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Minneapolis, MN Fishing Forecast

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Thursday, October 22 · America/Chicago

Minneapolis, MN · ZIP 55401 · NWS MPX forecast updated Oct 22, 10:37 AM

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Is it too windy to fish in Minneapolis right now?

1:00 PM: wind 5 mph SSE, gusts 9 mph · Sunny

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

Right-now fishing score: 47 (Marginal) for boat fishing. Pressure 1023 hPa, trend -0.1 hPa/3h. Wind thresholds are heuristics — see the wind guide.

Minneapolis fishing today

57/100
Marginal
based on remaining hours
Temperature60–74°F
Wind up to5 mph
Solunar★★★★★
  • Light breeze — good chop (5 mph)
  • Stable high pressure (1023 hPa) — bluebird conditions, go deeper/slower
  • Sunrise/sunset low-light window
  • Minor solunar period (moonrise/moonset)

Best times

  1. 4:00 PM–6:00 PM 55 out of 100 Light breeze — good chop (5 mph) · Minor solunar period (moonrise/moonset)
  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)

Minneapolis fishing tomorrow

63/100
Marginal
Temperature57–72°F
Wind up to15 mph
Solunar★★★★★
  • Breezy but fishable (15 mph)
  • Light breeze — good chop (5 mph)
  • Sunrise/sunset low-light window
  • 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 (5 mph)
  3. 10:00 AM–12:00 PM 70 out of 100 Major solunar period (moon overhead/underfoot) · Light breeze — good chop (10 mph)

7-day fishing outlook for Minneapolis

Today
57
Marginal
★★★★★
Tomorrow
63
Marginal
★★★★★
Sat, Oct 24
68
Yes — good day
★★★★★
Sun, Oct 25
69
Yes — good day
★★★★★
Mon, Oct 26
70
Yes — good day
★★★★★
Tue, Oct 27
64
Marginal
★★★★★
Wed, Oct 28
69
Yes — good day
★★★★★

Hunting conditions near Minneapolis

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

  1. 5:00 PM–7:00 PM 72 out of 100 Dusk movement window · Wind 5 mph — ideal for covering sound/scent · Steady SSE wind (within ±13° over ±3 h): predictable scent cone
  2. 8:00 AM–10:00 AM 70 out of 100 Dawn movement window · Wind 5 mph — ideal for covering sound/scent · Steady SSE wind (within ±0° over ±3 h): predictable scent cone
  3. 10:00 AM–12:00 PM 65 out of 100 Wind 10 mph — ideal for covering sound/scent · Steady SSE wind (within ±16° over ±3 h): predictable scent cone · Moon overhead/underfoot (major period)

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Minneapolis at a glance

Coordinates44.985, -93.270
Time zoneAmerica/Chicago
NWS forecast office / gridMPX 108,72
Grid elevation850 ft
Pressure dataObserved at KMSP (next 6 h only)
Sunrise / sunset today7:38 AM / 6:18 PM
Moon todayWaxing Gibbous, 86% illuminated
Solunar rating today2/5

Solunar calendar for Minneapolis

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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 Minneapolis?

This forecast scores today 57/100 (“Marginal”) for Minneapolis, based on the NWS MPX hourly forecast and solunar data. It’s a heuristic and updates through the day.

What is the best time to fish in Minneapolis today?

Today’s best-scoring windows: 4:00 PM–6:00 PM (55), 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 Minneapolis right now?

Current forecast wind is 5 mph with gusts to 9 mph: shore good, boat good, kayak good by our heuristic thresholds.

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