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Columbus, OH Fishing Forecast
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Columbus, OH · ZIP 43215 · NWS ILN forecast updated Oct 22, 12:09 PM
Is it too windy to fish in Columbus right now?
12:00 PM: wind 3 mph N, gusts 8 mph · Sunny
No — good breeze
No — good breeze
No — good breeze
No — good breeze
Right-now fishing score: 45 (Marginal) for boat fishing. Pressure 1024 hPa, trend +0.9 hPa/3h. Wind thresholds are heuristics — see the wind guide.
Columbus fishing today
- Light breeze — good chop (3 mph)
- 🧭 Traditional angler lore: north wind (N) often follows a front, small minus
- Pressure rising slowly (+0.9 hPa/3h)
- 🧭 North wind (N): post-front effect already counted in pressure/front, lore not applied again
- Sunrise/sunset low-light window
- 🧭 Wind under 4 mph: direction (N) not scored
Best times
- 4:00 PM–6:00 PM 49 out of 100 Light breeze — good chop (7 mph) · Minor solunar period (moonrise/moonset)
- 6:00 PM–8:00 PM 55 out of 100 Sunrise/sunset low-light window · Light breeze — good chop (6 mph)
- 9:00 PM–11:00 PM 53 out of 100 Light breeze — good chop (5 mph) · Major solunar period (moon overhead/underfoot)
Columbus fishing tomorrow
- 🧭 Wind under 4 mph: direction (N) not scored
- Light breeze — good chop (3 mph)
- Sunrise/sunset low-light window
- 🧭 Traditional angler lore: east/northeast wind (NE) said to slow the bite, small minus
- Minor solunar period (moonrise/moonset)
- Major solunar period (moon overhead/underfoot)
Best times
- 7:00 AM–9:00 AM 56 out of 100 Sunrise/sunset low-light window
- 11:00 AM–1:00 PM 61 out of 100 Major solunar period (moon overhead/underfoot)
- 6:00 PM–8:00 PM 60 out of 100 Sunrise/sunset low-light window · Light breeze — good chop (5 mph)
7-day fishing outlook for Columbus
Hunting conditions near Columbus
Deer movement score today 77 (Good deer movement expected) · Rut phase (estimate): Seeking & chasing
- 1:00 PM–3:00 PM 67 out of 100 Pressure rising (+0.9 hPa/3h) · Wind 5 mph — ideal for covering sound/scent · Steady N wind (within ±0° over ±3 h): predictable scent cone
- 6:00 PM–8:00 PM 82 out of 100 Dusk movement window · Wind 6 mph — ideal for covering sound/scent · Steady N wind (within ±39° over ±3 h): predictable scent cone
- 8:00 AM–10:00 AM 72 out of 100 Dawn movement window · Rut phase: Seeking & chasing
Columbus at a glance
| Coordinates | 39.967, -83.013 |
|---|---|
| Time zone | America/New_York |
| NWS forecast office / grid | ILN 84,81 |
| Grid elevation | 699 ft |
| Pressure data | Observed at KTZR (next 6 h only) |
| Sunrise / sunset today | 7:50 AM / 6:44 PM |
| Moon today | Waxing Gibbous, 86% illuminated |
| Solunar rating today | 1/5 |
Solunar calendar for Columbus
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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.
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Frequently asked questions
Is today a good day to fish in Columbus?
This forecast scores today 52/100 (“Marginal”) for Columbus, based on the NWS ILN hourly forecast and solunar data. It’s a heuristic and updates through the day.
What is the best time to fish in Columbus today?
Today’s best-scoring windows: 4:00 PM–6:00 PM (49), 6:00 PM–8:00 PM (55), 9:00 PM–11:00 PM (53) local time (America/New_York).
Is it too windy to fish in Columbus right now?
Current forecast wind is 3 mph with gusts to 8 mph: shore good, boat good, kayak good by our heuristic thresholds.
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