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Bozeman, MT Fishing Forecast

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Thursday, October 22 · America/Denver

Bozeman, MT · ZIP 59715 · NWS TFX forecast updated Oct 22, 9:32 AM

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Is it too windy to fish in Bozeman right now?

9:00 AM: wind 7 mph E, gusts 12 mph · Mostly Sunny

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

Right-now fishing score: 48 (Marginal) for boat fishing. Pressure n/a. Wind thresholds are heuristics — see the wind guide.

Bozeman fishing today

60/100
Marginal
based on remaining hours
Temperature45–67°F
Wind up to7 mph
Solunar★★★★★
  • Light breeze — good chop (7 mph)
  • 🧭 Traditional angler lore: east/northeast wind (E) said to slow the bite, small minus
  • 🧭 Wind shifted E to S (90°) in 3 h: possible front, no pressure data to confirm (not scored)
  • Major solunar period (moon overhead/underfoot)
  • Sunrise/sunset low-light window
  • 🧭 Wind under 4 mph: direction (SE) not scored

Best times

  1. 10:00 AM–12:00 PM 65 out of 100 Major solunar period (moon overhead/underfoot) · Light breeze — good chop (6 mph)
  2. 6:00 PM–8:00 PM 61 out of 100 Sunrise/sunset low-light window · Light breeze — good chop (3 mph)
  3. 9:00 PM–11:00 PM 56 out of 100 Light breeze — good chop (7 mph) · Major solunar period (moon overhead/underfoot)

Bozeman fishing tomorrow

65/100
Yes — good day
Temperature30–53°F
Wind up to14 mph
Solunar★★★★★
  • 🧭 Traditional angler lore: west/southwest wind (SW) said to be best, small plus
  • Light breeze — good chop (5 mph)
  • Rain likely (78%)
  • Chance of rain (31%) — overcast can help
  • Breezy but fishable (13 mph)
  • Sunrise/sunset low-light window

Best times

  1. 5:00 AM–7:00 AM 60 out of 100 Minor solunar period (moonrise/moonset) · Light breeze — good chop (5 mph)
  2. 7:00 AM–9:00 AM 67 out of 100 Sunrise/sunset low-light window · Light breeze — good chop (3 mph)
  3. 11:00 AM–1:00 PM 75 out of 100 Major solunar period (moon overhead/underfoot) · Light breeze — good chop (5 mph) · Traditional angler lore: west/southwest wind (SW) said to be best, small plus

7-day fishing outlook for Bozeman

Today
60
Marginal
★★★★★
Tomorrow
65
Yes — good day
★★★★★
Sat, Oct 24
61
Marginal
★★★★★
Sun, Oct 25
69
Yes — good day
★★★★★
Mon, Oct 26
68
Yes — good day
★★★★★
Tue, Oct 27
68
Yes — good day
★★★★★
Wed, Oct 28
65
Yes — good day
★★★★★

Hunting conditions near Bozeman

Deer movement score today 63 (Fair) · Rut phase (estimate): Seeking & chasing

  1. 9:00 AM–11:00 AM 67 out of 100 Dawn movement window · Wind 7 mph — ideal for covering sound/scent · Steady E wind (within ±11° over ±3 h): predictable scent cone
  2. 5:00 PM–7:00 PM 65 out of 100 Dusk movement window · Wind 5 mph — ideal for covering sound/scent · Moonrise/moonset (minor period)
  3. 8:00 AM–10:00 AM 69 out of 100 Dawn movement window · Rut phase: Seeking & chasing · Wind 5 mph — ideal for covering sound/scent

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Bozeman at a glance

Coordinates45.694, -110.906
Time zoneAmerica/Denver
NWS forecast office / gridTFX 101,58
Grid elevation5522 ft
Pressure datanone
Sunrise / sunset today7:50 AM / 6:27 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.

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 Bozeman?

This forecast scores today 60/100 (“Marginal”) for Bozeman, based on the NWS TFX hourly forecast and solunar data. It’s a heuristic and updates through the day.

What is the best time to fish in Bozeman today?

Today’s best-scoring windows: 10:00 AM–12:00 PM (65), 6:00 PM–8:00 PM (61), 9:00 PM–11:00 PM (56) local time (America/Denver).

Is it too windy to fish in Bozeman right now?

Current forecast wind is 7 mph with gusts to 12 mph: shore good, boat good, kayak good by our heuristic thresholds.

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