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Cedar Rapids, IA Fishing Forecast

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Thursday, October 22 · America/Chicago

Cedar Rapids, IA · ZIP 52401 · NWS DVN forecast updated Oct 22, 6:21 AM

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Is it too windy to fish in Cedar Rapids right now?

10:00 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: 57 (Marginal) for boat fishing. Pressure 1024 hPa, trend +0.2 hPa/3h. Wind thresholds are heuristics — see the wind guide.

Cedar Rapids fishing today

57/100
Marginal
based on remaining hours
Temperature59–79°F
Wind up to5 mph
Solunar★★★★★
  • Light breeze — good chop (5 mph)
  • Stable high pressure (1024 hPa) — bluebird conditions, go deeper/slower
  • 🧭 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. 3:00 PM–5:00 PM 55 out of 100 Light breeze — good chop (5 mph) · Minor solunar period (moonrise/moonset)
  2. 6:00 PM–8:00 PM 61 out of 100 Sunrise/sunset low-light window · Light breeze — good chop (5 mph)
  3. 9:00 PM–11:00 PM 59 out of 100 Light breeze — good chop (5 mph) · Major solunar period (moon overhead/underfoot)

Cedar Rapids fishing tomorrow

65/100
Yes — good day
Temperature53–76°F
Wind up to10 mph
Solunar★★★★★
  • Light breeze — good chop (5 mph)
  • Sunrise/sunset low-light window
  • Minor solunar period (moonrise/moonset)
  • Major solunar period (moon overhead/underfoot)

Best times

  1. 7:00 AM–9:00 AM 65 out of 100 Sunrise/sunset low-light window · Light breeze — good chop (5 mph)
  2. 10:00 AM–12:00 PM 70 out of 100 Major solunar period (moon overhead/underfoot) · Light breeze — good chop (5 mph)
  3. 6:00 PM–8:00 PM 65 out of 100 Sunrise/sunset low-light window · Light breeze — good chop (10 mph)

7-day fishing outlook for Cedar Rapids

Today
57
Marginal
★★★★★
Tomorrow
65
Yes — good day
★★★★★
Sat, Oct 24
69
Yes — good day
★★★★★
Sun, Oct 25
71
Yes — good day
★★★★★
Mon, Oct 26
68
Yes — good day
★★★★★
Tue, Oct 27
64
Marginal
★★★★★
Wed, Oct 28
68
Yes — good day
★★★★★

Hunting conditions near Cedar Rapids

Deer movement score today 65 (Good deer movement expected) · Rut phase (estimate): Seeking & chasing

  1. 5:00 PM–7:00 PM 70 out of 100 Dusk movement window · Wind 5 mph — ideal for covering sound/scent · Steady S wind (within ±26° over ±3 h): predictable scent cone
  2. 7:00 AM–9:00 AM 68 out of 100 Dawn movement window · Wind 5 mph — ideal for covering sound/scent · Rut phase: Seeking & chasing
  3. 9:00 AM–11:00 AM 61 out of 100 Wind 5 mph — ideal for covering sound/scent · Steady SE wind (within ±33° over ±3 h): predictable scent cone · Rut phase: Seeking & chasing

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Cedar Rapids at a glance

Coordinates41.975, -91.659
Time zoneAmerica/Chicago
NWS forecast office / gridDVN 30,86
Grid elevation732 ft
Pressure dataObserved at KCID (next 6 h only)
Sunrise / sunset today7:28 AM / 6:16 PM
Moon todayWaxing Gibbous, 86% 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.

Iowa fishing regulations

Seasons, licenses, size and creel limits are set by the Iowa Department of Natural Resources. Always check current Iowa fishing regulations before you go.

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Frequently asked questions

Is today a good day to fish in Cedar Rapids?

This forecast scores today 57/100 (“Marginal”) for Cedar Rapids, based on the NWS DVN hourly forecast and solunar data. It’s a heuristic and updates through the day.

What is the best time to fish in Cedar Rapids today?

Today’s best-scoring windows: 3:00 PM–5:00 PM (55), 6:00 PM–8:00 PM (61), 9:00 PM–11:00 PM (59) local time (America/Chicago).

Is it too windy to fish in Cedar Rapids 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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