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Erie, PA Fishing Forecast
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Erie, PA · ZIP 16501 · NWS CLE forecast updated Oct 23, 1:16 PM
Is it too windy to fish in Erie right now?
3:00 PM: wind 8 mph NE, gusts 12 mph · Sunny
No — good breeze
No — good breeze
No — good breeze
No — good breeze
Right-now fishing score: 62 (Marginal) for boat fishing. Pressure 1028 hPa, trend -0.6 hPa/3h. Wind thresholds are heuristics — see the wind guide.
Erie fishing today
- Light breeze — good chop (8 mph)
- 🧭 Traditional angler lore: east/northeast wind (NE) said to slow the bite, small minus
- Pressure falling slowly (-0.6 hPa/3h) — fish often feed ahead of a front
- Sunrise/sunset low-light window
- Minor solunar period (moonrise/moonset)
Best times
- 4:00 PM–6:00 PM 66 out of 100 Pressure falling slowly (-0.6 hPa/3h) — fish often feed ahead of a front · Light breeze — good chop (8 mph) · Minor solunar period (moonrise/moonset)
- 6:00 PM–8:00 PM 72 out of 100 Sunrise/sunset low-light window · Pressure falling slowly (-0.6 hPa/3h) — fish often feed ahead of a front · Light breeze — good chop (7 mph)
- 8:00 PM–10:00 PM 57 out of 100 Pressure falling slowly (-0.6 hPa/3h) — fish often feed ahead of a front · Light breeze — good chop (5 mph)
Erie fishing tomorrow
- Light breeze — good chop (6 mph)
- 🧭 Wind under 4 mph: direction (SE) not scored
- Sunrise/sunset low-light window
- Minor solunar period (moonrise/moonset)
- Major solunar period (moon overhead/underfoot)
- 🧭 Traditional angler lore: east/northeast wind (NE) said to slow the bite, small minus
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 65 out of 100 Sunrise/sunset low-light window · Light breeze — good chop (3 mph)
7-day fishing outlook for Erie
46–58°F · Waxing Gibbous
40–61°F · Waxing Gibbous
41–65°F · Waxing Gibbous
47–64°F · Full Moon
46–57°F · Waning Gibbous
43–61°F · Waning Gibbous
48–65°F · Waning Gibbous
Hunting conditions near Erie
Deer movement score today 81 (Good deer movement expected) · Rut phase (estimate): Seeking & chasing
- 3:00 PM–5:00 PM 71 out of 100 Pressure falling slowly — pre-front feeding · Wind 8 mph — ideal for covering sound/scent · Steady NE wind (within ±0° over ±3 h): predictable scent cone
- 5:00 PM–6:58 PM 88 out of 100 Dusk movement window · Pressure falling slowly — pre-front feeding · Wind 8 mph — ideal for covering sound/scent
- 8:00 AM–10:00 AM 82 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
Erie at a glance
| Coordinates | 42.121, -80.089 |
|---|---|
| Time zone | America/New_York |
| NWS forecast office / grid | CLE 135,99 |
| Grid elevation | 719 ft |
| Pressure data | Observed at KERI (next 6 h only) |
| Sunrise / sunset today | 7:43 AM / 6:28 PM |
| Moon today | Waxing Gibbous, 92% illuminated |
| Solunar rating today | 3/5 |
Solunar calendar for Erie
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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.
Pennsylvania fishing regulations
Seasons, licenses, size and creel limits are set by the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission. Always check current Pennsylvania fishing regulations before you go.
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Frequently asked questions
Is today a good day to fish in Erie?
This forecast scores today 69/100 (“Yes — good day”) for Erie, 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 Erie today?
Today’s best-scoring windows: 4:00 PM–6:00 PM (66), 6:00 PM–8:00 PM (72), 8:00 PM–10:00 PM (57) local time (America/New_York).
Is it too windy to fish in Erie right now?
Current forecast wind is 8 mph with gusts to 12 mph: shore good, boat good, kayak good by our heuristic thresholds.
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