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Pierre, SD Fishing Forecast
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Oahe Acres, SD · ZIP 57501 · NWS ABR forecast updated Oct 22, 11:47 AM
Is it too windy to fish in Pierre right now?
11:00 AM: wind 13 mph SE, gusts 20 mph · Sunny
Breezy — fishable
Breezy — fishable
Yes — too windy
Rough
Right-now fishing score: 68 (Yes — good day) for boat fishing. Pressure 1019 hPa, trend -1.6 hPa/3h. Wind thresholds are heuristics — see the wind guide.
Pierre fishing today
- Too windy for boat fishing (20 mph, gusts 29)
- Pressure falling slowly (-1.6 hPa/3h) — fish often feed ahead of a front
- Breezy but fishable (13 mph)
- Sunrise/sunset low-light window
- Major solunar period (moon overhead/underfoot)
- Rough — experienced boat anglers only (17 mph)
Best times
- 11:00 AM–1:00 PM 61 out of 100 Major solunar period (moon overhead/underfoot) · Pressure falling slowly (-1.6 hPa/3h) — fish often feed ahead of a front
- 1:00 PM–3:00 PM 53 out of 100 Pressure falling slowly (-1.6 hPa/3h) — fish often feed ahead of a front
- 6:00 PM–8:00 PM 26 out of 100 Sunrise/sunset low-light window
Pierre fishing tomorrow
- Too windy for boat fishing (20 mph, gusts 29)
- Rough — experienced boat anglers only (17 mph)
- Sunrise/sunset low-light window
- Minor solunar period (moonrise/moonset)
- Major solunar period (moon overhead/underfoot)
Best times
- 4:00 AM–6:00 AM 40 out of 100 Minor solunar period (moonrise/moonset)
- 7:00 PM–9:00 PM 41 out of 100 Sunrise/sunset low-light window
- 9:00 PM–11:00 PM 42 out of 100
7-day fishing outlook for Pierre
Hunting conditions near Pierre
Deer movement score today 58 (Fair) · Rut phase (estimate): Seeking & chasing
- 11:00 AM–1:00 PM 63 out of 100 Pressure falling slowly — pre-front feeding · Wind 13 mph — ideal for covering sound/scent · Steady SE wind (within ±11° over ±3 h): predictable scent cone
- 1:00 PM–3:00 PM 59 out of 100 Pressure falling slowly — pre-front feeding · Wind 14 mph — ideal for covering sound/scent · Steady SSE wind (within ±11° over ±3 h): predictable scent cone
- 6:00 PM–8:00 PM 57 out of 100 Dusk movement window · Steady SE wind (within ±19° over ±3 h): predictable scent cone · Rut phase: Seeking & chasing
Pierre at a glance
| Coordinates | 44.528, -100.309 |
|---|---|
| Time zone | America/Chicago |
| NWS forecast office / grid | ABR 57,51 |
| Grid elevation | 1798 ft |
| Pressure data | Observed at KPIR (next 6 h only) |
| Sunrise / sunset today | 8:06 AM / 6:47 PM |
| Moon today | Waxing Gibbous, 86% 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.
South Dakota fishing regulations
Seasons, licenses, size and creel limits are set by the South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks. Always check current South Dakota fishing regulations before you go.
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Frequently asked questions
Is today a good day to fish in Pierre?
This forecast scores today 49/100 (“Marginal”) for Pierre, based on the NWS ABR hourly forecast and solunar data. It’s a heuristic and updates through the day.
What is the best time to fish in Pierre today?
Today’s best-scoring windows: 11:00 AM–1:00 PM (61), 1:00 PM–3:00 PM (53), 6:00 PM–8:00 PM (26) local time (America/Chicago).
Is it too windy to fish in Pierre right now?
Current forecast wind is 13 mph with gusts to 20 mph: shore breezy, boat breezy, kayak too windy by our heuristic thresholds.
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