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Las Vegas, NV Fishing Forecast

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Thursday, October 22 · America/Los_Angeles

Las Vegas, NV · ZIP 89101 · NWS VEF forecast updated Oct 22, 4:07 AM

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Is it too windy to fish in Las Vegas right now?

10:00 AM: wind 9 mph S, gusts 16 mph · Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms

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

Right-now fishing score: 15 (Sit it out) for boat fishing. Pressure 1010 hPa, trend -0.6 hPa/3h. Wind thresholds are heuristics — see the wind guide.

Las Vegas fishing today

37/100
Sit it out
based on remaining hours
Temperature62–72°F
Wind up to14 mph
Solunar★★★★★
  • Thunderstorm risk — get off the water
  • Breezy but fishable (12 mph)
  • 🧭 Traditional angler lore: west/southwest wind (SW) said to be best, small plus
  • Chance of rain (37%) — overcast can help
  • Pressure falling slowly (-0.6 hPa/3h) — fish often feed ahead of a front
  • Light breeze — good chop (9 mph)

Best times

  1. 10:00 AM–12:00 PM 15 out of 100 Major solunar period (moon overhead/underfoot) · Pressure falling slowly (-0.6 hPa/3h) — fish often feed ahead of a front · Light breeze — good chop (9 mph)
  2. 7:00 PM–9:00 PM 46 out of 100 Traditional angler lore: west/southwest wind (WSW) said to be best, small plus
  3. 9:00 PM–11:00 PM 54 out of 100 Traditional angler lore: west/southwest wind (SW) said to be best, small plus · Major solunar period (moon overhead/underfoot)

Las Vegas fishing tomorrow

58/100
Marginal
Temperature55–69°F
Wind up to9 mph
Solunar★★★★★
  • 🧭 Wind under 4 mph: direction (WSW) not scored
  • Light breeze — good chop (3 mph)
  • Sunrise/sunset low-light window
  • Major solunar period (moon overhead/underfoot)
  • 🧭 Wind shifted SSW to WNW (90°) in 5 h: possible front, no pressure data to confirm (not scored)
  • Minor solunar period (moonrise/moonset)

Best times

  1. 6:00 AM–8:00 AM 61 out of 100 Sunrise/sunset low-light window · Light breeze — good chop (3 mph)
  2. 10:00 AM–12:00 PM 61 out of 100 Major solunar period (moon overhead/underfoot)
  3. 4:00 PM–6:00 PM 60 out of 100 Minor solunar period (moonrise/moonset) · Light breeze — good chop (3 mph) · Sunrise/sunset low-light window

7-day fishing outlook for Las Vegas

Today
37
Sit it out
★★★★★
Tomorrow
58
Marginal
★★★★★
Sat, Oct 24
61
Marginal
★★★★★
Sun, Oct 25
69
Yes — good day
★★★★★
Mon, Oct 26
69
Yes — good day
★★★★★
Tue, Oct 27
62
Marginal
★★★★★
Wed, Oct 28
59
Marginal
★★★★★

Hunting conditions near Las Vegas

Deer movement score today 62 (Fair) · Rut phase (estimate): Seeking & chasing

  1. 5:00 PM–7:00 PM 61 out of 100 Dusk movement window · Wind 13 mph — ideal for covering sound/scent · Steady SW wind (within ±19° over ±3 h): predictable scent cone
  2. 7:00 AM–9:00 AM 71 out of 100 Dawn movement window · Rut phase: Seeking & chasing · Wind 5 mph — ideal for covering sound/scent
  3. 9:00 AM–11:00 AM 59 out of 100 Rut phase: Seeking & chasing · Moon overhead/underfoot (major period)

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Las Vegas at a glance

Coordinates36.173, -115.122
Time zoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
NWS forecast office / gridVEF 123,98
Grid elevation1969 ft
Pressure dataObserved at KVGT (next 6 h only)
Sunrise / sunset today6:54 AM / 5:57 PM
Moon todayWaxing Gibbous, 87% 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.

Nevada fishing regulations

Seasons, licenses, size and creel limits are set by the Nevada Department of Wildlife. Always check current Nevada fishing regulations before you go.

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Frequently asked questions

Is today a good day to fish in Las Vegas?

This forecast scores today 37/100 (“Sit it out”) for Las Vegas, based on the NWS VEF hourly forecast and solunar data. It’s a heuristic and updates through the day.

What is the best time to fish in Las Vegas today?

Today’s best-scoring windows: 10:00 AM–12:00 PM (15), 7:00 PM–9:00 PM (46), 9:00 PM–11:00 PM (54) local time (America/Los_Angeles).

Is it too windy to fish in Las Vegas right now?

Current forecast wind is 9 mph with gusts to 16 mph: shore good, boat good, kayak breezy by our heuristic thresholds.