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Manchester, NH Fishing Forecast

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Thursday, October 22 · America/New_York

Manchester, NH · ZIP 03101 · NWS GYX forecast updated Oct 22, 2:52 AM

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Is it too windy to fish in Manchester right now?

1:00 PM: wind 10 mph N, gusts 17 mph · Mostly Sunny

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

Right-now fishing score: 48 (Marginal) for boat fishing. Pressure 1017 hPa, trend +0.2 hPa/3h. Wind thresholds are heuristics — see the wind guide.

Manchester fishing today

52/100
Marginal
based on remaining hours
Temperature45–64°F
Wind up to10 mph
Solunar★★★★★
  • Light breeze — good chop (10 mph)
  • 🧭 Traditional angler lore: north wind (N) often follows a front, small minus
  • Pressure stable
  • Sunrise/sunset low-light window
  • Minor solunar period (moonrise/moonset)

Best times

  1. 3:00 PM–5:00 PM 51 out of 100 Pressure stable · Light breeze — good chop (10 mph) · Minor solunar period (moonrise/moonset)
  2. 5:00 PM–7:00 PM 55 out of 100 Sunrise/sunset low-light window · Light breeze — good chop (10 mph)
  3. 9:00 PM–11:00 PM 53 out of 100 Light breeze — good chop (10 mph) · Major solunar period (moon overhead/underfoot)

Manchester fishing tomorrow

62/100
Marginal
Temperature34–55°F
Wind up to5 mph
Solunar★★★★★
  • Light breeze — good chop (5 mph)
  • 🧭 Traditional angler lore: north wind (N) often follows a front, small minus
  • 🧭 Wind under 4 mph: direction not scored
  • Sunrise/sunset low-light window
  • Major solunar period (moon overhead/underfoot)
  • Minor solunar period (moonrise/moonset)

Best times

  1. 7:00 AM–9:00 AM 63 out of 100 Sunrise/sunset low-light window · Light breeze — good chop (5 mph)
  2. 10:00 AM–12:00 PM 68 out of 100 Major solunar period (moon overhead/underfoot) · Light breeze — good chop (5 mph)
  3. 4:00 PM–6:00 PM 61 out of 100 Minor solunar period (moonrise/moonset) · Light breeze — good chop (5 mph) · Sunrise/sunset low-light window

7-day fishing outlook for Manchester

Today
52
Marginal
★★★★★
Tomorrow
62
Marginal
★★★★★
Sat, Oct 24
61
Marginal
★★★★★
Sun, Oct 25
65
Yes — good day
★★★★★
Mon, Oct 26
67
Yes — good day
★★★★★
Tue, Oct 27
68
Yes — good day
★★★★★
Wed, Oct 28
62
Marginal
★★★★★

Hunting conditions near Manchester

Deer movement score today 77 (Good deer movement expected) · Rut phase (estimate): Seeking & chasing

  1. 5:00 PM–7:00 PM 82 out of 100 Dusk movement window · Wind 10 mph — ideal for covering sound/scent · Steady N wind (within ±0° over ±3 h): predictable scent cone
  2. 7:00 AM–9:00 AM 83 out of 100 Dawn movement window · Wind 5 mph — ideal for covering sound/scent · Steady N wind (within ±0° over ±3 h): predictable scent cone
  3. 10:00 AM–12:00 PM 77 out of 100 Wind 5 mph — ideal for covering sound/scent · Steady N wind (within ±0° over ±3 h): predictable scent cone · Moon overhead/underfoot (major period)

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Manchester at a glance

Coordinates42.989, -71.466
Time zoneAmerica/New_York
NWS forecast office / gridGYX 38,20
Grid elevation187 ft
Pressure dataObserved at KMHT (next 6 h only)
Sunrise / sunset today7:08 AM / 5:54 PM
Moon todayWaxing Gibbous, 86% illuminated
Solunar rating today1/5

Solunar calendar for Manchester

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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.

New Hampshire fishing regulations

Seasons, licenses, size and creel limits are set by the New Hampshire Fish and Game Department. Always check current New Hampshire fishing regulations before you go.

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Frequently asked questions

Is today a good day to fish in Manchester?

This forecast scores today 52/100 (“Marginal”) for Manchester, based on the NWS GYX hourly forecast and solunar data. It’s a heuristic and updates through the day.

What is the best time to fish in Manchester today?

Today’s best-scoring windows: 3:00 PM–5:00 PM (51), 5:00 PM–7:00 PM (55), 9:00 PM–11:00 PM (53) local time (America/New_York).

Is it too windy to fish in Manchester right now?

Current forecast wind is 10 mph with gusts to 17 mph: shore good, boat good, kayak breezy by our heuristic thresholds.