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Farmington, NM Fishing Forecast

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Friday, October 23 · America/Denver

Farmington, NM · ZIP 87401 · NWS ABQ forecast updated Oct 23, 12:31 PM

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Is it too windy to fish in Farmington right now?

1:00 PM: wind 5 mph S, gusts 7 mph · Slight Chance 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 1014 hPa, trend -2 hPa/3h. Wind thresholds are heuristics — see the wind guide.

Farmington fishing today

52/100
Marginal
based on remaining hours
Temperature51–66°F
Wind up to5 mph
Solunar★★★★★
  • Thunderstorm risk — get off the water
  • Light breeze — good chop (5 mph)
  • Pressure falling fast (-2.0 hPa/3h) — storm approaching
  • 🧭 Traditional angler lore: west/southwest wind (SW) said to be best, small plus
  • 🧭 Wind shifted S to NW (135°) in 4 h with pressure falling (-4.0 hPa/6h): front signal, already counted in the pressure trend
  • Sunrise/sunset low-light window

Best times

  1. 4:00 PM–6:00 PM 53 out of 100 Light breeze — good chop (5 mph) · Traditional angler lore: west/southwest wind (W) said to be best, small plus · Minor solunar period (moonrise/moonset)
  2. 6:00 PM–8:00 PM 59 out of 100 Sunrise/sunset low-light window · Light breeze — good chop (5 mph)
  3. 8:00 PM–10:00 PM 49 out of 100 Light breeze — good chop (5 mph)

Farmington fishing tomorrow

34/100
Sit it out
Temperature46–63°F
Wind up to15 mph
Solunar★★★★★
  • Thunderstorm risk — get off the water
  • Light breeze — good chop (10 mph)
  • Chance of rain (35%) — overcast can help
  • 🧭 Traditional angler lore: east/northeast wind (E) said to slow the bite, small minus
  • Sunrise/sunset low-light window
  • Breezy but fishable (15 mph)

Best times

  1. 4:00 AM–6:00 AM 56 out of 100 Light breeze — good chop (10 mph)
  2. 6:00 AM–8:00 AM 15 out of 100 Minor solunar period (moonrise/moonset) · Light breeze — good chop (10 mph) · Thunderstorm risk — get off the water
  3. 9:00 PM–11:00 PM 58 out of 100 Light breeze — good chop (10 mph)

7-day fishing outlook for Farmington

Today
52
Marginal
★★★★★

51–66°F · Waxing Gibbous

Tomorrow
34
Sit it out
★★★★★

46–63°F · Waxing Gibbous

Sun, Oct 25
72
Yes — good day
★★★★★

44–61°F · Full Moon

Mon, Oct 26
67
Yes — good day
★★★★★

41–61°F · Waning Gibbous

Tue, Oct 27
64
Marginal
★★★★★

42–64°F · Waning Gibbous

Wed, Oct 28
61
Marginal
★★★★★

41–64°F · Waning Gibbous

Thu, Oct 29
58
Marginal
★★★★★

43–64°F · Waning Gibbous

Hunting conditions near Farmington

Deer movement score today 61 (Fair) · Rut phase (estimate): Seeking & chasing

  1. 3:00 PM–5:00 PM 53 out of 100 Wind 5 mph — ideal for covering sound/scent · Rut phase: Seeking & chasing
  2. 5:00 PM–6:57 PM 70 out of 100 Dusk movement window · Wind 5 mph — ideal for covering sound/scent · Moonrise/moonset (minor period)

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Farmington at a glance

Coordinates36.738, -108.183
Time zoneAmerica/Denver
NWS forecast office / gridABQ 50,199
Grid elevation5279 ft
Pressure dataObserved at KFMN (next 6 h only)
Sunrise / sunset today7:28 AM / 6:27 PM
Moon todayWaxing Gibbous, 93% illuminated
Solunar rating today2/5

Solunar calendar for Farmington

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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: Albuquerque, Santa Fe · New Mexico fishing forecast

Frequently asked questions

Is today a good day to fish in Farmington?

This forecast scores today 52/100 (“Marginal”) for Farmington, 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 Farmington today?

Today’s best-scoring windows: 4:00 PM–6:00 PM (53), 6:00 PM–8:00 PM (59), 8:00 PM–10:00 PM (49) local time (America/Denver).

Is it too windy to fish in Farmington 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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