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Buffalo, NY Fishing Forecast
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Buffalo, NY · ZIP 14202 · NWS BUF forecast updated Oct 22, 9:57 AM
Is it too windy to fish in Buffalo right now?
12:00 PM: wind 3 mph N, gusts 6 mph · Sunny
No — good breeze
No — good breeze
No — good breeze
No — good breeze
Right-now fishing score: 45 (Marginal) for boat fishing. Pressure 1024 hPa, trend +1.4 hPa/3h. Wind thresholds are heuristics — see the wind guide.
Buffalo fishing today
- Light breeze — good chop (3 mph)
- 🧭 Wind under 4 mph: direction (N) not scored
- Pressure rising slowly (+1.4 hPa/3h)
- 🧭 North wind (N): post-front effect already counted in pressure/front, lore not applied again
- 🧭 Traditional angler lore: north wind (N) often follows a front, small minus
- Sunrise/sunset low-light window
Best times
- 5:00 PM–7:00 PM 55 out of 100 Minor solunar period (moonrise/moonset) · Light breeze — good chop (5 mph) · Sunrise/sunset low-light window
- 7:00 PM–9:00 PM 47 out of 100 Sunrise/sunset low-light window
- 9:00 PM–11:00 PM 52 out of 100 Major solunar period (moon overhead/underfoot) · Light breeze — good chop (3 mph)
Buffalo fishing tomorrow
- Light breeze — good chop (3 mph)
- 🧭 Traditional angler lore: east/northeast wind (E) said to slow the bite, small minus
- 🧭 Wind under 4 mph: direction (E) not scored
- Sunrise/sunset low-light window
- Minor solunar period (moonrise/moonset)
- Major solunar period (moon overhead/underfoot)
Best times
- 7:00 AM–9:00 AM 65 out of 100 Sunrise/sunset low-light window · Light breeze — good chop (3 mph)
- 10:00 AM–12:00 PM 67 out of 100 Major solunar period (moon overhead/underfoot) · Light breeze — good chop (5 mph)
- 6:00 PM–8:00 PM 62 out of 100 Sunrise/sunset low-light window · Light breeze — good chop (6 mph)
7-day fishing outlook for Buffalo
Hunting conditions near Buffalo
Deer movement score today 68 (Good deer movement expected) · Rut phase (estimate): Seeking & chasing
- 5:00 PM–7:00 PM 73 out of 100 Dusk movement window · Wind 5 mph — ideal for covering sound/scent · Steady N wind (within ±0° over ±3 h): predictable scent cone
- 9:00 AM–11:00 AM 81 out of 100 Dawn movement window · Wind 5 mph — ideal for covering sound/scent · Steady E wind (within ±0° over ±3 h): predictable scent cone
- 11:00 AM–1:00 PM 71 out of 100 Wind 6 mph — ideal for covering sound/scent · Steady E wind (within ±39° over ±3 h): predictable scent cone · Moon overhead/underfoot (major period)
Buffalo at a glance
| Coordinates | 42.882, -78.877 |
|---|---|
| Time zone | America/New_York |
| NWS forecast office / grid | BUF 36,47 |
| Grid elevation | 604 ft |
| Pressure data | Observed at KBUF (next 6 h only) |
| Sunrise / sunset today | 7:38 AM / 6:23 PM |
| Moon today | Waxing Gibbous, 86% illuminated |
| Solunar rating today | 1/5 |
Solunar calendar for Buffalo
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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 York fishing regulations
Seasons, licenses, size and creel limits are set by the New York State DEC. Always check current New York fishing regulations before you go.
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Frequently asked questions
Is today a good day to fish in Buffalo?
This forecast scores today 51/100 (“Marginal”) for Buffalo, based on the NWS BUF hourly forecast and solunar data. It’s a heuristic and updates through the day.
What is the best time to fish in Buffalo today?
Today’s best-scoring windows: 5:00 PM–7:00 PM (55), 7:00 PM–9:00 PM (47), 9:00 PM–11:00 PM (52) local time (America/New_York).
Is it too windy to fish in Buffalo right now?
Current forecast wind is 3 mph with gusts to 6 mph: shore good, boat good, kayak good by our heuristic thresholds.
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