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Buffalo, NY Fishing Forecast
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Buffalo, NY · ZIP 14202 · NWS BUF forecast updated Oct 23, 2:22 PM
Is it too windy to fish in Buffalo right now?
3:00 PM: wind 7 mph NE, gusts 9 mph · Mostly Sunny
No — good breeze
No — good breeze
No — good breeze
No — good breeze
Right-now fishing score: 62 (Marginal) for boat fishing. Pressure 1029 hPa, trend -0.6 hPa/3h. Wind thresholds are heuristics — see the wind guide.
Buffalo fishing today
- Pressure falling slowly (-0.6 hPa/3h) — fish often feed ahead of a front
- Light breeze — good chop (7 mph)
- 🧭 Traditional angler lore: east/northeast wind (NE) said to slow the bite, small minus
- Sunrise/sunset low-light window
- Minor solunar period (moonrise/moonset)
Best times
- 4:00 PM–6:00 PM 66 out of 100 Pressure falling slowly (-0.6 hPa/3h) — fish often feed ahead of a front · Light breeze — good chop (7 mph) · Minor solunar period (moonrise/moonset)
- 6:00 PM–8:00 PM 72 out of 100 Sunrise/sunset low-light window · Pressure falling slowly (-0.6 hPa/3h) — fish often feed ahead of a front · Light breeze — good chop (6 mph)
- 8:00 PM–10:00 PM 62 out of 100 Pressure falling slowly (-0.6 hPa/3h) — fish often feed ahead of a front · Light breeze — good chop (7 mph)
Buffalo fishing tomorrow
- 🧭 Wind under 4 mph: direction (SE) not scored
- Light breeze — good chop (3 mph)
- Sunrise/sunset low-light window
- Minor solunar period (moonrise/moonset)
- Major solunar period (moon overhead/underfoot)
Best times
- 7:00 AM–9:00 AM 63 out of 100 Sunrise/sunset low-light window · Light breeze — good chop (3 mph)
- 11:00 AM–1:00 PM 70 out of 100 Major solunar period (moon overhead/underfoot) · Light breeze — good chop (3 mph)
- 6:00 PM–8:00 PM 60 out of 100 Sunrise/sunset low-light window
7-day fishing outlook for Buffalo
43–57°F · Waxing Gibbous
37–62°F · Waxing Gibbous
41–64°F · Waxing Gibbous
50–63°F · Full Moon
40–55°F · Waning Gibbous
37–62°F · Waning Gibbous
50–66°F · Waning Gibbous
Hunting conditions near Buffalo
Deer movement score today 81 (Good deer movement expected) · Rut phase (estimate): Seeking & chasing
- 3:51 PM–5:00 PM 71 out of 100 Pressure falling slowly — pre-front feeding · Wind 7 mph — ideal for covering sound/scent · Steady NE wind (within ±0° over ±3 h): predictable scent cone
- 5:00 PM–6:52 PM 88 out of 100 Dusk movement window · Pressure falling slowly — pre-front feeding · Wind 7 mph — ideal for covering sound/scent
- 8:00 AM–10:00 AM 72 out of 100 Dawn movement window · Rut phase: Seeking & chasing
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 | 7:39 AM / 6:22 PM |
| Moon today | Waxing Gibbous, 92% illuminated |
| Solunar rating today | 3/5 |
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 69/100 (“Yes — good day”) 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: 4:00 PM–6:00 PM (66), 6:00 PM–8:00 PM (72), 8:00 PM–10:00 PM (62) local time (America/New_York).
Is it too windy to fish in Buffalo right now?
Current forecast wind is 7 mph with gusts to 9 mph: shore good, boat good, kayak good by our heuristic thresholds.
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