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Columbia, SC Fishing Forecast
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Columbia, SC · ZIP 29201 · NWS CAE forecast updated Oct 22, 2:21 AM
Is it too windy to fish in Columbia right now?
1:00 PM: wind 2 mph N, gusts 6 mph · Sunny
No — calm
No — calm
No — calm
No — calm
Right-now fishing score: 45 (Marginal) for boat fishing. Pressure 1021 hPa, trend -0.1 hPa/3h. Wind thresholds are heuristics — see the wind guide.
Columbia fishing today
- 🧭 Wind under 4 mph: direction (N) not scored
- Light breeze — good chop (3 mph)
- Pressure stable
- 🧭 Traditional angler lore: north wind (N) often follows a front, small minus
- Sunrise/sunset low-light window
- Minor solunar period (moonrise/moonset)
Best times
- 2:00 PM–4:00 PM 50 out of 100 Pressure stable · Light breeze — good chop (3 mph)
- 5:00 PM–7:00 PM 55 out of 100 Minor solunar period (moonrise/moonset) · Light breeze — good chop (5 mph) · Sunrise/sunset low-light window
- 9:00 PM–11:00 PM 50 out of 100 Major solunar period (moon overhead/underfoot)
Columbia fishing tomorrow
- Light breeze — good chop (3 mph)
- 🧭 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
- Minor solunar period (moonrise/moonset)
- Major solunar period (moon overhead/underfoot)
Best times
- 7:00 AM–9:00 AM 61 out of 100 Sunrise/sunset low-light window · Light breeze — good chop (3 mph)
- 10:00 AM–12:00 PM 63 out of 100 Major solunar period (moon overhead/underfoot) · Light breeze — good chop (6 mph)
- 6:00 PM–8:00 PM 58 out of 100 Sunrise/sunset low-light window · Light breeze — good chop (6 mph)
7-day fishing outlook for Columbia
Hunting conditions near Columbia
Deer movement score today 64 (Fair) · Rut phase (estimate): Pre-rut
- 5:00 PM–7:00 PM 67 out of 100 Wind 5 mph — ideal for covering sound/scent · Steady N wind (within ±0° over ±3 h): predictable scent cone · Moonrise/moonset (minor period)
- 9:00 AM–11:00 AM 82 out of 100 Dawn movement window · Cooler than normal by ~5°F (est.) · Wind 5 mph — ideal for covering sound/scent
- 11:00 AM–1:00 PM 70 out of 100 Cooler than normal by ~5°F (est.) · Wind 7 mph — ideal for covering sound/scent · Steady NE wind (within ±39° over ±3 h): predictable scent cone
Columbia at a glance
| Coordinates | 33.983, -81.028 |
|---|---|
| Time zone | America/New_York |
| NWS forecast office / grid | CAE 65,60 |
| Grid elevation | 190 ft |
| Pressure data | Observed at KCUB (next 6 h only) |
| Sunrise / sunset today | 7:35 AM / 6:43 PM |
| Moon today | Waxing Gibbous, 86% illuminated |
| Solunar rating today | 1/5 |
Solunar calendar for Columbia
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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.
South Carolina fishing regulations
Seasons, licenses, size and creel limits are set by the South Carolina DNR. Always check current South Carolina fishing regulations before you go.
More South Carolina locations: Charleston, Myrtle Beach · South Carolina fishing forecast
Frequently asked questions
Is today a good day to fish in Columbia?
This forecast scores today 52/100 (“Marginal”) for Columbia, based on the NWS CAE hourly forecast and solunar data. It’s a heuristic and updates through the day.
What is the best time to fish in Columbia today?
Today’s best-scoring windows: 2:00 PM–4:00 PM (50), 5:00 PM–7:00 PM (55), 9:00 PM–11:00 PM (50) local time (America/New_York).
Is it too windy to fish in Columbia right now?
Current forecast wind is 2 mph with gusts to 6 mph: shore calm, boat calm, kayak calm by our heuristic thresholds.
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