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Knoxville, TN Fishing Forecast
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Knoxville, TN · ZIP 37902 · NWS MRX forecast updated Oct 23, 7:06 AM
Is it too windy to fish in Knoxville 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: 66 (Yes — good day) for boat fishing. Pressure 1020 hPa, trend +0.1 hPa/3h. Wind thresholds are heuristics — see the wind guide.
Knoxville fishing today
- Pressure stable
- 🧭 Wind under 4 mph: direction not scored
- Sunrise/sunset low-light window
- Major solunar period (moon overhead/underfoot)
- Light breeze — good chop (5 mph)
- 🧭 Traditional angler lore: east/northeast wind (NE) said to slow the bite, small minus
Best times
- 12:00 PM–2:00 PM 58 out of 100 Major solunar period (moon overhead/underfoot) · Pressure stable · Light breeze — good chop (5 mph)
- 4:00 PM–6:00 PM 53 out of 100 Pressure stable · Minor solunar period (moonrise/moonset)
- 6:00 PM–8:00 PM 59 out of 100 Sunrise/sunset low-light window · Pressure stable
Knoxville fishing tomorrow
- 🧭 Wind under 4 mph: direction not scored
- Stable high pressure (1026 hPa) — bluebird conditions, go deeper/slower
- Pressure rising slowly (+1.2 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 61 out of 100 Minor solunar period (moonrise/moonset) · Sunrise/sunset low-light window · Light breeze — good chop (5 mph)
7-day fishing outlook for Knoxville
53–73°F · Waxing Gibbous
44–72°F · Waxing Gibbous
44–71°F · Waxing Gibbous
42–72°F · Full Moon
44–75°F · Waning Gibbous
48–73°F · Waning Gibbous
46–75°F · Waning Gibbous
Hunting conditions near Knoxville
Deer movement score today 66 (Good deer movement expected) · Rut phase (estimate): Seeking & chasing
- 6:00 PM–7:21 PM 71 out of 100 Dusk movement window · Rut phase: Seeking & chasing
- 8:00 AM–10:00 AM 83 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
- 11:00 AM–12:46 PM 67 out of 100 Stable high pressure (1026 hPa) · Moon overhead/underfoot (major period) · Rut phase: Seeking & chasing
Knoxville at a glance
| Coordinates | 35.962, -83.920 |
|---|---|
| Time zone | America/New_York |
| NWS forecast office / grid | MRX 71,51 |
| Grid elevation | 942 ft |
| Pressure data | NWS gridpoint forecast |
| Sunrise / sunset today | 7:50 AM / 6:51 PM |
| Moon today | Waxing Gibbous, 92% illuminated |
| Solunar rating today | 2/5 |
Solunar calendar for Knoxville
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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.
Tennessee fishing regulations
Seasons, licenses, size and creel limits are set by the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency. Always check current Tennessee fishing regulations before you go.
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Frequently asked questions
Is today a good day to fish in Knoxville?
This forecast scores today 58/100 (“Marginal”) for Knoxville, based on the NWS MRX hourly forecast and solunar data. It’s a heuristic and updates through the day.
What is the best time to fish in Knoxville today?
Today’s best-scoring windows: 12:00 PM–2:00 PM (58), 4:00 PM–6:00 PM (53), 6:00 PM–8:00 PM (59) local time (America/New_York).
Is it too windy to fish in Knoxville 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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