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Baltimore, MD Fishing Forecast
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Baltimore, MD · ZIP 21202 · NWS LWX forecast updated Oct 23, 10:52 AM
Is it too windy to fish in Baltimore right now?
1:00 PM: wind 7 mph NE, gusts 12 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 1028 hPa, trend +0.5 hPa/3h. Wind thresholds are heuristics — see the wind guide.
Baltimore fishing today
- Light breeze — good chop (7 mph)
- 🧭 Traditional angler lore: east/northeast wind (NE) said to slow the bite, small minus
- Stable high pressure (1028 hPa) — bluebird conditions, go deeper/slower
- Sunrise/sunset low-light window
- 🧭 Wind under 4 mph: direction (NE) not scored
- Minor solunar period (moonrise/moonset)
Best times
- 4:00 PM–6:00 PM 48 out of 100 Light breeze — good chop (7 mph) · Minor solunar period (moonrise/moonset)
- 6:00 PM–8:00 PM 56 out of 100 Sunrise/sunset low-light window · Light breeze — good chop (6 mph)
- 8:00 PM–10:00 PM 49 out of 100 Light breeze — good chop (3 mph)
Baltimore fishing tomorrow
- 🧭 Wind under 4 mph: direction (N) not scored
- Light breeze — good chop (3 mph)
- 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 60 out of 100 Sunrise/sunset low-light window
- 11:00 AM–1:00 PM 68 out of 100 Major solunar period (moon overhead/underfoot) · Light breeze — good chop (3 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 Baltimore
50–64°F · Waxing Gibbous
45–63°F · Waxing Gibbous
42–65°F · Waxing Gibbous
42–71°F · Full Moon
50–68°F · Waning Gibbous
48–62°F · Waning Gibbous
48–67°F · Waning Gibbous
Hunting conditions near Baltimore
Deer movement score today 79 (Good deer movement expected) · Rut phase (estimate): Seeking & chasing
- 1:50 PM–3:00 PM 70 out of 100 Stable high pressure (1028 hPa) · Wind 7 mph — ideal for covering sound/scent · Steady NE wind (within ±0° over ±3 h): predictable scent cone
- 5:00 PM–6:48 PM 87 out of 100 Dusk movement window · Stable high pressure (1028 hPa) · Wind 7 mph — ideal for covering sound/scent
- 7:00 AM–9:00 AM 72 out of 100 Dawn movement window · Rut phase: Seeking & chasing
Baltimore at a glance
| Coordinates | 39.297, -76.608 |
|---|---|
| Time zone | America/New_York |
| NWS forecast office / grid | LWX 109,91 |
| Grid elevation | 7 ft |
| Pressure data | Observed at KDMH (next 6 h only) |
| Sunrise / sunset today | 7:25 AM / 6:18 PM |
| Moon today | Waxing Gibbous, 92% illuminated |
| Solunar rating today | 2/5 |
Solunar calendar for Baltimore
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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: Annapolis, Ocean City · Maryland fishing forecast
Frequently asked questions
Is today a good day to fish in Baltimore?
This forecast scores today 52/100 (“Marginal”) for Baltimore, 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 Baltimore today?
Today’s best-scoring windows: 4:00 PM–6:00 PM (48), 6:00 PM–8:00 PM (56), 8:00 PM–10:00 PM (49) local time (America/New_York).
Is it too windy to fish in Baltimore right now?
Current forecast wind is 7 mph with gusts to 12 mph: shore good, boat good, kayak good by our heuristic thresholds.
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