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Albuquerque, NM Fishing Forecast

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Thursday, October 22 · America/Denver

Albuquerque, NM · ZIP 87102 · NWS ABQ forecast updated Oct 22, 6:02 AM

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Is it too windy to fish in Albuquerque right now?

11:00 AM: wind 5 mph S, gusts 7 mph · Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms

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

Right-now fishing score: 15 (Sit it out) for boat fishing. Pressure 1025 hPa, trend 0 hPa/3h. Wind thresholds are heuristics — see the wind guide.

Albuquerque fishing today

15/100
Sit it out
based on remaining hours
Temperature61–75°F
Wind up to15 mph
Solunar★★★★★
  • Thunderstorm risk — get off the water
  • Light breeze — good chop (5 mph)
  • Chance of rain (40%) — overcast can help
  • Stable high pressure (1025 hPa) — bluebird conditions, go deeper/slower
  • Sunrise/sunset low-light window
  • Major solunar period (moon overhead/underfoot)

Best times

  1. 11:00 AM–1:00 PM 15 out of 100 Major solunar period (moon overhead/underfoot) · Light breeze — good chop (5 mph) · Thunderstorm risk — get off the water
  2. 1:00 PM–3:00 PM 15 out of 100 Light breeze — good chop (10 mph) · Thunderstorm risk — get off the water
  3. 3:00 PM–5:00 PM 15 out of 100 Thunderstorm risk — get off the water · Minor solunar period (moonrise/moonset) · Light breeze — good chop (10 mph)

Albuquerque fishing tomorrow

15/100
Sit it out
Temperature55–75°F
Wind up to15 mph
Solunar★★★★★
  • Thunderstorm risk — get off the water
  • Light breeze — good chop (5 mph)
  • Breezy but fishable (15 mph)
  • Sunrise/sunset low-light window
  • Rain likely (71%)
  • Minor solunar period (moonrise/moonset)

Best times

  1. 4:00 AM–6:00 AM 15 out of 100 Light breeze — good chop (5 mph) · Thunderstorm risk — get off the water · Minor solunar period (moonrise/moonset)
  2. 6:00 AM–8:00 AM 15 out of 100 Light breeze — good chop (5 mph) · Thunderstorm risk — get off the water · Sunrise/sunset low-light window
  3. 8:00 AM–10:00 AM 15 out of 100 Sunrise/sunset low-light window · Light breeze — good chop (5 mph) · Thunderstorm risk — get off the water

7-day fishing outlook for Albuquerque

Today
15
Sit it out
★★★★★
Tomorrow
15
Sit it out
★★★★★
Sat, Oct 24
15
Sit it out
★★★★★
Sun, Oct 25
69
Yes — good day
★★★★★
Mon, Oct 26
67
Yes — good day
★★★★★
Tue, Oct 27
62
Marginal
★★★★★
Wed, Oct 28
56
Marginal
★★★★★

Hunting conditions near Albuquerque

Deer movement score today 52 (Fair) · Rut phase (estimate): Pre-rut

  1. 5:00 PM–7:00 PM 56 out of 100 Dusk movement window · Wind 10 mph — ideal for covering sound/scent · Steady S wind (within ±0° over ±3 h): predictable scent cone
  2. 7:00 AM–9:00 AM 62 out of 100 Dawn movement window · Wind 5 mph — ideal for covering sound/scent · Steady S wind (within ±26° over ±3 h): predictable scent cone
  3. 10:00 AM–12:00 PM 53 out of 100 Wind 10 mph — ideal for covering sound/scent · Steady S wind (within ±39° over ±3 h): predictable scent cone · Moon overhead/underfoot (major period)

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Albuquerque at a glance

Coordinates35.082, -106.647
Time zoneAmerica/Denver
NWS forecast office / gridABQ 98,121
Grid elevation4951 ft
Pressure dataObserved at KABQ (next 6 h only)
Sunrise / sunset today7:19 AM / 6:24 PM
Moon todayWaxing Gibbous, 86% illuminated
Solunar rating today2/5

Solunar calendar for Albuquerque

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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 Mexico fishing regulations

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

More New Mexico locations: Santa Fe, Farmington · New Mexico fishing forecast

Frequently asked questions

Is today a good day to fish in Albuquerque?

This forecast scores today 15/100 (“Sit it out”) for Albuquerque, based on the NWS ABQ hourly forecast and solunar data. It’s a heuristic and updates through the day.

What is the best time to fish in Albuquerque today?

Today’s best-scoring windows: 11:00 AM–1:00 PM (15), 1:00 PM–3:00 PM (15), 3:00 PM–5:00 PM (15) local time (America/Denver).

Is it too windy to fish in Albuquerque right now?

Current forecast wind is 5 mph with gusts to 7 mph: shore good, boat good, kayak good by our heuristic thresholds.

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