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Cleveland, OH Fishing Forecast
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Cleveland, OH · ZIP 44114 · NWS CLE forecast updated Oct 23, 4:01 AM
Is it too windy to fish in Cleveland right now?
12:00 PM: wind 5 mph SE, gusts 6 mph · Mostly Sunny
No — good breeze
No — good breeze
No — good breeze
No — good breeze
Right-now fishing score: 66 (Yes — good day) for boat fishing. Pressure 1028 hPa, trend +0.4 hPa/3h. Wind thresholds are heuristics — see the wind guide.
Cleveland fishing today
- 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
- Sunrise/sunset low-light window
- Major solunar period (moon overhead/underfoot)
- Minor solunar period (moonrise/moonset)
Best times
- 12:00 PM–2:00 PM 57 out of 100 Major solunar period (moon overhead/underfoot) · Light breeze — good chop (5 mph)
- 4:00 PM–6:00 PM 52 out of 100 Light breeze — good chop (9 mph) · Minor solunar period (moonrise/moonset)
- 6:00 PM–8:00 PM 60 out of 100 Sunrise/sunset low-light window · Light breeze — good chop (9 mph)
Cleveland fishing tomorrow
- Light breeze — good chop (3 mph)
- 🧭 Wind under 4 mph: direction (SE) not scored
- 🧭 Traditional angler lore: east/northeast wind (NE) said to slow the bite, small minus
- Sunrise/sunset low-light window
- Minor solunar period (moonrise/moonset)
- Major solunar period (moon overhead/underfoot)
Best times
- 7:00 AM–9:00 AM 65 out of 100 Sunrise/sunset low-light window · Light breeze — good chop (5 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 62 out of 100 Sunrise/sunset low-light window · Light breeze — good chop (5 mph)
7-day fishing outlook for Cleveland
49–63°F · Waxing Gibbous
43–64°F · Waxing Gibbous
44–68°F · Waxing Gibbous
49–66°F · Full Moon
49–61°F · Waning Gibbous
46–64°F · Waning Gibbous
50–68°F · Waning Gibbous
Hunting conditions near Cleveland
Deer movement score today 72 (Good deer movement expected) · Rut phase (estimate): Seeking & chasing
- 4:00 PM–6:00 PM 66 out of 100 Stable high pressure (1028 hPa) · Wind 9 mph — ideal for covering sound/scent · Steady NE wind (within ±0° over ±3 h): predictable scent cone
- 6:00 PM–7:05 PM 79 out of 100 Dusk movement window · Stable high pressure (1028 hPa) · Wind 9 mph — ideal for covering sound/scent
- 8:00 AM–10:00 AM 76 out of 100 Dawn movement window · Wind 5 mph — ideal for covering sound/scent · Steady SE wind (within ±0° over ±3 h): predictable scent cone
Cleveland at a glance
| Coordinates | 41.520, -81.679 |
|---|---|
| Time zone | America/New_York |
| NWS forecast office / grid | CLE 84,66 |
| Grid elevation | 617 ft |
| Pressure data | Observed at KBKL (next 6 h only) |
| Sunrise / sunset today | 7:48 AM / 6:35 PM |
| Moon today | Waxing Gibbous, 92% illuminated |
| Solunar rating today | 3/5 |
Solunar calendar for Cleveland
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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.
Ohio fishing regulations
Seasons, licenses, size and creel limits are set by the Ohio DNR Division of Wildlife. Always check current Ohio fishing regulations before you go.
More Ohio locations: Columbus, Port Clinton · Ohio fishing forecast
Frequently asked questions
Is today a good day to fish in Cleveland?
This forecast scores today 59/100 (“Marginal”) for Cleveland, based on the NWS CLE hourly forecast and solunar data. It’s a heuristic and updates through the day.
What is the best time to fish in Cleveland today?
Today’s best-scoring windows: 12:00 PM–2:00 PM (57), 4:00 PM–6:00 PM (52), 6:00 PM–8:00 PM (60) local time (America/New_York).
Is it too windy to fish in Cleveland right now?
Current forecast wind is 5 mph with gusts to 6 mph: shore good, boat good, kayak good by our heuristic thresholds.
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