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Louisville, KY Fishing Forecast
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Louisville, KY · ZIP 40202 · NWS LMK forecast updated Oct 23, 6:35 AM
Is it too windy to fish in Louisville right now?
1:00 PM: wind 5 mph E, gusts 7 mph · Sunny
No — good breeze
No — good breeze
No — good breeze
No — good breeze
Right-now fishing score: 44 (Sit it out) for boat fishing. Pressure 1026 hPa, trend -0.5 hPa/3h. Wind thresholds are heuristics — see the wind guide.
Louisville fishing today
- Light breeze — good chop (5 mph)
- 🧭 Traditional angler lore: east/northeast wind (E) said to slow the bite, small minus
- Stable high pressure (1026 hPa) — bluebird conditions, go deeper/slower
- Sunrise/sunset low-light window
- Minor solunar period (moonrise/moonset)
Best times
- 4:00 PM–6:00 PM 48 out of 100 Light breeze — good chop (6 mph) · Minor solunar period (moonrise/moonset)
- 6:00 PM–8:00 PM 54 out of 100 Sunrise/sunset low-light window · Light breeze — good chop (6 mph)
- 9:00 PM–11:00 PM 50 out of 100 Light breeze — good chop (5 mph)
Louisville fishing tomorrow
- 🧭 Wind under 4 mph: direction (NE) not scored
- Sunrise/sunset low-light window
- 🧭 Wind under 4 mph: direction not scored
- Minor solunar period (moonrise/moonset)
- Major solunar period (moon overhead/underfoot)
Best times
- 8:00 AM–10:00 AM 60 out of 100 Sunrise/sunset low-light window
- 12:00 PM–2:00 PM 65 out of 100 Major solunar period (moon overhead/underfoot)
- 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 Louisville
55–73°F · Waxing Gibbous
46–73°F · Waxing Gibbous
45–75°F · Waxing Gibbous
46–74°F · Full Moon
48–72°F · Waning Gibbous
50–74°F · Waning Gibbous
50–75°F · Waning Gibbous
Hunting conditions near Louisville
Deer movement score today 73 (Good deer movement expected) · Rut phase (estimate): Seeking & chasing
- 4:00 PM–6:00 PM 66 out of 100 Stable high pressure (1026 hPa) · Wind 6 mph — ideal for covering sound/scent · Steady E wind (within ±26° over ±3 h): predictable scent cone
- 6:00 PM–7:26 PM 79 out of 100 Dusk movement window · Stable high pressure (1026 hPa) · Wind 6 mph — ideal for covering sound/scent
- 8:00 AM–10:00 AM 72 out of 100 Dawn movement window · Rut phase: Seeking & chasing
Louisville at a glance
| Coordinates | 38.253, -85.752 |
|---|---|
| Time zone | America/New_York |
| NWS forecast office / grid | LMK 50,78 |
| Grid elevation | 420 ft |
| Pressure data | Observed at KLOU (next 6 h only) |
| Sunrise / sunset today | 8:00 AM / 6:56 PM |
| Moon today | Waxing Gibbous, 92% illuminated |
| Solunar rating today | 2/5 |
Solunar calendar for Louisville
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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.
Kentucky fishing regulations
Seasons, licenses, size and creel limits are set by the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources. Always check current Kentucky fishing regulations before you go.
More Kentucky locations: Lexington, Paducah · Kentucky fishing forecast
Frequently asked questions
Is today a good day to fish in Louisville?
This forecast scores today 51/100 (“Marginal”) for Louisville, based on the NWS LMK hourly forecast and solunar data. It’s a heuristic and updates through the day.
What is the best time to fish in Louisville today?
Today’s best-scoring windows: 4:00 PM–6:00 PM (48), 6:00 PM–8:00 PM (54), 9:00 PM–11:00 PM (50) local time (America/New_York).
Is it too windy to fish in Louisville right now?
Current forecast wind is 5 mph with gusts to 7 mph: shore good, boat good, kayak good by our heuristic thresholds.
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