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Fargo, ND Fishing Forecast
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Fargo, ND · ZIP 58102 · NWS FGF forecast updated Oct 23, 2:37 PM
Is it too windy to fish in Fargo right now?
3:00 PM: wind 24 mph SSE, gusts 39 mph · Chance Light Rain
Yes — too windy
Yes — too windy
Yes — too windy
Yes — too windy
Right-now fishing score: 30 (Sit it out) for boat fishing. Pressure 1010 hPa, trend -1 hPa/3h. Wind thresholds are heuristics — see the wind guide.
Fargo fishing today
- Pressure falling slowly (-1.0 hPa/3h) — fish often feed ahead of a front
- Too windy for boat fishing (24 mph, gusts 39)
- Sunrise/sunset low-light window
- Chance of rain (53%) — overcast can help
- Minor solunar period (moonrise/moonset)
Best times
- 3:00 PM–5:00 PM 30 out of 100 Pressure falling slowly (-1.0 hPa/3h) — fish often feed ahead of a front
- 5:00 PM–7:00 PM 30 out of 100 Minor solunar period (moonrise/moonset) · Pressure falling slowly (-1.0 hPa/3h) — fish often feed ahead of a front · Sunrise/sunset low-light window
- 7:00 PM–9:00 PM 30 out of 100 Sunrise/sunset low-light window · Pressure falling slowly (-1.0 hPa/3h) — fish often feed ahead of a front
Fargo fishing tomorrow
- Light breeze — good chop (10 mph)
- Too windy for boat fishing (13 mph, gusts 30)
- Sunrise/sunset low-light window
- 🧭 Traditional angler lore: west/southwest wind (SW) said to be best, small plus
- Rough — experienced boat anglers only (18 mph)
- Breezy but fishable (13 mph)
Best times
- 6:00 AM–8:00 AM 66 out of 100 Minor solunar period (moonrise/moonset) · Sunrise/sunset low-light window · Light breeze — good chop (10 mph)
- 6:00 PM–8:00 PM 69 out of 100 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 (7 mph) · Traditional angler lore: west/southwest wind (W) said to be best, small plus
7-day fishing outlook for Fargo
66–68°F · Waxing Gibbous
43–66°F · Waxing Gibbous
32–50°F · Full Moon
31–46°F · Waning Gibbous
33–50°F · Waning Gibbous
40–54°F · Waning Gibbous
34–49°F · Waning Gibbous
Hunting conditions near Fargo
Deer movement score today 46 (Fair) · Rut phase (estimate): Seeking & chasing
- 5:00 PM–6:57 PM 53 out of 100 Dusk movement window · Pressure falling slowly — pre-front feeding · Steady SSE wind (within ±0° over ±3 h): predictable scent cone
- 8:00 AM–10:00 AM 60 out of 100 Dawn movement window · Wind 13 mph — ideal for covering sound/scent · Rut phase: Seeking & chasing
- 12:00 PM–2:00 PM 46 out of 100 Steady WNW wind (within ±0° over ±3 h): predictable scent cone · Moon overhead/underfoot (major period) · Rut phase: Seeking & chasing
Fargo at a glance
| Coordinates | 46.927, -96.835 |
|---|---|
| Time zone | America/Chicago |
| NWS forecast office / grid | FGF 99,59 |
| Grid elevation | 896 ft |
| Pressure data | Observed at KFAR (next 6 h only) |
| Sunrise / sunset today | 7:57 AM / 6:27 PM |
| Moon today | Waxing Gibbous, 92% illuminated |
| Solunar rating today | 3/5 |
Solunar calendar for Fargo
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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: Bismarck, Devils Lake · North Dakota fishing forecast
Frequently asked questions
Is today a good day to fish in Fargo?
This forecast scores today 30/100 (“Sit it out”) for Fargo, based on the NWS FGF hourly forecast and solunar data. It’s a heuristic and updates through the day.
What is the best time to fish in Fargo today?
Today’s best-scoring windows: 3:00 PM–5:00 PM (30), 5:00 PM–7:00 PM (30), 7:00 PM–9:00 PM (30) local time (America/Chicago).
Is it too windy to fish in Fargo right now?
Current forecast wind is 24 mph with gusts to 39 mph: shore too windy, boat too windy, kayak too windy by our heuristic thresholds.
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