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Duluth, MN Fishing Forecast

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Thursday, October 22 · America/Chicago

Duluth, MN · ZIP 55802 · NWS DLH forecast updated Oct 22, 10:26 AM

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Is it too windy to fish in Duluth right now?

10:00 AM: wind 10 mph E, gusts 12 mph · Mostly Cloudy

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

Right-now fishing score: 59 (Marginal) for boat fishing. Pressure 1025 hPa, trend +0.2 hPa/3h. Wind thresholds are heuristics — see the wind guide.

Duluth fishing today

56/100
Marginal
based on remaining hours
Temperature50–60°F
Wind up to10 mph
Solunar★★★★★
  • Light breeze — good chop (10 mph)
  • 🧭 Traditional angler lore: east/northeast wind (E) said to slow the bite, small minus
  • Stable high pressure (1025 hPa) — bluebird conditions, go deeper/slower
  • Major solunar period (moon overhead/underfoot)
  • Sunrise/sunset low-light window
  • Minor solunar period (moonrise/moonset)

Best times

  1. 10:00 AM–12:00 PM 59 out of 100 Major solunar period (moon overhead/underfoot) · Light breeze — good chop (10 mph)
  2. 6:00 PM–8:00 PM 58 out of 100 Sunrise/sunset low-light window · Light breeze — good chop (10 mph)
  3. 9:00 PM–11:00 PM 56 out of 100 Light breeze — good chop (10 mph) · Major solunar period (moon overhead/underfoot)

Duluth fishing tomorrow

62/100
Marginal
Temperature50–68°F
Wind up to10 mph
Solunar★★★★★
  • Light breeze — good chop (5 mph)
  • 🧭 Traditional angler lore: east/northeast wind (E) 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

  1. 7:00 AM–9:00 AM 62 out of 100 Sunrise/sunset low-light window · Light breeze — good chop (5 mph)
  2. 10:00 AM–12:00 PM 67 out of 100 Major solunar period (moon overhead/underfoot) · Light breeze — good chop (5 mph)
  3. 6:00 PM–8:00 PM 62 out of 100 Sunrise/sunset low-light window · Light breeze — good chop (10 mph)

7-day fishing outlook for Duluth

Today
56
Marginal
★★★★★
Tomorrow
62
Marginal
★★★★★
Sat, Oct 24
60
Marginal
★★★★★
Sun, Oct 25
73
Yes — good day
★★★★★
Mon, Oct 26
70
Yes — good day
★★★★★
Tue, Oct 27
63
Marginal
★★★★★
Wed, Oct 28
70
Yes — good day
★★★★★

Hunting conditions near Duluth

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

  1. 10:00 AM–12:00 PM 68 out of 100 Stable high pressure (1025 hPa) · Wind 10 mph — ideal for covering sound/scent · Steady E wind (within ±0° over ±3 h): predictable scent cone
  2. 5:00 PM–7:00 PM 70 out of 100 Dusk movement window · Wind 10 mph — ideal for covering sound/scent · Steady E wind (within ±33° over ±3 h): predictable scent cone
  3. 8:00 AM–10:00 AM 70 out of 100 Dawn movement window · Wind 5 mph — ideal for covering sound/scent · Steady E wind (within ±0° over ±3 h): predictable scent cone

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Duluth at a glance

Coordinates46.764, -92.082
Time zoneAmerica/Chicago
NWS forecast office / gridDLH 92,68
Grid elevation600 ft
Pressure dataObserved at KDYT (next 6 h only)
Sunrise / sunset today7:36 AM / 6:10 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 Duluth?

This forecast scores today 56/100 (“Marginal”) for Duluth, 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 Duluth today?

Today’s best-scoring windows: 10:00 AM–12:00 PM (59), 6:00 PM–8:00 PM (58), 9:00 PM–11:00 PM (56) local time (America/Chicago).

Is it too windy to fish in Duluth right now?

Current forecast wind is 10 mph with gusts to 12 mph: shore good, boat good, kayak breezy by our heuristic thresholds.

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