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Annapolis, MD Fishing Forecast
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Parole, MD · ZIP 21401 · NWS LWX forecast updated Oct 23, 10:52 AM
Is it too windy to fish in Annapolis right now?
1:00 PM: wind 8 mph NE, gusts 14 mph · Sunny
No — good breeze
No — good breeze
No — good breeze
No — good breeze
Right-now fishing score: 46 (Marginal) for boat fishing. Pressure 1028 hPa, trend +0.6 hPa/3h. Wind thresholds are heuristics — see the wind guide.
Annapolis fishing today
- Light breeze — good chop (8 mph)
- 🧭 Traditional angler lore: east/northeast wind (NE) said to slow the bite, small minus
- Pressure rising slowly (+0.6 hPa/3h)
- Sunrise/sunset low-light window
- Minor solunar period (moonrise/moonset)
- 🧭 Wind under 4 mph: direction (E) not scored
Best times
- 4:00 PM–6:00 PM 50 out of 100 Light breeze — good chop (7 mph) · Minor solunar period (moonrise/moonset)
- 6:00 PM–8:00 PM 57 out of 100 Sunrise/sunset low-light window · Light breeze — good chop (7 mph)
- 9:00 PM–11:00 PM 51 out of 100 Light breeze — good chop (3 mph)
Annapolis fishing tomorrow
- 🧭 Wind under 4 mph: direction (NE) not scored
- Light breeze — good chop (3 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)
Best times
- 7:00 AM–9:00 AM 63 out of 100 Sunrise/sunset low-light window · Light breeze — good chop (3 mph)
- 11:00 AM–1:00 PM 67 out of 100 Major solunar period (moon overhead/underfoot) · Light breeze — good chop (5 mph)
- 5:00 PM–7:00 PM 62 out of 100 Minor solunar period (moonrise/moonset) · Light breeze — good chop (3 mph) · Sunrise/sunset low-light window
7-day fishing outlook for Annapolis
48–62°F · Waxing Gibbous
43–60°F · Waxing Gibbous
40–63°F · Waxing Gibbous
40–68°F · Full Moon
50–65°F · Waning Gibbous
47–62°F · Waning Gibbous
48–66°F · Waning Gibbous
Hunting conditions near Annapolis
Deer movement score today 82 (Good deer movement expected) · Rut phase (estimate): Seeking & chasing
- 1:50 PM–3:00 PM 73 out of 100 Pressure rising (+0.6 hPa/3h) · Wind 8 mph — ideal for covering sound/scent · Steady NE wind (within ±0° over ±3 h): predictable scent cone
- 5:00 PM–6:48 PM 90 out of 100 Dusk movement window · Pressure rising (+0.6 hPa/3h) · Wind 7 mph — ideal for covering sound/scent
- 11:00 AM–1:00 PM 75 out of 100 Wind 5 mph — ideal for covering sound/scent · Steady NE wind (within ±39° over ±3 h): predictable scent cone · Moon overhead/underfoot (major period)
Annapolis at a glance
| Coordinates | 38.988, -76.553 |
|---|---|
| Time zone | America/New_York |
| NWS forecast office / grid | LWX 113,78 |
| Grid elevation | 49 ft |
| Pressure data | Observed at KNAK (next 6 h only) |
| Sunrise / sunset today | 7:24 AM / 6:18 PM |
| Moon today | Waxing Gibbous, 92% illuminated |
| Solunar rating today | 2/5 |
Solunar calendar for Annapolis
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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.
Maryland fishing regulations
Seasons, licenses, size and creel limits are set by the Maryland DNR Fishing and Boating Services. Always check current Maryland fishing regulations before you go.
More Maryland locations: Baltimore, Ocean City · Maryland fishing forecast
Frequently asked questions
Is today a good day to fish in Annapolis?
This forecast scores today 54/100 (“Marginal”) for Annapolis, based on the NWS LWX hourly forecast and solunar data. It’s a heuristic and updates through the day.
What is the best time to fish in Annapolis today?
Today’s best-scoring windows: 4:00 PM–6:00 PM (50), 6:00 PM–8:00 PM (57), 9:00 PM–11:00 PM (51) local time (America/New_York).
Is it too windy to fish in Annapolis right now?
Current forecast wind is 8 mph with gusts to 14 mph: shore good, boat good, kayak good by our heuristic thresholds.
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