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Brainerd, MN Fishing Forecast

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Thursday, October 22 · America/Chicago

Brainerd, MN · ZIP 56401 · NWS DLH forecast updated Oct 22, 10:26 AM

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Is it too windy to fish in Brainerd right now?

10:00 AM: wind 0 mph , gusts 5 mph · Sunny

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

Right-now fishing score: 57 (Marginal) for boat fishing. Pressure 1023 hPa, trend -0.4 hPa/3h. Wind thresholds are heuristics — see the wind guide.

Brainerd fishing today

58/100
Marginal
based on remaining hours
Temperature51–72°F
Wind up to5 mph
Solunar★★★★★
  • Light breeze — good chop (5 mph)
  • Stable high pressure (1023 hPa) — bluebird conditions, go deeper/slower
  • Major solunar period (moon overhead/underfoot)
  • Sunrise/sunset low-light window
  • 🧭 Wind under 4 mph: direction not scored
  • Minor solunar period (moonrise/moonset)

Best times

  1. 10:00 AM–12:00 PM 60 out of 100 Major solunar period (moon overhead/underfoot) · Light breeze — good chop (5 mph)
  2. 6:00 PM–8:00 PM 61 out of 100 Sunrise/sunset low-light window · Light breeze — good chop (5 mph)
  3. 9:00 PM–11:00 PM 59 out of 100 Light breeze — good chop (5 mph) · Major solunar period (moon overhead/underfoot)

Brainerd fishing tomorrow

60/100
Marginal
Temperature52–73°F
Wind up to20 mph
Solunar★★★★★
  • Breezy but fishable (15 mph)
  • Light breeze — good chop (5 mph)
  • Sunrise/sunset low-light window
  • Too windy for boat fishing (15 mph, gusts 30)
  • Minor solunar period (moonrise/moonset)
  • Major solunar period (moon overhead/underfoot)

Best times

  1. 4:00 AM–6:00 AM 59 out of 100 Light breeze — good chop (5 mph) · Minor solunar period (moonrise/moonset)
  2. 7:00 AM–9:00 AM 65 out of 100 Sunrise/sunset low-light window · Light breeze — good chop (10 mph)
  3. 10:00 AM–12:00 PM 66 out of 100 Major solunar period (moon overhead/underfoot) · Light breeze — good chop (10 mph)

7-day fishing outlook for Brainerd

Today
58
Marginal
★★★★★
Tomorrow
60
Marginal
★★★★★
Sat, Oct 24
67
Yes — good day
★★★★★
Sun, Oct 25
71
Yes — good day
★★★★★
Mon, Oct 26
69
Yes — good day
★★★★★
Tue, Oct 27
66
Yes — good day
★★★★★
Wed, Oct 28
65
Yes — good day
★★★★★

Hunting conditions near Brainerd

Deer movement score today 67 (Good deer movement expected) · Rut phase (estimate): Seeking & chasing

  1. 10:00 AM–12:00 PM 61 out of 100 Stable high pressure (1023 hPa) · Moon overhead/underfoot (major period) · Rut phase: Seeking & chasing
  2. 5:00 PM–7:00 PM 72 out of 100 Dusk movement window · Wind 5 mph — ideal for covering sound/scent · Steady SE wind (within ±0° over ±3 h): predictable scent cone
  3. 8:00 AM–10:00 AM 70 out of 100 Dawn movement window · Wind 10 mph — ideal for covering sound/scent · Steady SE wind (within ±26° over ±3 h): predictable scent cone

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Brainerd at a glance

Coordinates46.323, -94.125
Time zoneAmerica/Chicago
NWS forecast office / gridDLH 26,46
Grid elevation1270 ft
Pressure dataObserved at KBRD (next 6 h only)
Sunrise / sunset today7:44 AM / 6:19 PM
Moon todayWaxing Gibbous, 86% illuminated
Solunar rating today2/5

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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.

Minnesota fishing regulations

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

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Frequently asked questions

Is today a good day to fish in Brainerd?

This forecast scores today 58/100 (“Marginal”) for Brainerd, based on the NWS DLH hourly forecast and solunar data. It’s a heuristic and updates through the day.

What is the best time to fish in Brainerd today?

Today’s best-scoring windows: 10:00 AM–12:00 PM (60), 6:00 PM–8:00 PM (61), 9:00 PM–11:00 PM (59) local time (America/Chicago).

Is it too windy to fish in Brainerd right now?

Current forecast wind is 0 mph with gusts to 5 mph: shore calm, boat calm, kayak calm by our heuristic thresholds.

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