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Billings, MT Fishing Forecast
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Billings, MT · ZIP 59101 · NWS BYZ forecast updated Oct 22, 1:07 AM
Is it too windy to fish in Billings right now?
9:00 AM: wind 5 mph SSW, gusts 7 mph · Partly Sunny
No — good breeze
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No — good breeze
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Right-now fishing score: 51 (Marginal) for boat fishing. Pressure n/a. Wind thresholds are heuristics — see the wind guide.
Billings fishing today
- Light breeze — good chop (5 mph)
- Major solunar period (moon overhead/underfoot)
- 🧭 Wind under 4 mph: direction (S) not scored
- 🧭 Wind shifted SSW to ESE (90°) in 5 h: possible front, no pressure data to confirm (not scored)
- Sunrise/sunset low-light window
- 🧭 Wind shifted SSW to E (113°) in 4 h: possible front, no pressure data to confirm (not scored)
Best times
- 10:00 AM–12:00 PM 66 out of 100 Major solunar period (moon overhead/underfoot) · Light breeze — good chop (3 mph)
- 6:00 PM–8:00 PM 61 out of 100 Sunrise/sunset low-light window · Light breeze — good chop (10 mph)
- 9:00 PM–11:00 PM 59 out of 100 Light breeze — good chop (8 mph) · Major solunar period (moon overhead/underfoot)
Billings fishing tomorrow
- Light breeze — good chop (6 mph)
- Too windy for boat fishing (21 mph, gusts 31)
- 🧭 Traditional angler lore: west/southwest wind (SW) said to be best, small plus
- Chance of rain (67%) — overcast can help
- Sunrise/sunset low-light window
- Rain likely (87%)
Best times
- 5:00 AM–7:00 AM 61 out of 100 Minor solunar period (moonrise/moonset) · Light breeze — good chop (6 mph) · Traditional angler lore: west/southwest wind (SW) said to be best, small plus
- 7:00 AM–9:00 AM 68 out of 100 Sunrise/sunset low-light window · Light breeze — good chop (6 mph) · Traditional angler lore: west/southwest wind (SW) said to be best, small plus
- 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 Billings
Hunting conditions near Billings
Deer movement score today 66 (Good deer movement expected) · Rut phase (estimate): Seeking & chasing
- 9:00 AM–11:00 AM 62 out of 100 Dawn movement window · Wind 5 mph — ideal for covering sound/scent · Rut phase: Seeking & chasing
- 5:00 PM–7:00 PM 72 out of 100 Dusk movement window · Wind 10 mph — ideal for covering sound/scent · Steady ESE wind (within ±0° over ±3 h): predictable scent cone
- 8:00 AM–10:00 AM 70 out of 100 Dawn movement window · Wind 6 mph — ideal for covering sound/scent · Steady SW wind (within ±13° over ±3 h): predictable scent cone
Billings at a glance
| Coordinates | 45.607, -108.341 |
|---|---|
| Time zone | America/Denver |
| NWS forecast office / grid | BYZ 107,83 |
| Grid elevation | 3963 ft |
| Pressure data | none |
| Sunrise / sunset today | 7:40 AM / 6:17 PM |
| Moon today | Waxing Gibbous, 86% illuminated |
| Solunar rating today | 2/5 |
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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.
Montana fishing regulations
Seasons, licenses, size and creel limits are set by the Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks. Always check current Montana fishing regulations before you go.
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Frequently asked questions
Is today a good day to fish in Billings?
This forecast scores today 61/100 (“Marginal”) for Billings, based on the NWS BYZ hourly forecast and solunar data. It’s a heuristic and updates through the day.
What is the best time to fish in Billings today?
Today’s best-scoring windows: 10:00 AM–12:00 PM (66), 6:00 PM–8:00 PM (61), 9:00 PM–11:00 PM (59) local time (America/Denver).
Is it too windy to fish in Billings right now?
Current forecast wind is 5 mph with gusts to 7 mph: shore good, boat good, kayak good by our heuristic thresholds.
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