marginal
Temperature44–68°F
Wind up to0 mph
Solunar★★★★★
  • 🧭 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. 8:00 AM–10:00 AM 60 out of 100 Sunrise/sunset low-light window
  2. 11:00 AM–1:00 PM 65 out of 100 Major solunar period (moon overhead/underfoot)
  3. 6:00 PM–8:00 PM 64 out of 100 Minor solunar period (moonrise/moonset) · Sunrise/sunset low-light window

7-day fishing outlook for Fort Wayne

Today
50
Marginal
★★★★★

51–68°F · Waxing Gibbous

Tomorrow
62
Marginal
★★★★★

44–68°F · Waxing Gibbous

Sun, Oct 25
66
Yes — good day
★★★★★

43–72°F · Waxing Gibbous

Mon, Oct 26
66
Yes — good day
★★★★★

46–73°F · Full Moon

Tue, Oct 27
68
Yes — good day
★★★★★

48–66°F · Waning Gibbous

Wed, Oct 28
65
Yes — good day
★★★★★

47–70°F · Waning Gibbous

Thu, Oct 29
69
Yes — good day
★★★★★

51–72°F · Waning Gibbous

Hunting conditions near Fort Wayne

Deer movement score today 69 (Good deer movement expected) · Rut phase (estimate): Seeking & chasing

  1. 6:00 PM–7:20 PM 74 out of 100 Dusk movement window · Stable high pressure (1027 hPa) · Rut phase: Seeking & chasing
  2. 8:00 AM–10:00 AM 65 out of 100 Dawn movement window · Rut phase: Seeking & chasing
  3. 11:00 AM–1:00 PM 58 out of 100 Moon overhead/underfoot (major period) · Rut phase: Seeking & chasing

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Fort Wayne at a glance

Coordinates41.069, -85.165
Time zoneAmerica/Indiana/Indianapolis
NWS forecast office / gridIWX 68,37
Grid elevation745 ft
Pressure dataObserved at KFWA (next 6 h only)
Sunrise / sunset today8:02 AM / 6:50 PM
Moon todayWaxing Gibbous, 92% illuminated
Solunar rating today2/5

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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.

Indiana fishing regulations

Seasons, licenses, size and creel limits are set by the Indiana DNR Fish & Wildlife. Always check current Indiana fishing regulations before you go.

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Frequently asked questions

Is today a good day to fish in Fort Wayne?

This forecast scores today 50/100 (“Marginal”) for Fort Wayne, based on the NWS IWX hourly forecast and solunar data. It’s a heuristic and updates through the day.

What is the best time to fish in Fort Wayne today?

Today’s best-scoring windows: 5:00 PM–7:00 PM (52), 7:00 PM–9:00 PM (47), 9:00 PM–11:00 PM (42) local time (America/Indiana/Indianapolis).

Is it too windy to fish in Fort Wayne right now?

Current forecast wind is 5 mph with gusts to 6 mph: shore good, boat good, kayak good by our heuristic thresholds.

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