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Port Clinton, OH Fishing Forecast
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Port Clinton, OH · ZIP 43452 · NWS CLE forecast updated Oct 22, 12:16 PM
Is it too windy to fish in Port Clinton right now?
12:00 PM: wind 6 mph N, gusts 8 mph · Sunny
No — good breeze
No — good breeze
No — good breeze
No — good breeze
Right-now fishing score: 41 (Sit it out) for boat fishing. Pressure 1025 hPa, trend +0.4 hPa/3h. Wind thresholds are heuristics — see the wind guide.
Port Clinton fishing today
- Light breeze — good chop (6 mph)
- 🧭 Traditional angler lore: north wind (N) often follows a front, small minus
- 🧭 Wind under 4 mph: direction (NE) not scored
- Stable high pressure (1025 hPa) — bluebird conditions, go deeper/slower
- Sunrise/sunset low-light window
- Minor solunar period (moonrise/moonset)
Best times
- 5:00 PM–7:00 PM 52 out of 100 Minor solunar period (moonrise/moonset) · Light breeze — good chop (5 mph) · Sunrise/sunset low-light window
- 7:00 PM–9:00 PM 47 out of 100 Sunrise/sunset low-light window
- 9:00 PM–11:00 PM 50 out of 100 Major solunar period (moon overhead/underfoot)
Port Clinton fishing tomorrow
- Light breeze — good chop (7 mph)
- 🧭 Traditional angler lore: east/northeast wind (NE) said to slow the bite, small minus
- Sunrise/sunset low-light window
- 🧭 Wind shifted S to NE (135°) in 1 h: possible front, no pressure data to confirm (not scored)
- Minor solunar period (moonrise/moonset)
- 🧭 Wind under 4 mph: direction (E) not scored
Best times
- 7:00 AM–9:00 AM 62 out of 100 Sunrise/sunset low-light window · Light breeze — good chop (5 mph)
- 11:00 AM–1:00 PM 69 out of 100 Major solunar period (moon overhead/underfoot) · Light breeze — good chop (5 mph)
- 6:00 PM–8:00 PM 62 out of 100 Sunrise/sunset low-light window · Light breeze — good chop (9 mph)
7-day fishing outlook for Port Clinton
Hunting conditions near Port Clinton
Deer movement score today 64 (Fair) · Rut phase (estimate): Seeking & chasing
- 1:00 PM–3:00 PM 64 out of 100 Stable high pressure (1025 hPa) · Wind 6 mph — ideal for covering sound/scent · Steady N wind (within ±0° over ±3 h): predictable scent cone
- 6:00 PM–8:00 PM 66 out of 100 Dusk movement window · Rut phase: Seeking & chasing
- 8:00 AM–10:00 AM 65 out of 100 Dawn movement window · Wind 5 mph — ideal for covering sound/scent · Rut phase: Seeking & chasing
Port Clinton at a glance
| Coordinates | 41.507, -82.953 |
|---|---|
| Time zone | America/New_York |
| NWS forecast office / grid | CLE 40,62 |
| Grid elevation | 571 ft |
| Pressure data | Observed at KTDZ (next 6 h only) |
| Sunrise / sunset today | 7:52 AM / 6:42 PM |
| Moon today | Waxing Gibbous, 86% illuminated |
| Solunar rating today | 1/5 |
Solunar calendar for Port Clinton
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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 Port Clinton?
This forecast scores today 49/100 (“Marginal”) for Port Clinton, 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 Port Clinton today?
Today’s best-scoring windows: 5:00 PM–7:00 PM (52), 7:00 PM–9:00 PM (47), 9:00 PM–11:00 PM (50) local time (America/New_York).
Is it too windy to fish in Port Clinton right now?
Current forecast wind is 6 mph with gusts to 8 mph: shore good, boat good, kayak good by our heuristic thresholds.
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