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Pittsburgh, PA Fishing Forecast
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Pittsburgh, PA · ZIP 15222 · NWS PBZ forecast updated Oct 23, 6:36 AM
Is it too windy to fish in Pittsburgh right now?
12:00 PM: wind 5 mph NE, gusts 8 mph · Sunny
No — good breeze
No — good breeze
No — good breeze
No — good breeze
Right-now fishing score: 44 (Sit it out) for boat fishing. Pressure 1057 hPa, trend +0.4 hPa/3h. Wind thresholds are heuristics — see the wind guide.
Pittsburgh fishing today
- Light breeze — good chop (5 mph)
- Stable high pressure (1057 hPa) — bluebird conditions, go deeper/slower
- 🧭 Traditional angler lore: east/northeast wind (NE) said to slow the bite, small minus
- 🧭 Wind under 4 mph: direction (NE) not scored
- Sunrise/sunset low-light window
- Pressure rising slowly (+0.6 hPa/3h)
Best times
- 4:00 PM–6:00 PM 48 out of 100 Light breeze — good chop (5 mph) · Minor solunar period (moonrise/moonset)
- 6:00 PM–8:00 PM 57 out of 100 Sunrise/sunset low-light window · Light breeze — good chop (3 mph)
- 8:00 PM–10:00 PM 47 out of 100 Light breeze — good chop (3 mph)
Pittsburgh fishing tomorrow
- 🧭 Wind under 4 mph: direction (E) not scored
- Stable high pressure (1063 hPa) — bluebird conditions, go deeper/slower
- Pressure rising slowly (+1.0 hPa/3h)
- Sunrise/sunset low-light window
- Minor solunar period (moonrise/moonset)
- Major solunar period (moon overhead/underfoot)
Best times
- 7:00 AM–9:00 AM 58 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 56 out of 100 Sunrise/sunset low-light window
7-day fishing outlook for Pittsburgh
44–64°F · Waxing Gibbous
38–66°F · Waxing Gibbous
36–67°F · Waxing Gibbous
38–70°F · Full Moon
43–66°F · Waning Gibbous
43–68°F · Waning Gibbous
43–70°F · Waning Gibbous
Hunting conditions near Pittsburgh
Deer movement score today 73 (Good deer movement expected) · Rut phase (estimate): Seeking & chasing
- 1:00 PM–3:00 PM 70 out of 100 Stable high pressure (1057 hPa) · Wind 5 mph — ideal for covering sound/scent · Steady NE wind (within ±0° over ±3 h): predictable scent cone
- 5:00 PM–7:00 PM 75 out of 100 Stable high pressure (1057 hPa) · Wind 5 mph — ideal for covering sound/scent · Steady NE wind (within ±0° over ±3 h): predictable scent cone
- 8:00 AM–10:00 AM 80 out of 100 Dawn movement window · Pressure rising after a front (+4.7 hPa from 24h low) — deer move after storms · Rut phase: Seeking & chasing
Pittsburgh at a glance
| Coordinates | 40.450, -79.991 |
|---|---|
| Time zone | America/New_York |
| NWS forecast office / grid | PBZ 78,67 |
| Grid elevation | 791 ft |
| Pressure data | NWS gridpoint forecast |
| Sunrise / sunset today | 7:40 AM / 6:30 PM |
| Moon today | Waxing Gibbous, 92% illuminated |
| Solunar rating today | 2/5 |
Solunar calendar for Pittsburgh
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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 Pittsburgh?
This forecast scores today 52/100 (“Marginal”) for Pittsburgh, based on the NWS PBZ hourly forecast and solunar data. It’s a heuristic and updates through the day.
What is the best time to fish in Pittsburgh today?
Today’s best-scoring windows: 4:00 PM–6:00 PM (48), 6:00 PM–8:00 PM (57), 8:00 PM–10:00 PM (47) local time (America/New_York).
Is it too windy to fish in Pittsburgh right now?
Current forecast wind is 5 mph with gusts to 8 mph: shore good, boat good, kayak good by our heuristic thresholds.
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