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Charlotte, NC Fishing Forecast
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Charlotte, NC · ZIP 28202 · NWS GSP forecast updated Oct 22, 6:14 AM
Is it too windy to fish in Charlotte right now?
11:00 AM: wind 5 mph N, gusts 10 mph · Sunny
No — good breeze
No — good breeze
No — good breeze
No — good breeze
Right-now fishing score: 63 (Marginal) for boat fishing. Pressure 1022 hPa, trend +0.1 hPa/3h. Wind thresholds are heuristics — see the wind guide.
Charlotte fishing today
- Pressure stable
- Light breeze — good chop (5 mph)
- 🧭 Traditional angler lore: north wind (N) often follows a front, small minus
- 🧭 Wind under 4 mph: direction (NNE) not scored
- Sunrise/sunset low-light window
- Major solunar period (moon overhead/underfoot)
Best times
- 11:00 AM–1:00 PM 56 out of 100 Major solunar period (moon overhead/underfoot) · Pressure stable · Light breeze — good chop (5 mph)
- 4:00 PM–6:00 PM 52 out of 100 Pressure stable · Light breeze — good chop (7 mph) · Minor solunar period (moonrise/moonset)
- 6:00 PM–8:00 PM 59 out of 100 Sunrise/sunset low-light window · Pressure stable · Light breeze — good chop (5 mph)
Charlotte fishing tomorrow
- Light breeze — good chop (5 mph)
- 🧭 Traditional angler lore: east/northeast wind (NE) said to slow the bite, small minus
- Stable high pressure (1028 hPa) — bluebird conditions, go deeper/slower
- Pressure rising slowly (+1.3 hPa/3h)
- 🧭 North wind (NNE): post-front effect already counted in pressure/front, lore not applied again
- Sunrise/sunset low-light window
Best times
- 7:00 AM–9:00 AM 59 out of 100 Sunrise/sunset low-light window · Light breeze — good chop (5 mph)
- 10:00 AM–12:00 PM 62 out of 100 Major solunar period (moon overhead/underfoot) · Light breeze — good chop (7 mph)
- 6:00 PM–8:00 PM 54 out of 100 Sunrise/sunset low-light window · Light breeze — good chop (8 mph)
7-day fishing outlook for Charlotte
Hunting conditions near Charlotte
Deer movement score today 69 (Good deer movement expected) · Rut phase (estimate): Pre-rut
- 6:00 PM–8:00 PM 74 out of 100 Dusk movement window · Wind 5 mph — ideal for covering sound/scent · Steady NNE wind (within ±26° over ±3 h): predictable scent cone
- 8:00 AM–10:00 AM 97 out of 100 Dawn movement window · Pressure rising after a front (+5.8 hPa from 24h low) — deer move after storms · Cooler than normal by ~4°F (est.)
- 10:00 AM–12:00 PM 84 out of 100 Pressure rising after a front (+6.2 hPa from 24h low) — deer move after storms · Cooler than normal by ~4°F (est.) · Wind 7 mph — ideal for covering sound/scent
Charlotte at a glance
| Coordinates | 35.227, -80.844 |
|---|---|
| Time zone | America/New_York |
| NWS forecast office / grid | GSP 119,65 |
| Grid elevation | 725 ft |
| Pressure data | NWS gridpoint forecast |
| Sunrise / sunset today | 7:36 AM / 6:41 PM |
| Moon today | Waxing Gibbous, 86% illuminated |
| Solunar rating today | 1/5 |
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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.
North Carolina fishing regulations
Seasons, licenses, size and creel limits are set by the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission. Always check current North Carolina fishing regulations before you go.
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Frequently asked questions
Is today a good day to fish in Charlotte?
This forecast scores today 57/100 (“Marginal”) for Charlotte, based on the NWS GSP hourly forecast and solunar data. It’s a heuristic and updates through the day.
What is the best time to fish in Charlotte today?
Today’s best-scoring windows: 11:00 AM–1:00 PM (56), 4:00 PM–6:00 PM (52), 6:00 PM–8:00 PM (59) local time (America/New_York).
Is it too windy to fish in Charlotte right now?
Current forecast wind is 5 mph with gusts to 10 mph: shore good, boat good, kayak good by our heuristic thresholds.
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