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Grand Rapids, MI Fishing Forecast

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Friday, October 23 · America/Detroit

Grand Rapids, MI · ZIP 49503 · NWS GRR forecast updated Oct 23, 12:03 PM

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Is it too windy to fish in Grand Rapids right now?

12:00 PM: wind 2 mph ESE, gusts 9 mph · Sunny

Shore
No — calm
Boat
No — calm
Kayak
No — calm
Fly fishing
No — calm

Right-now fishing score: 61 (Marginal) for boat fishing. Pressure 1029 hPa, trend +0.3 hPa/3h. Wind thresholds are heuristics — see the wind guide.

Grand Rapids fishing today

56/100
Marginal
based on remaining hours
Temperature52–69°F
Wind up to3 mph
Solunar★★★★★
  • Stable high pressure (1029 hPa) — bluebird conditions, go deeper/slower
  • 🧭 Wind under 4 mph: direction (ESE) not scored
  • 🧭 Wind under 4 mph: direction not scored
  • Sunrise/sunset low-light window
  • Major solunar period (moon overhead/underfoot)
  • Minor solunar period (moonrise/moonset)

Best times

  1. 12:00 PM–2:00 PM 54 out of 100 Major solunar period (moon overhead/underfoot)
  2. 4:00 PM–6:00 PM 50 out of 100 Minor solunar period (moonrise/moonset)
  3. 6:00 PM–8:00 PM 58 out of 100 Sunrise/sunset low-light window

Grand Rapids fishing tomorrow

66/100
Yes — good day
Temperature44–68°F
Wind up to5 mph
Solunar★★★★★
  • Light breeze — good chop (3 mph)
  • 🧭 Wind under 4 mph: direction (SE) not scored
  • Sunrise/sunset low-light window
  • Minor solunar period (moonrise/moonset)
  • Major solunar period (moon overhead/underfoot)

Best times

  1. 8:00 AM–10:00 AM 63 out of 100 Sunrise/sunset low-light window · Light breeze — good chop (3 mph)
  2. 12:00 PM–2:00 PM 70 out of 100 Major solunar period (moon overhead/underfoot) · Light breeze — good chop (5 mph)
  3. 6:00 PM–8:00 PM 67 out of 100 Minor solunar period (moonrise/moonset) · Sunrise/sunset low-light window · Light breeze — good chop (3 mph)

7-day fishing outlook for Grand Rapids

Today
56
Marginal
★★★★★

52–69°F · Waxing Gibbous

Tomorrow
66
Yes — good day
★★★★★

44–68°F · Waxing Gibbous

Sun, Oct 25
73
Yes — good day
★★★★★

48–70°F · Waxing Gibbous

Mon, Oct 26
69
Yes — good day
★★★★★

49–64°F · Full Moon

Tue, Oct 27
68
Yes — good day
★★★★★

43–59°F · Waning Gibbous

Wed, Oct 28
65
Yes — good day
★★★★★

43–65°F · Waning Gibbous

Thu, Oct 29
68
Yes — good day
★★★★★

48–66°F · Waning Gibbous

Hunting conditions near Grand Rapids

Deer movement score today 57 (Fair) · Rut phase (estimate): Seeking & chasing

  1. 6:00 PM–7:19 PM 62 out of 100 Dusk movement window · Stable high pressure (1029 hPa) · Rut phase: Seeking & chasing
  2. 8:00 AM–10:00 AM 66 out of 100 Dawn movement window · Rut phase: Seeking & chasing
  3. 11:00 AM–12:49 PM 59 out of 100 Rut phase: Seeking & chasing · Wind 5 mph — ideal for covering sound/scent · Steady SSE wind (within ±26° over ±3 h): predictable scent cone

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Grand Rapids at a glance

Coordinates42.962, -85.659
Time zoneAmerica/Detroit
NWS forecast office / gridGRR 41,47
Grid elevation620 ft
Pressure dataObserved at KGRR (next 6 h only)
Sunrise / sunset today8:06 AM / 6:49 PM
Moon todayWaxing Gibbous, 92% illuminated
Solunar rating today3/5

Solunar calendar for Grand Rapids

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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.

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Frequently asked questions

Is today a good day to fish in Grand Rapids?

This forecast scores today 56/100 (“Marginal”) for Grand Rapids, based on the NWS GRR hourly forecast and solunar data. It’s a heuristic and updates through the day.

What is the best time to fish in Grand Rapids today?

Today’s best-scoring windows: 12:00 PM–2:00 PM (54), 4:00 PM–6:00 PM (50), 6:00 PM–8:00 PM (58) local time (America/Detroit).

Is it too windy to fish in Grand Rapids right now?

Current forecast wind is 2 mph with gusts to 9 mph: shore calm, boat calm, kayak calm by our heuristic thresholds.

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