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Reno, NV Fishing Forecast

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Thursday, October 22 · America/Los_Angeles

Reno, NV · ZIP 89501 · NWS REV forecast updated Oct 22, 4:30 AM

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Is it too windy to fish in Reno right now?

8:00 AM: wind 0 mph , gusts 2 mph · Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Shore
No — calm
Boat
No — calm
Kayak
No — calm
Fly fishing
No — calm

Right-now fishing score: 15 (Sit it out) for boat fishing. Pressure n/a. Wind thresholds are heuristics — see the wind guide.

Reno fishing today

49/100
Marginal
based on remaining hours
Temperature45–57°F
Wind up to15 mph
Solunar★★★★★
  • Thunderstorm risk — get off the water
  • Light breeze — good chop (5 mph)
  • 🧭 Traditional angler lore: west/southwest wind (W) said to be best, small plus
  • Rain likely (87%)
  • Chance of rain (67%) — overcast can help
  • Sunrise/sunset low-light window

Best times

  1. 4:00 PM–6:00 PM 36 out of 100 Minor solunar period (moonrise/moonset) · Light breeze — good chop (5 mph) · Traditional angler lore: west/southwest wind (W) said to be best, small plus
  2. 6:00 PM–8:00 PM 66 out of 100 Sunrise/sunset low-light window · Light breeze — good chop (10 mph) · Traditional angler lore: west/southwest wind (W) said to be best, small plus
  3. 9:00 PM–11:00 PM 52 out of 100 Light breeze — good chop (10 mph) · Traditional angler lore: west/southwest wind (W) said to be best, small plus · Major solunar period (moon overhead/underfoot)

Reno fishing tomorrow

65/100
Yes — good day
Temperature38–57°F
Wind up to15 mph
Solunar★★★★★
  • Light breeze — good chop (10 mph)
  • 🧭 Traditional angler lore: north wind (N) often follows a front, small minus
  • Sunrise/sunset low-light window
  • Chance of rain (37%) — overcast can help
  • Minor solunar period (moonrise/moonset)
  • Major solunar period (moon overhead/underfoot)

Best times

  1. 7:00 AM–9:00 AM 66 out of 100 Sunrise/sunset low-light window · Light breeze — good chop (10 mph)
  2. 10:00 AM–12:00 PM 69 out of 100 Major solunar period (moon overhead/underfoot) · Light breeze — good chop (10 mph)
  3. 6:00 PM–8:00 PM 63 out of 100 Sunrise/sunset low-light window · Light breeze — good chop (10 mph)

7-day fishing outlook for Reno

Today
49
Marginal
★★★★★
Tomorrow
65
Yes — good day
★★★★★
Sat, Oct 24
64
Marginal
★★★★★
Sun, Oct 25
65
Yes — good day
★★★★★
Mon, Oct 26
69
Yes — good day
★★★★★
Tue, Oct 27
61
Marginal
★★★★★
Wed, Oct 28
59
Marginal
★★★★★

Hunting conditions near Reno

Deer movement score today 73 (Good deer movement expected) · Rut phase (estimate): Seeking & chasing

  1. 8:00 AM–10:00 AM 54 out of 100 Dawn movement window · Rut phase: Seeking & chasing · Moon overhead/underfoot (major period)
  2. 5:00 PM–7:00 PM 82 out of 100 Dusk movement window · Wind 10 mph — ideal for covering sound/scent · Steady W wind (within ±0° over ±3 h): predictable scent cone
  3. 7:00 AM–9:00 AM 83 out of 100 Dawn movement window · Wind 10 mph — ideal for covering sound/scent · Steady NW wind (within ±39° over ±3 h): predictable scent cone

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Reno at a glance

Coordinates39.526, -119.813
Time zoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
NWS forecast office / gridREV 45,106
Grid elevation4600 ft
Pressure dataObserved at E6216 (next 6 h only)
Sunrise / sunset today7:17 AM / 6:12 PM
Moon todayWaxing Gibbous, 87% illuminated
Solunar rating today2/5

Solunar calendar for Reno

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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 Reno?

This forecast scores today 49/100 (“Marginal”) for Reno, based on the NWS REV hourly forecast and solunar data. It’s a heuristic and updates through the day.

What is the best time to fish in Reno today?

Today’s best-scoring windows: 4:00 PM–6:00 PM (36), 6:00 PM–8:00 PM (66), 9:00 PM–11:00 PM (52) local time (America/Los_Angeles).

Is it too windy to fish in Reno right now?

Current forecast wind is 0 mph with gusts to 2 mph: shore calm, boat calm, kayak calm by our heuristic thresholds.