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Portland, OR Fishing Forecast
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Portland, OR · ZIP 97204 · NWS PQR forecast updated Oct 23, 11:41 AM
Is it too windy to fish in Portland right now?
12:00 PM: wind 2 mph SW, gusts 5 mph · Mostly Sunny
No — calm
No — calm
No — calm
No — calm
Right-now fishing score: 48 (Marginal) for boat fishing. Pressure 1027 hPa, trend +0.8 hPa/3h. Wind thresholds are heuristics — see the wind guide.
Portland fishing today
- Pressure rising slowly (+0.8 hPa/3h)
- 🧭 Wind under 4 mph: direction (SW) not scored
- 🧭 Wind under 4 mph: direction not scored
- Sunrise/sunset low-light window
- Minor solunar period (moonrise/moonset)
Best times
- 4:00 PM–6:00 PM 52 out of 100 Minor solunar period (moonrise/moonset)
- 6:00 PM–8:00 PM 59 out of 100 Sunrise/sunset low-light window
- 8:00 PM–10:00 PM 50 out of 100
Portland fishing tomorrow
- 🧭 Wind under 4 mph: direction (NNW) not scored
- 🧭 Wind under 4 mph: direction not scored
- Sunrise/sunset low-light window
- Minor solunar period (moonrise/moonset)
- Major solunar period (moon overhead/underfoot)
Best times
- 7:00 AM–9:00 AM 64 out of 100 Sunrise/sunset low-light window
- 11:00 AM–1:00 PM 69 out of 100 Major solunar period (moon overhead/underfoot)
- 6:00 PM–8:00 PM 64 out of 100 Sunrise/sunset low-light window
7-day fishing outlook for Portland
46–61°F · Waxing Gibbous
40–62°F · Waxing Gibbous
43–59°F · Full Moon
48–60°F · Waning Gibbous
47–61°F · Waning Gibbous
45–61°F · Waning Gibbous
45–63°F · Waning Gibbous
Hunting conditions near Portland
Deer movement score today 63 (Fair) · Rut phase (estimate): Seeking & chasing
- 5:00 PM–6:43 PM 72 out of 100 Dusk movement window · Pressure rising (+0.8 hPa/3h) · Moonrise/moonset (minor period)
- 8:00 AM–10:00 AM 66 out of 100 Dawn movement window · Rut phase: Seeking & chasing
- 10:00 AM–12:00 PM 57 out of 100 Rut phase: Seeking & chasing · Moon overhead/underfoot (major period)
Portland at a glance
| Coordinates | 45.518, -122.674 |
|---|---|
| Time zone | America/Los_Angeles |
| NWS forecast office / grid | PQR 113,104 |
| Grid elevation | 200 ft |
| Pressure data | Observed at KPDX (next 6 h only) |
| Sunrise / sunset today | 7:38 AM / 6:13 PM |
| Moon today | Waxing Gibbous, 93% illuminated |
| Solunar rating today | 3/5 |
Solunar calendar for Portland
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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.
More Oregon locations: Bend, Astoria · Oregon fishing forecast
Frequently asked questions
Is today a good day to fish in Portland?
This forecast scores today 55/100 (“Marginal”) for Portland, based on the NWS PQR hourly forecast and solunar data. It’s a heuristic and updates through the day.
What is the best time to fish in Portland today?
Today’s best-scoring windows: 4:00 PM–6:00 PM (52), 6:00 PM–8:00 PM (59), 8:00 PM–10:00 PM (50) local time (America/Los_Angeles).
Is it too windy to fish in Portland right now?
Current forecast wind is 2 mph with gusts to 5 mph: shore calm, boat calm, kayak calm by our heuristic thresholds.
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