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Topeka, KS Fishing Forecast
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Topeka, KS · ZIP 66603 · NWS TOP forecast updated Oct 22, 10:26 AM
Is it too windy to fish in Topeka right now?
11:00 AM: wind 5 mph E, gusts 5 mph · Sunny
No — good breeze
No — good breeze
No — good breeze
No — good breeze
Right-now fishing score: 59 (Marginal) for boat fishing. Pressure 1024 hPa, trend -0.1 hPa/3h. Wind thresholds are heuristics — see the wind guide.
Topeka fishing today
- Light breeze — good chop (5 mph)
- Stable high pressure (1024 hPa) — bluebird conditions, go deeper/slower
- Sunrise/sunset low-light window
- Major solunar period (moon overhead/underfoot)
- 🧭 Traditional angler lore: east/northeast wind (E) said to slow the bite, small minus
- Minor solunar period (moonrise/moonset)
Best times
- 4:00 PM–6:00 PM 55 out of 100 Light breeze — good chop (5 mph) · Minor solunar period (moonrise/moonset)
- 6:00 PM–8:00 PM 61 out of 100 Sunrise/sunset low-light window · Light breeze — good chop (5 mph)
- 9:00 PM–11:00 PM 59 out of 100 Light breeze — good chop (5 mph) · Major solunar period (moon overhead/underfoot)
Topeka fishing tomorrow
- Light breeze — good chop (5 mph)
- Sunrise/sunset low-light window
- Minor solunar period (moonrise/moonset)
- Major solunar period (moon overhead/underfoot)
Best times
- 7:00 AM–9:00 AM 61 out of 100 Sunrise/sunset low-light window · Light breeze — good chop (5 mph)
- 10:00 AM–12:00 PM 66 out of 100 Major solunar period (moon overhead/underfoot) · Light breeze — good chop (5 mph)
- 6:00 PM–8:00 PM 61 out of 100 Sunrise/sunset low-light window · Light breeze — good chop (10 mph)
7-day fishing outlook for Topeka
Hunting conditions near Topeka
Deer movement score today 67 (Good deer movement expected) · Rut phase (estimate): Seeking & chasing
- 6:00 PM–8:00 PM 70 out of 100 Dusk movement window · Wind 5 mph — ideal for covering sound/scent · Steady SE wind (within ±0° over ±3 h): predictable scent cone
- 8:00 AM–10:00 AM 70 out of 100 Dawn movement window · Wind 5 mph — ideal for covering sound/scent · Steady SE wind (within ±26° over ±3 h): predictable scent cone
- 10:00 AM–12:00 PM 65 out of 100 Wind 5 mph — ideal for covering sound/scent · Steady S wind (within ±33° over ±3 h): predictable scent cone · Moon overhead/underfoot (major period)
Topeka at a glance
| Coordinates | 39.057, -95.675 |
|---|---|
| Time zone | America/Chicago |
| NWS forecast office / grid | TOP 81,49 |
| Grid elevation | 896 ft |
| Pressure data | Observed at KTOP (next 6 h only) |
| Sunrise / sunset today | 7:40 AM / 6:36 PM |
| Moon today | Waxing Gibbous, 86% illuminated |
| Solunar rating today | 2/5 |
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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.
Kansas fishing regulations
Seasons, licenses, size and creel limits are set by the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks. Always check current Kansas fishing regulations before you go.
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Frequently asked questions
Is today a good day to fish in Topeka?
This forecast scores today 57/100 (“Marginal”) for Topeka, based on the NWS TOP hourly forecast and solunar data. It’s a heuristic and updates through the day.
What is the best time to fish in Topeka today?
Today’s best-scoring windows: 4:00 PM–6:00 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 Topeka right now?
Current forecast wind is 5 mph with gusts to 5 mph: shore good, boat good, kayak good by our heuristic thresholds.
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