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Baton Rouge, LA Fishing Forecast
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Baton Rouge, LA · ZIP 70801 · NWS LIX forecast updated Oct 23, 3:31 AM
Is it too windy to fish in Baton Rouge right now?
11:00 AM: wind 5 mph E, gusts 8 mph · Sunny
No — good breeze
No — good breeze
No — good breeze
No — good breeze
Right-now fishing score: 66 (Yes — good day) for boat fishing. Pressure 1022 hPa, trend -0.5 hPa/3h. Wind thresholds are heuristics — see the wind guide.
Baton Rouge fishing today
- Pressure stable
- Light breeze — good chop (5 mph)
- 🧭 Traditional angler lore: east/northeast wind (E) said to slow the bite, small minus
- 🧭 Wind under 4 mph: direction not scored
- Sunrise/sunset low-light window
- Major solunar period (moon overhead/underfoot)
Best times
- 11:00 AM–1:00 PM 59 out of 100 Major solunar period (moon overhead/underfoot) · Pressure stable · Light breeze — good chop (5 mph)
- 1:00 PM–3:00 PM 51 out of 100 Pressure stable · Light breeze — good chop (5 mph)
- 5:00 PM–7:00 PM 58 out of 100 Minor solunar period (moonrise/moonset) · Pressure stable · Light breeze — good chop (5 mph)
Baton Rouge fishing tomorrow
- Light breeze — good chop (5 mph)
- 🧭 Traditional angler lore: east/northeast wind (NE) said to slow the bite, small minus
- Sunrise/sunset low-light window
- Minor solunar period (moonrise/moonset)
- Major solunar period (moon overhead/underfoot)
- 🧭 Wind under 4 mph: direction not scored
Best times
- 7:00 AM–9:00 AM 66 out of 100 Sunrise/sunset low-light window · Light breeze — good chop (5 mph)
- 11:00 AM–1:00 PM 71 out of 100 Major solunar period (moon overhead/underfoot) · Light breeze — good chop (5 mph)
- 6:00 PM–8:00 PM 66 out of 100 Sunrise/sunset low-light window · Light breeze — good chop (5 mph)
7-day fishing outlook for Baton Rouge
63–85°F · Waxing Gibbous
55–83°F · Waxing Gibbous
53–81°F · Full Moon
57–81°F · Waning Gibbous
56–82°F · Waning Gibbous
55–83°F · Waning Gibbous
54–84°F · Waning Gibbous
Hunting conditions near Baton Rouge
Deer movement score today 57 (Fair) · Rut phase (estimate): Off-season / early fall
- 5:00 PM–6:56 PM 61 out of 100 Dusk movement window · Stable high pressure (1022 hPa) · Wind 5 mph — ideal for covering sound/scent
- 7:00 AM–9:00 AM 66 out of 100 Dawn movement window · Wind 5 mph — ideal for covering sound/scent
- 10:00 AM–11:49 AM 59 out of 100 Wind 5 mph — ideal for covering sound/scent · Steady E wind (within ±0° over ±3 h): predictable scent cone · Moon overhead/underfoot (major period)
Baton Rouge at a glance
| Coordinates | 30.450, -91.186 |
|---|---|
| Time zone | America/Chicago |
| NWS forecast office / grid | LIX 25,109 |
| Grid elevation | 46 ft |
| Pressure data | Observed at KBTR (next 6 h only) |
| Sunrise / sunset today | 7:13 AM / 6:26 PM |
| Moon today | Waxing Gibbous, 92% illuminated |
| Solunar rating today | 2/5 |
Solunar calendar for Baton Rouge
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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.
Louisiana fishing regulations
Seasons, licenses, size and creel limits are set by the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries. Always check current Louisiana fishing regulations before you go.
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Frequently asked questions
Is today a good day to fish in Baton Rouge?
This forecast scores today 57/100 (“Marginal”) for Baton Rouge, based on the NWS LIX hourly forecast and solunar data. It’s a heuristic and updates through the day.
What is the best time to fish in Baton Rouge today?
Today’s best-scoring windows: 11:00 AM–1:00 PM (59), 1:00 PM–3:00 PM (51), 5:00 PM–7:00 PM (58) local time (America/Chicago).
Is it too windy to fish in Baton Rouge right now?
Current forecast wind is 5 mph with gusts to 8 mph: shore good, boat good, kayak good by our heuristic thresholds.
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