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Omaha, NE Fishing Forecast
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Omaha, NE · ZIP 68102 · NWS OAX forecast updated Oct 23, 1:05 PM
Is it too windy to fish in Omaha right now?
1:00 PM: wind 14 mph SSE, gusts 24 mph · Sunny
Breezy — fishable
Breezy — fishable
Yes — too windy
Rough
Right-now fishing score: 57 (Marginal) for boat fishing. Pressure 1018 hPa, trend -1.1 hPa/3h. Wind thresholds are heuristics — see the wind guide.
Omaha fishing today
- Breezy but fishable (14 mph)
- Pressure falling slowly (-1.1 hPa/3h) — fish often feed ahead of a front
- Sunrise/sunset low-light window
- Rough — experienced boat anglers only (16 mph)
- Minor solunar period (moonrise/moonset)
Best times
- 1:00 PM–3:00 PM 57 out of 100 Pressure falling slowly (-1.1 hPa/3h) — fish often feed ahead of a front
- 4:00 PM–6:00 PM 61 out of 100 Pressure falling slowly (-1.1 hPa/3h) — fish often feed ahead of a front · Minor solunar period (moonrise/moonset)
- 6:00 PM–8:00 PM 67 out of 100 Sunrise/sunset low-light window · Pressure falling slowly (-1.1 hPa/3h) — fish often feed ahead of a front
Omaha fishing tomorrow
- Light breeze — good chop (10 mph)
- 🧭 Traditional angler lore: north wind (NNW) often follows a front, small minus
- Sunrise/sunset low-light window
- Minor solunar period (moonrise/moonset)
- Major solunar period (moon overhead/underfoot)
- 🧭 Traditional angler lore: west/southwest wind (SW) said to be best, small plus
Best times
- 7:00 AM–9:00 AM 69 out of 100 Sunrise/sunset low-light window · Light breeze — good chop (9 mph)
- 11:00 AM–1:00 PM 74 out of 100 Major solunar period (moon overhead/underfoot) · Light breeze — good chop (10 mph)
- 6:00 PM–8:00 PM 67 out of 100 Sunrise/sunset low-light window · Light breeze — good chop (8 mph)
7-day fishing outlook for Omaha
68–80°F · Waxing Gibbous
59–76°F · Waxing Gibbous
54–73°F · Full Moon
54–66°F · Waning Gibbous
51–64°F · Waning Gibbous
52–69°F · Waning Gibbous
49–64°F · Waning Gibbous
Hunting conditions near Omaha
Deer movement score today 66 (Good deer movement expected) · Rut phase (estimate): Seeking & chasing
- 6:00 PM–7:02 PM 74 out of 100 Dusk movement window · Pressure falling slowly — pre-front feeding · Wind 14 mph — ideal for covering sound/scent
- 8:00 AM–10:00 AM 70 out of 100 Dawn movement window · Wind 9 mph — ideal for covering sound/scent · Steady S wind (within ±0° over ±3 h): predictable scent cone
- 10:00 AM–12:00 PM 61 out of 100 Wind 10 mph — ideal for covering sound/scent · Steady S wind (within ±16° over ±3 h): predictable scent cone · Rut phase: Seeking & chasing
Omaha at a glance
| Coordinates | 41.261, -95.933 |
|---|---|
| Time zone | America/Chicago |
| NWS forecast office / grid | OAX 83,60 |
| Grid elevation | 991 ft |
| Pressure data | Observed at KOMA (next 6 h only) |
| Sunrise / sunset today | 7:45 AM / 6:32 PM |
| Moon today | Waxing Gibbous, 92% illuminated |
| Solunar rating today | 3/5 |
Solunar calendar for Omaha
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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.
Nebraska fishing regulations
Seasons, licenses, size and creel limits are set by the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission. Always check current Nebraska fishing regulations before you go.
More Nebraska locations: Lincoln · Nebraska fishing forecast
Frequently asked questions
Is today a good day to fish in Omaha?
This forecast scores today 62/100 (“Marginal”) for Omaha, based on the NWS OAX hourly forecast and solunar data. It’s a heuristic and updates through the day.
What is the best time to fish in Omaha today?
Today’s best-scoring windows: 1:00 PM–3:00 PM (57), 4:00 PM–6:00 PM (61), 6:00 PM–8:00 PM (67) local time (America/Chicago).
Is it too windy to fish in Omaha right now?
Current forecast wind is 14 mph with gusts to 24 mph: shore breezy, boat breezy, kayak too windy by our heuristic thresholds.
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