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Bangor, ME Fishing Forecast

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Friday, October 23 · America/New_York

Bangor, ME · ZIP 04401 · NWS CAR forecast updated Oct 23, 12:09 PM

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Is it too windy to fish in Bangor right now?

1:00 PM: wind 16 mph N, gusts 25 mph · Sunny

Shore
Breezy — fishable
Boat
Rough
Kayak
Yes — too windy
Fly fishing
Yes — too windy

Right-now fishing score: 30 (Sit it out) for boat fishing. Pressure 1027 hPa, trend +0.5 hPa/3h. Wind thresholds are heuristics — see the wind guide.

Bangor fishing today

55/100
Marginal
based on remaining hours
Temperature32–50°F
Wind up to16 mph
Solunar★★★★★
  • 🧭 Traditional angler lore: north wind (N) often follows a front, small minus
  • Stable high pressure (1027 hPa) — bluebird conditions, go deeper/slower
  • Light breeze — good chop (10 mph)
  • Breezy but fishable (15 mph)
  • Sunrise/sunset low-light window
  • Rough — experienced boat anglers only (16 mph)

Best times

  1. 5:00 PM–7:00 PM 59 out of 100 Sunrise/sunset low-light window · Light breeze — good chop (8 mph)
  2. 7:00 PM–9:00 PM 51 out of 100 Light breeze — good chop (6 mph)
  3. 9:00 PM–11:00 PM 59 out of 100 Light breeze — good chop (5 mph) · Major solunar period (moon overhead/underfoot)

Bangor fishing tomorrow

65/100
Yes — good day
Temperature25–55°F
Wind up to6 mph
Solunar★★★★★
  • Light breeze — good chop (3 mph)
  • 🧭 Wind under 4 mph: direction (NW) not scored
  • Sunrise/sunset low-light window
  • Minor solunar period (moonrise/moonset)
  • Cold (26°F)
  • Very cold (25°F)

Best times

  1. 8:00 AM–10:00 AM 55 out of 100 Sunrise/sunset low-light window · Light breeze — good chop (3 mph)
  2. 10:00 AM–12:00 PM 70 out of 100 Major solunar period (moon overhead/underfoot) · Light breeze — good chop (3 mph)
  3. 5:00 PM–7:00 PM 69 out of 100 Minor solunar period (moonrise/moonset) · Sunrise/sunset low-light window · Light breeze — good chop (3 mph)

7-day fishing outlook for Bangor

Today
55
Marginal
★★★★★

32–50°F · Waxing Gibbous

Tomorrow
65
Yes — good day
★★★★★

25–55°F · Waxing Gibbous

Sun, Oct 25
70
Yes — good day
★★★★★

28–60°F · Waxing Gibbous

Mon, Oct 26
72
Yes — good day
★★★★★

33–61°F · Full Moon

Tue, Oct 27
68
Yes — good day
★★★★★

31–49°F · Waning Gibbous

Wed, Oct 28
66
Yes — good day
★★★★★

24–49°F · Waning Gibbous

Thu, Oct 29
64
Marginal
★★★★★

28–55°F · Waning Gibbous

Hunting conditions near Bangor

Deer movement score today 85 (Good deer movement expected) · Rut phase (estimate): Seeking & chasing

  1. 3:00 PM–5:00 PM 76 out of 100 Stable high pressure (1027 hPa) · Wind 13 mph — ideal for covering sound/scent · Steady N wind (within ±0° over ±3 h): predictable scent cone
  2. 5:00 PM–6:09 PM 93 out of 100 Dusk movement window · Stable high pressure (1027 hPa) · Cooler than normal by ~5°F (est.)
  3. 7:00 AM–9:00 AM 72 out of 100 Dawn movement window · Rut phase: Seeking & chasing

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Bangor at a glance

Coordinates44.849, -68.850
Time zoneAmerica/New_York
NWS forecast office / gridCAR 63,76
Grid elevation200 ft
Pressure dataObserved at KBGR (next 6 h only)
Sunrise / sunset today7:02 AM / 5:39 PM
Moon todayWaxing Gibbous, 92% illuminated
Solunar rating today3/5

Solunar calendar for Bangor

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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.

Maine fishing regulations

Seasons, licenses, size and creel limits are set by the Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife. Always check current Maine fishing regulations before you go.

More Maine locations: Portland · Maine fishing forecast

Frequently asked questions

Is today a good day to fish in Bangor?

This forecast scores today 55/100 (“Marginal”) for Bangor, based on the NWS CAR hourly forecast and solunar data. It’s a heuristic and updates through the day.

What is the best time to fish in Bangor today?

Today’s best-scoring windows: 5:00 PM–7:00 PM (59), 7:00 PM–9:00 PM (51), 9:00 PM–11:00 PM (59) local time (America/New_York).

Is it too windy to fish in Bangor right now?

Current forecast wind is 16 mph with gusts to 25 mph: shore breezy, boat rough, kayak too windy by our heuristic thresholds.

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