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Detroit, MI Fishing Forecast

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Friday, October 23 · America/Detroit

Detroit, MI · ZIP 48226 · NWS DTX forecast updated Oct 23, 9:49 AM

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Is it too windy to fish in Detroit right now?

12:00 PM: wind 3 mph ENE, gusts 7 mph · Mostly Sunny

Shore
No — good breeze
Boat
No — good breeze
Kayak
No — good breeze
Fly fishing
No — good breeze

Right-now fishing score: 66 (Yes — good day) for boat fishing. Pressure 1030 hPa, trend +0.3 hPa/3h. Wind thresholds are heuristics — see the wind guide.

Detroit fishing today

60/100
Marginal
based on remaining hours
Temperature50–64°F
Wind up to6 mph
Solunar★★★★★
  • Light breeze — good chop (3 mph)
  • Stable high pressure (1030 hPa) — bluebird conditions, go deeper/slower
  • 🧭 Traditional angler lore: east/northeast wind (E) said to slow the bite, small minus
  • 🧭 Wind under 4 mph: direction (ENE) not scored
  • Sunrise/sunset low-light window
  • Major solunar period (moon overhead/underfoot)

Best times

  1. 12:00 PM–2:00 PM 59 out of 100 Major solunar period (moon overhead/underfoot) · Light breeze — good chop (3 mph)
  2. 6:00 PM–8:00 PM 62 out of 100 Sunrise/sunset low-light window · Light breeze — good chop (6 mph)
  3. 8:00 PM–10:00 PM 55 out of 100 Light breeze — good chop (5 mph)

Detroit fishing tomorrow

66/100
Yes — good day
Temperature45–65°F
Wind up to6 mph
Solunar★★★★★
  • Light breeze — good chop (3 mph)
  • 🧭 Wind under 4 mph: direction (ENE) not scored
  • Sunrise/sunset low-light window
  • Minor solunar period (moonrise/moonset)
  • Major solunar period (moon overhead/underfoot)

Best times

  1. 7:00 AM–9:00 AM 60 out of 100 Sunrise/sunset low-light window
  2. 11:00 AM–1:00 PM 70 out of 100 Major solunar period (moon overhead/underfoot) · Light breeze — good chop (3 mph)
  3. 6:00 PM–8:00 PM 69 out of 100 Minor solunar period (moonrise/moonset) · Sunrise/sunset low-light window · Light breeze — good chop (5 mph)

7-day fishing outlook for Detroit

Today
60
Marginal
★★★★★

50–64°F · Waxing Gibbous

Tomorrow
66
Yes — good day
★★★★★

45–65°F · Waxing Gibbous

Sun, Oct 25
70
Yes — good day
★★★★★

44–68°F · Waxing Gibbous

Mon, Oct 26
68
Yes — good day
★★★★★

49–66°F · Full Moon

Tue, Oct 27
68
Yes — good day
★★★★★

45–59°F · Waning Gibbous

Wed, Oct 28
65
Yes — good day
★★★★★

44–63°F · Waning Gibbous

Thu, Oct 29
68
Yes — good day
★★★★★

47–67°F · Waning Gibbous

Hunting conditions near Detroit

Deer movement score today 70 (Good deer movement expected) · Rut phase (estimate): Seeking & chasing

  1. 4:00 PM–6:00 PM 66 out of 100 Stable high pressure (1030 hPa) · Wind 6 mph — ideal for covering sound/scent · Steady E wind (within ±26° over ±3 h): predictable scent cone
  2. 6:00 PM–7:09 PM 79 out of 100 Dusk movement window · Stable high pressure (1030 hPa) · Wind 6 mph — ideal for covering sound/scent
  3. 8:00 AM–10:00 AM 66 out of 100 Dawn movement window · Rut phase: Seeking & chasing

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Detroit at a glance

Coordinates42.332, -83.050
Time zoneAmerica/Detroit
NWS forecast office / gridDTX 66,34
Grid elevation571 ft
Pressure dataObserved at KDET (next 6 h only)
Sunrise / sunset today7:55 AM / 6:39 PM
Moon todayWaxing Gibbous, 92% illuminated
Solunar rating today3/5

Solunar calendar for Detroit

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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.

Michigan fishing regulations

Seasons, licenses, size and creel limits are set by the Michigan DNR. Always check current Michigan fishing regulations before you go.

More Michigan locations: Grand Rapids, Traverse City · Michigan fishing forecast

Frequently asked questions

Is today a good day to fish in Detroit?

This forecast scores today 60/100 (“Marginal”) for Detroit, based on the NWS DTX hourly forecast and solunar data. It’s a heuristic and updates through the day.

What is the best time to fish in Detroit today?

Today’s best-scoring windows: 12:00 PM–2:00 PM (59), 6:00 PM–8:00 PM (62), 8:00 PM–10:00 PM (55) local time (America/Detroit).

Is it too windy to fish in Detroit right now?

Current forecast wind is 3 mph with gusts to 7 mph: shore good, boat good, kayak good by our heuristic thresholds.

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