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Memphis, TN Fishing Forecast
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Memphis, TN · ZIP 38103 · NWS MEG forecast updated Oct 23, 1:26 PM
Is it too windy to fish in Memphis right now?
2:00 PM: wind 5 mph ENE, gusts 9 mph · Sunny
No — good breeze
No — good breeze
No — good breeze
No — good breeze
Right-now fishing score: 58 (Marginal) for boat fishing. Pressure 1022 hPa, trend -1.5 hPa/3h. Wind thresholds are heuristics — see the wind guide.
Memphis fishing today
- Light breeze — good chop (5 mph)
- 🧭 Traditional angler lore: east/northeast wind (ENE) said to slow the bite, small minus
- Pressure falling slowly (-1.5 hPa/3h) — fish often feed ahead of a front
- Sunrise/sunset low-light window
- Minor solunar period (moonrise/moonset)
Best times
- 2:00 PM–4:00 PM 58 out of 100 Pressure falling slowly (-1.5 hPa/3h) — fish often feed ahead of a front · Light breeze — good chop (5 mph)
- 4:00 PM–6:00 PM 62 out of 100 Pressure falling slowly (-1.5 hPa/3h) — fish often feed ahead of a front · Light breeze — good chop (5 mph) · Minor solunar period (moonrise/moonset)
- 6:00 PM–8:00 PM 68 out of 100 Sunrise/sunset low-light window · Pressure falling slowly (-1.5 hPa/3h) — fish often feed ahead of a front · Light breeze — good chop (5 mph)
Memphis fishing tomorrow
- Light breeze — good chop (5 mph)
- Sunrise/sunset low-light window
- Minor solunar period (moonrise/moonset)
- Major solunar period (moon overhead/underfoot)
- 🧭 Wind under 4 mph: direction not scored
Best times
- 7:00 AM–9:00 AM 69 out of 100 Sunrise/sunset low-light window · Light breeze — good chop (5 mph)
- 11:00 AM–1:00 PM 74 out of 100 Major solunar period (moon overhead/underfoot) · Light breeze — good chop (5 mph)
- 6:00 PM–8:00 PM 67 out of 100 Sunrise/sunset low-light window · Light breeze — good chop (5 mph)
7-day fishing outlook for Memphis
61–80°F · Waxing Gibbous
53–80°F · Waxing Gibbous
54–78°F · Full Moon
55–76°F · Waning Gibbous
54–75°F · Waning Gibbous
55–78°F · Waning Gibbous
55–78°F · Waning Gibbous
Hunting conditions near Memphis
Deer movement score today 68 (Good deer movement expected) · Rut phase (estimate): Pre-rut
- 5:00 PM–6:47 PM 77 out of 100 Dusk movement window · Pressure falling slowly — pre-front feeding · Wind 5 mph — ideal for covering sound/scent
- 7:00 AM–9:00 AM 71 out of 100 Dawn movement window · Wind 5 mph — ideal for covering sound/scent · Steady ESE wind (within ±36° over ±3 h): predictable scent cone
- 11:00 AM–1:00 PM 60 out of 100 Wind 5 mph — ideal for covering sound/scent · Steady S wind (within ±49° over ±3 h): predictable scent cone · Moon overhead/underfoot (major period)
Memphis at a glance
| Coordinates | 35.156, -90.055 |
|---|---|
| Time zone | America/Chicago |
| NWS forecast office / grid | MEG 42,67 |
| Grid elevation | 197 ft |
| Pressure data | Observed at KMEM (next 6 h only) |
| Sunrise / sunset today | 7:14 AM / 6:17 PM |
| Moon today | Waxing Gibbous, 92% illuminated |
| Solunar rating today | 2/5 |
Solunar calendar for Memphis
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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.
More Tennessee locations: Nashville, Knoxville · Tennessee fishing forecast
Frequently asked questions
Is today a good day to fish in Memphis?
This forecast scores today 65/100 (“Yes — good day”) for Memphis, based on the NWS MEG hourly forecast and solunar data. It’s a heuristic and updates through the day.
What is the best time to fish in Memphis today?
Today’s best-scoring windows: 2:00 PM–4:00 PM (58), 4:00 PM–6:00 PM (62), 6:00 PM–8:00 PM (68) local time (America/Chicago).
Is it too windy to fish in Memphis right now?
Current forecast wind is 5 mph with gusts to 9 mph: shore good, boat good, kayak good by our heuristic thresholds.
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