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Bend, OR Fishing Forecast
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Bend, OR · ZIP 97701 · NWS PDT forecast updated Oct 22, 3:51 AM
Is it too windy to fish in Bend right now?
8:00 AM: wind 1 mph SW, gusts 3 mph · Rain Showers Likely
No — calm
No — calm
No — calm
No — calm
Right-now fishing score: 49 (Marginal) for boat fishing. Pressure 1011 hPa, trend -0.3 hPa/3h. Wind thresholds are heuristics — see the wind guide.
Bend fishing today
- Light breeze — good chop (3 mph)
- Rain likely (73%)
- Pressure stable
- 🧭 Wind under 4 mph: direction (SW) not scored
- Sunrise/sunset low-light window
- Major solunar period (moon overhead/underfoot)
Best times
- 9:00 AM–11:00 AM 54 out of 100 Major solunar period (moon overhead/underfoot) · Pressure stable
- 3:00 PM–5:00 PM 57 out of 100 Light breeze — good chop (7 mph) · Minor solunar period (moonrise/moonset)
- 6:00 PM–8:00 PM 61 out of 100 Sunrise/sunset low-light window · Light breeze — good chop (10 mph)
Bend fishing tomorrow
- Light breeze — good chop (5 mph)
- Cold (31°F)
- Sunrise/sunset low-light window
- 🧭 Traditional angler lore: west/southwest wind (W) said to be best, small plus
- 🧭 Traditional angler lore: north wind (N) often follows a front, small minus
- Minor solunar period (moonrise/moonset)
Best times
- 7:00 AM–9:00 AM 61 out of 100 Sunrise/sunset low-light window · Light breeze — good chop (5 mph) · Traditional angler lore: west/southwest wind (W) said to be best, small plus
- 10:00 AM–12:00 PM 70 out of 100 Major solunar period (moon overhead/underfoot) · Light breeze — good chop (5 mph)
- 6:00 PM–8:00 PM 63 out of 100 Sunrise/sunset low-light window · Light breeze — good chop (6 mph)
7-day fishing outlook for Bend
Hunting conditions near Bend
Deer movement score today 76 (Good deer movement expected) · Rut phase (estimate): Seeking & chasing
- 3:00 PM–5:00 PM 71 out of 100 Wind 7 mph — ideal for covering sound/scent · Steady NW wind (within ±0° over ±3 h): predictable scent cone · Post-cold-front pattern: NW wind with temps 16°F lower than 24 h ago
- 5:00 PM–7:00 PM 84 out of 100 Dusk movement window · Wind 9 mph — ideal for covering sound/scent · Steady NW wind (within ±0° over ±3 h): predictable scent cone
- 7:00 AM–9:00 AM 83 out of 100 Dawn movement window · Wind 5 mph — ideal for covering sound/scent · Steady W wind (within ±26° over ±3 h): predictable scent cone
Bend at a glance
| Coordinates | 43.998, -121.034 |
|---|---|
| Time zone | America/Los_Angeles |
| NWS forecast office / grid | PDT 44,36 |
| Grid elevation | 3632 ft |
| Pressure data | Observed at KBDN (next 6 h only) |
| Sunrise / sunset today | 7:28 AM / 6:10 PM |
| Moon today | Waxing Gibbous, 87% illuminated |
| Solunar rating today | 2/5 |
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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.
Oregon fishing regulations
Seasons, licenses, size and creel limits are set by the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife. Always check current Oregon fishing regulations before you go.
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Frequently asked questions
Is today a good day to fish in Bend?
This forecast scores today 57/100 (“Marginal”) for Bend, based on the NWS PDT hourly forecast and solunar data. It’s a heuristic and updates through the day.
What is the best time to fish in Bend today?
Today’s best-scoring windows: 9:00 AM–11:00 AM (54), 3:00 PM–5:00 PM (57), 6:00 PM–8:00 PM (61) local time (America/Los_Angeles).
Is it too windy to fish in Bend right now?
Current forecast wind is 1 mph with gusts to 3 mph: shore calm, boat calm, kayak calm by our heuristic thresholds.
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