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Jackson, MS Fishing Forecast
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Jackson, MS · ZIP 39201 · NWS JAN forecast updated Oct 22, 10:15 AM
Is it too windy to fish in Jackson right now?
10:00 AM: wind 0 mph , gusts 6 mph · Sunny
No — calm
No — calm
No — calm
No — calm
Right-now fishing score: 59 (Marginal) for boat fishing. Pressure 1022 hPa, trend +0.8 hPa/3h. Wind thresholds are heuristics — see the wind guide.
Jackson fishing today
- Light breeze — good chop (5 mph)
- 🧭 Traditional angler lore: north wind (NNE) often follows a front, small minus
- Pressure rising slowly (+0.8 hPa/3h)
- 🧭 North wind (NNE): post-front effect already counted in pressure/front, lore not applied again
- 🧭 Traditional angler lore: east/northeast wind (NE) said to slow the bite, small minus
- Sunrise/sunset low-light window
Best times
- 10:00 AM–12:00 PM 53 out of 100 Major solunar period (moon overhead/underfoot) · Light breeze — good chop (5 mph)
- 6:00 PM–8:00 PM 59 out of 100 Sunrise/sunset low-light window · Light breeze — good chop (5 mph)
- 9:00 PM–11:00 PM 56 out of 100 Light breeze — good chop (5 mph) · Major solunar period (moon overhead/underfoot)
Jackson fishing tomorrow
- Light breeze — good chop (5 mph)
- 🧭 Traditional angler lore: east/northeast wind (NE) said to slow the bite, small minus
- Sunrise/sunset low-light window
- 🧭 Wind under 4 mph: direction not scored
- Major solunar period (moon overhead/underfoot)
- Minor solunar period (moonrise/moonset)
Best times
- 7:00 AM–9:00 AM 57 out of 100 Sunrise/sunset low-light window · Light breeze — good chop (5 mph)
- 10:00 AM–12:00 PM 63 out of 100 Major solunar period (moon overhead/underfoot) · Light breeze — good chop (5 mph)
- 6:00 PM–8:00 PM 58 out of 100 Sunrise/sunset low-light window · Light breeze — good chop (5 mph)
7-day fishing outlook for Jackson
Hunting conditions near Jackson
Deer movement score today 61 (Fair) · Rut phase (estimate): Off-season / early fall
- 5:00 PM–7:00 PM 64 out of 100 Dusk movement window · Wind 5 mph — ideal for covering sound/scent · Steady NNE wind (within ±0° over ±3 h): predictable scent cone
- 7:00 AM–9:00 AM 63 out of 100 Dawn movement window · Wind 5 mph — ideal for covering sound/scent
- 9:00 AM–11:00 AM 55 out of 100 Wind 5 mph — ideal for covering sound/scent · Moon overhead/underfoot (major period)
Jackson at a glance
| Coordinates | 32.290, -90.184 |
|---|---|
| Time zone | America/Chicago |
| NWS forecast office / grid | JAN 76,62 |
| Grid elevation | 240 ft |
| Pressure data | Observed at KHKS (next 6 h only) |
| Sunrise / sunset today | 7:10 AM / 6:21 PM |
| Moon today | Waxing Gibbous, 86% illuminated |
| Solunar rating today | 2/5 |
Solunar calendar for Jackson
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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.
Mississippi fishing regulations
Seasons, licenses, size and creel limits are set by the Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks. Always check current Mississippi fishing regulations before you go.
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Frequently asked questions
Is today a good day to fish in Jackson?
This forecast scores today 56/100 (“Marginal”) for Jackson, based on the NWS JAN hourly forecast and solunar data. It’s a heuristic and updates through the day.
What is the best time to fish in Jackson today?
Today’s best-scoring windows: 10:00 AM–12:00 PM (53), 6:00 PM–8:00 PM (59), 9:00 PM–11:00 PM (56) local time (America/Chicago).
Is it too windy to fish in Jackson right now?
Current forecast wind is 0 mph with gusts to 6 mph: shore calm, boat calm, kayak calm by our heuristic thresholds.
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