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Paducah, KY Fishing Forecast
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Massac, KY · ZIP 42001 · NWS PAH forecast updated Oct 23, 10:35 AM
Is it too windy to fish in Paducah right now?
11:00 AM: wind 3 mph E, gusts 8 mph · Sunny
No — good breeze
No — good breeze
No — good breeze
No — good breeze
Right-now fishing score: 62 (Marginal) for boat fishing. Pressure 1026 hPa, trend -0.1 hPa/3h. Wind thresholds are heuristics — see the wind guide.
Paducah fishing today
- 🧭 Wind under 4 mph: direction (E) not scored
- Stable high pressure (1026 hPa) — bluebird conditions, go deeper/slower
- Light breeze — good chop (3 mph)
- 🧭 Traditional angler lore: east/northeast wind (E) said to slow the bite, small minus
- Sunrise/sunset low-light window
- Major solunar period (moon overhead/underfoot)
Best times
- 11:00 AM–1:00 PM 53 out of 100 Major solunar period (moon overhead/underfoot) · Light breeze — good chop (3 mph)
- 5:00 PM–7:00 PM 56 out of 100 Minor solunar period (moonrise/moonset) · Light breeze — good chop (3 mph) · Sunrise/sunset low-light window
- 9:00 PM–11:00 PM 54 out of 100 Major solunar period (moon overhead/underfoot)
Paducah fishing tomorrow
- 🧭 Wind under 4 mph: direction (E) 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
- 7:00 AM–9:00 AM 64 out of 100 Sunrise/sunset low-light window
- 11:00 AM–1:00 PM 69 out of 100 Major solunar period (moon overhead/underfoot)
- 6:00 PM–8:00 PM 64 out of 100 Sunrise/sunset low-light window
7-day fishing outlook for Paducah
53–76°F · Waxing Gibbous
46–77°F · Waxing Gibbous
48–77°F · Full Moon
49–76°F · Waning Gibbous
48–76°F · Waning Gibbous
49–77°F · Waning Gibbous
49–77°F · Waning Gibbous
Hunting conditions near Paducah
Deer movement score today 69 (Good deer movement expected) · Rut phase (estimate): Seeking & chasing
- 11:48 AM–1:00 PM 64 out of 100 Stable high pressure (1026 hPa) · Moon overhead/underfoot (major period) · Rut phase: Seeking & chasing
- 5:00 PM–6:39 PM 76 out of 100 Dusk movement window · Stable high pressure (1026 hPa) · Moonrise/moonset (minor period)
- 7:00 AM–9:00 AM 72 out of 100 Dawn movement window · Rut phase: Seeking & chasing
Paducah at a glance
| Coordinates | 37.031, -88.709 |
|---|---|
| Time zone | America/Chicago |
| NWS forecast office / grid | PAH 128,53 |
| Grid elevation | 387 ft |
| Pressure data | Observed at KPAH (next 6 h only) |
| Sunrise / sunset today | 7:11 AM / 6:09 PM |
| Moon today | Waxing Gibbous, 92% illuminated |
| Solunar rating today | 2/5 |
Solunar calendar for Paducah
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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: Louisville, Lexington · Kentucky fishing forecast
Frequently asked questions
Is today a good day to fish in Paducah?
This forecast scores today 55/100 (“Marginal”) for Paducah, based on the NWS PAH hourly forecast and solunar data. It’s a heuristic and updates through the day.
What is the best time to fish in Paducah today?
Today’s best-scoring windows: 11:00 AM–1:00 PM (53), 5:00 PM–7:00 PM (56), 9:00 PM–11:00 PM (54) local time (America/Chicago).
Is it too windy to fish in Paducah right now?
Current forecast wind is 3 mph with gusts to 8 mph: shore good, boat good, kayak good by our heuristic thresholds.
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