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Bismarck, ND Fishing Forecast
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Bismarck, ND · ZIP 58501 · NWS BIS forecast updated Oct 23, 11:21 AM
Is it too windy to fish in Bismarck right now?
11:00 AM: wind 10 mph SE, gusts 17 mph · Mostly Cloudy
No — good breeze
No — good breeze
Breezy — fishable
Breezy — fishable
Right-now fishing score: 80 (Yes — good day) for boat fishing. Pressure 1008 hPa, trend -1.4 hPa/3h. Wind thresholds are heuristics — see the wind guide.
Bismarck fishing today
- Pressure falling slowly (-1.4 hPa/3h) — fish often feed ahead of a front
- Breezy but fishable (12 mph)
- Rough — experienced boat anglers only (16 mph)
- Major solunar period (moon overhead/underfoot)
- Sunrise/sunset low-light window
- Light breeze — good chop (10 mph)
Best times
- 11:00 AM–1:00 PM 76 out of 100 Major solunar period (moon overhead/underfoot) · Pressure falling slowly (-1.4 hPa/3h) — fish often feed ahead of a front · Light breeze — good chop (10 mph)
- 1:00 PM–3:00 PM 57 out of 100 Pressure falling slowly (-1.4 hPa/3h) — fish often feed ahead of a front
- 6:00 PM–8:00 PM 57 out of 100 Sunrise/sunset low-light window
Bismarck fishing tomorrow
- Too windy for boat fishing (25 mph, gusts 40)
- 🧭 Traditional angler lore: west/southwest wind (W) said to be best, small plus
- Sunrise/sunset low-light window
- Light breeze — good chop (10 mph)
- 🧭 Wind direction bonus ignored: wind speed is the limiting factor
- Minor solunar period (moonrise/moonset)
Best times
- 4:00 PM–6:00 PM 53 out of 100 Traditional angler lore: west/southwest wind (W) said to be best, small plus
- 6:00 PM–8:00 PM 76 out of 100 Minor solunar period (moonrise/moonset) · Sunrise/sunset low-light window · Light breeze — good chop (10 mph)
- 8:00 PM–10:00 PM 62 out of 100 Light breeze — good chop (6 mph) · Traditional angler lore: west/southwest wind (W) said to be best, small plus
7-day fishing outlook for Bismarck
63–77°F · Waxing Gibbous
37–64°F · Waxing Gibbous
29–50°F · Full Moon
32–43°F · Waning Gibbous
32–47°F · Waning Gibbous
36–51°F · Waning Gibbous
32–48°F · Waning Gibbous
Hunting conditions near Bismarck
Deer movement score today 65 (Good deer movement expected) · Rut phase (estimate): Seeking & chasing
- 11:49 AM–1:00 PM 67 out of 100 Pressure falling slowly — pre-front feeding · Wind 10 mph — ideal for covering sound/scent · Steady SE wind (within ±34° over ±3 h): predictable scent cone
- 1:00 PM–3:00 PM 59 out of 100 Pressure falling slowly — pre-front feeding · Wind 13 mph — ideal for covering sound/scent · Steady SE wind (within ±30° over ±3 h): predictable scent cone
- 6:00 PM–7:13 PM 70 out of 100 Dusk movement window · Wind 15 mph — ideal for covering sound/scent · Steady S wind (within ±39° over ±3 h): predictable scent cone
Bismarck at a glance
| Coordinates | 46.815, -100.698 |
|---|---|
| Time zone | America/Chicago |
| NWS forecast office / grid | BIS 113,47 |
| Grid elevation | 1696 ft |
| Pressure data | Observed at KBIS (next 6 h only) |
| Sunrise / sunset today | 8:13 AM / 6:43 PM |
| Moon today | Waxing Gibbous, 92% illuminated |
| Solunar rating today | 3/5 |
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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 Dakota fishing regulations
Seasons, licenses, size and creel limits are set by the North Dakota Game and Fish Department. Always check current North Dakota fishing regulations before you go.
More North Dakota locations: Fargo, Devils Lake · North Dakota fishing forecast
Frequently asked questions
Is today a good day to fish in Bismarck?
This forecast scores today 64/100 (“Marginal”) for Bismarck, based on the NWS BIS hourly forecast and solunar data. It’s a heuristic and updates through the day.
What is the best time to fish in Bismarck today?
Today’s best-scoring windows: 11:00 AM–1:00 PM (76), 1:00 PM–3:00 PM (57), 6:00 PM–8:00 PM (57) local time (America/Chicago).
Is it too windy to fish in Bismarck right now?
Current forecast wind is 10 mph with gusts to 17 mph: shore good, boat good, kayak breezy by our heuristic thresholds.
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