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Wichita, KS Fishing Forecast
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Wichita, KS · ZIP 67202 · NWS ICT forecast updated Oct 23, 9:22 AM
Is it too windy to fish in Wichita right now?
12:00 PM: wind 12 mph S, gusts 22 mph · Mostly Sunny
No — good breeze
Breezy — fishable
Yes — too windy
Breezy — fishable
Right-now fishing score: 68 (Yes — good day) for boat fishing. Pressure 1020 hPa, trend -1.3 hPa/3h. Wind thresholds are heuristics — see the wind guide.
Wichita fishing today
- Pressure falling slowly (-1.3 hPa/3h) — fish often feed ahead of a front
- Breezy but fishable (12 mph)
- Light breeze — good chop (10 mph)
- Sunrise/sunset low-light window
- Major solunar period (moon overhead/underfoot)
- Minor solunar period (moonrise/moonset)
Best times
- 12:00 PM–2:00 PM 61 out of 100 Major solunar period (moon overhead/underfoot) · Pressure falling slowly (-1.3 hPa/3h) — fish often feed ahead of a front
- 5:00 PM–7:00 PM 62 out of 100 Minor solunar period (moonrise/moonset) · Pressure falling slowly (-1.3 hPa/3h) — fish often feed ahead of a front · Sunrise/sunset low-light window
- 7:00 PM–9:00 PM 56 out of 100 Sunrise/sunset low-light window · Light breeze — good chop (10 mph)
Wichita fishing tomorrow
- Light breeze — good chop (7 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 69 out of 100 Sunrise/sunset low-light window · Light breeze — good chop (7 mph)
- 11:00 AM–1:00 PM 74 out of 100 Major solunar period (moon overhead/underfoot) · Light breeze — good chop (9 mph)
- 6:00 PM–8:00 PM 73 out of 100 Minor solunar period (moonrise/moonset) · Sunrise/sunset low-light window · Light breeze — good chop (6 mph)
7-day fishing outlook for Wichita
65–77°F · Waxing Gibbous
58–76°F · Waxing Gibbous
57–76°F · Full Moon
57–70°F · Waning Gibbous
56–69°F · Waning Gibbous
56–73°F · Waning Gibbous
57–70°F · Waning Gibbous
Hunting conditions near Wichita
Deer movement score today 68 (Good deer movement expected) · Rut phase (estimate): Seeking & chasing
- 6:00 PM–7:13 PM 73 out of 100 Dusk movement window · Pressure falling slowly — pre-front feeding · Wind 12 mph — ideal for covering sound/scent
- 8:00 AM–10:00 AM 70 out of 100 Dawn movement window · Wind 7 mph — ideal for covering sound/scent · Steady S wind (within ±0° over ±3 h): predictable scent cone
- 11:00 AM–12:52 PM 63 out of 100 Wind 9 mph — ideal for covering sound/scent · Steady S wind (within ±0° over ±3 h): predictable scent cone · Moon overhead/underfoot (major period)
Wichita at a glance
| Coordinates | 37.687, -97.335 |
|---|---|
| Time zone | America/Chicago |
| NWS forecast office / grid | ICT 62,34 |
| Grid elevation | 1319 ft |
| Pressure data | Observed at KICT (next 6 h only) |
| Sunrise / sunset today | 7:46 AM / 6:43 PM |
| Moon today | Waxing Gibbous, 92% illuminated |
| Solunar rating today | 2/5 |
Solunar calendar for Wichita
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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.
More Kansas locations: Topeka, Kansas City · Kansas fishing forecast
Frequently asked questions
Is today a good day to fish in Wichita?
This forecast scores today 61/100 (“Marginal”) for Wichita, based on the NWS ICT hourly forecast and solunar data. It’s a heuristic and updates through the day.
What is the best time to fish in Wichita today?
Today’s best-scoring windows: 12:00 PM–2:00 PM (61), 5:00 PM–7:00 PM (62), 7:00 PM–9:00 PM (56) local time (America/Chicago).
Is it too windy to fish in Wichita right now?
Current forecast wind is 12 mph with gusts to 22 mph: shore good, boat breezy, kayak too windy by our heuristic thresholds.
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