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Syracuse, NY Fishing Forecast

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Thursday, October 22 · America/New_York

Syracuse, NY · ZIP 13202 · NWS BGM forecast updated Oct 22, 12:52 PM

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Is it too windy to fish in Syracuse right now?

1:00 PM: wind 6 mph NW, gusts 12 mph · Sunny

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

Right-now fishing score: 50 (Marginal) for boat fishing. Pressure 1022 hPa, trend +0.2 hPa/3h. Wind thresholds are heuristics — see the wind guide.

Syracuse fishing today

54/100
Marginal
based on remaining hours
Temperature45–62°F
Wind up to9 mph
Solunar★★★★★
  • Light breeze — good chop (6 mph)
  • Pressure stable
  • Sunrise/sunset low-light window
  • Minor solunar period (moonrise/moonset)
  • 🧭 Traditional angler lore: north wind (N) often follows a front, small minus
  • 🧭 Wind under 4 mph: direction (N) not scored

Best times

  1. 3:00 PM–5:00 PM 53 out of 100 Pressure stable · Light breeze — good chop (8 mph) · Minor solunar period (moonrise/moonset)
  2. 6:00 PM–8:00 PM 57 out of 100 Sunrise/sunset low-light window · Light breeze — good chop (7 mph)
  3. 9:00 PM–11:00 PM 55 out of 100 Light breeze — good chop (3 mph) · Major solunar period (moon overhead/underfoot)

Syracuse fishing tomorrow

60/100
Marginal
Temperature33–56°F
Wind up to3 mph
Solunar★★★★★
  • 🧭 Wind under 4 mph: direction (NW) not scored
  • 🧭 Wind under 4 mph: direction not scored
  • Cold (35°F)
  • Sunrise/sunset low-light window
  • Light breeze — good chop (3 mph)
  • Major solunar period (moon overhead/underfoot)

Best times

  1. 10:00 AM–12:00 PM 65 out of 100 Major solunar period (moon overhead/underfoot)
  2. 4:00 PM–6:00 PM 57 out of 100 Light breeze — good chop (3 mph) · Minor solunar period (moonrise/moonset)
  3. 6:00 PM–8:00 PM 60 out of 100 Sunrise/sunset low-light window

7-day fishing outlook for Syracuse

Today
54
Marginal
★★★★★
Tomorrow
60
Marginal
★★★★★
Sat, Oct 24
59
Marginal
★★★★★
Sun, Oct 25
67
Yes — good day
★★★★★
Mon, Oct 26
72
Yes — good day
★★★★★
Tue, Oct 27
69
Yes — good day
★★★★★
Wed, Oct 28
66
Yes — good day
★★★★★

Hunting conditions near Syracuse

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

  1. 3:00 PM–5:00 PM 68 out of 100 Stable high pressure (1022 hPa) · Wind 8 mph — ideal for covering sound/scent · Steady NW wind (within ±0° over ±3 h): predictable scent cone
  2. 5:00 PM–7:00 PM 82 out of 100 Dusk movement window · Wind 8 mph — ideal for covering sound/scent · Steady NW wind (within ±39° over ±3 h): predictable scent cone
  3. 7:00 AM–9:00 AM 71 out of 100 Dawn movement window · Rut phase: Seeking & chasing

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Syracuse at a glance

Coordinates43.044, -76.151
Time zoneAmerica/New_York
NWS forecast office / gridBGM 52,99
Grid elevation400 ft
Pressure dataObserved at KSYR (next 6 h only)
Sunrise / sunset today7:27 AM / 6:12 PM
Moon todayWaxing Gibbous, 86% illuminated
Solunar rating today1/5

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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 Syracuse?

This forecast scores today 54/100 (“Marginal”) for Syracuse, based on the NWS BGM hourly forecast and solunar data. It’s a heuristic and updates through the day.

What is the best time to fish in Syracuse today?

Today’s best-scoring windows: 3:00 PM–5:00 PM (53), 6:00 PM–8:00 PM (57), 9:00 PM–11:00 PM (55) local time (America/New_York).

Is it too windy to fish in Syracuse right now?

Current forecast wind is 6 mph with gusts to 12 mph: shore good, boat good, kayak good by our heuristic thresholds.

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