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Nashville, TN Fishing Forecast

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Thursday, October 22 · America/Chicago

Nashville-Davidson metropolitan government (balance), TN · ZIP 37203 · NWS OHX forecast updated Oct 22, 10:26 AM

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Is it too windy to fish in Nashville right now?

11:00 AM: wind 0 mph , gusts 6 mph · Sunny

Shore
No — calm
Boat
No — calm
Kayak
No — calm
Fly fishing
No — calm

Right-now fishing score: 44 (Sit it out) for boat fishing. Pressure 1024 hPa, trend +0.8 hPa/3h. Wind thresholds are heuristics — see the wind guide.

Nashville fishing today

55/100
Marginal
based on remaining hours
Temperature58–76°F
Wind up to10 mph
Solunar★★★★★
  • Light breeze — good chop (5 mph)
  • 🧭 Traditional angler lore: north wind (NNE) often follows a front, small minus
  • Pressure rising slowly (+0.8 hPa/3h)
  • 🧭 North wind (NNE): post-front effect already counted in pressure/front, lore not applied again
  • Sunrise/sunset low-light window
  • 🧭 Wind under 4 mph: direction not scored

Best times

  1. 3:00 PM–5:00 PM 53 out of 100 Light breeze — good chop (10 mph) · Minor solunar period (moonrise/moonset)
  2. 6:00 PM–8:00 PM 59 out of 100 Sunrise/sunset low-light window · Light breeze — good chop (5 mph)
  3. 9:00 PM–11:00 PM 56 out of 100 Light breeze — good chop (5 mph) · Major solunar period (moon overhead/underfoot)

Nashville fishing tomorrow

58/100
Marginal
Temperature47–76°F
Wind up to5 mph
Solunar★★★★★
  • Light breeze — good chop (5 mph)
  • 🧭 Traditional angler lore: east/northeast wind (NE) said to slow the bite, small minus
  • Sunrise/sunset low-light window
  • Major solunar period (moon overhead/underfoot)
  • 🧭 Wind under 4 mph: direction not scored
  • Minor solunar period (moonrise/moonset)

Best times

  1. 7:00 AM–9:00 AM 57 out of 100 Sunrise/sunset low-light window · Light breeze — good chop (5 mph)
  2. 10:00 AM–12:00 PM 63 out of 100 Major solunar period (moon overhead/underfoot) · Light breeze — good chop (5 mph)
  3. 6:00 PM–8:00 PM 58 out of 100 Sunrise/sunset low-light window · Light breeze — good chop (5 mph)

7-day fishing outlook for Nashville

Today
55
Marginal
★★★★★
Tomorrow
58
Marginal
★★★★★
Sat, Oct 24
68
Yes — good day
★★★★★
Sun, Oct 25
64
Marginal
★★★★★
Mon, Oct 26
67
Yes — good day
★★★★★
Tue, Oct 27
62
Marginal
★★★★★
Wed, Oct 28
62
Marginal
★★★★★

Hunting conditions near Nashville

Deer movement score today 73 (Good deer movement expected) · Rut phase (estimate): Seeking & chasing

  1. 5:00 PM–7:00 PM 76 out of 100 Dusk movement window · Wind 10 mph — ideal for covering sound/scent · Steady NNE wind (within ±0° over ±3 h): predictable scent cone
  2. 7:00 AM–9:00 AM 75 out of 100 Dawn movement window · Rut phase: Seeking & chasing · Wind 5 mph — ideal for covering sound/scent
  3. 10:00 AM–12:00 PM 75 out of 100 Wind 5 mph — ideal for covering sound/scent · Moon overhead/underfoot (major period) · Rut phase: Seeking & chasing

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Nashville at a glance

Coordinates36.150, -86.789
Time zoneAmerica/Chicago
NWS forecast office / gridOHX 50,56
Grid elevation568 ft
Pressure dataObserved at KBNA (next 6 h only)
Sunrise / sunset today7:01 AM / 6:04 PM
Moon todayWaxing Gibbous, 86% illuminated
Solunar rating today2/5

Solunar calendar for Nashville

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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 Nashville?

This forecast scores today 55/100 (“Marginal”) for Nashville, based on the NWS OHX hourly forecast and solunar data. It’s a heuristic and updates through the day.

What is the best time to fish in Nashville today?

Today’s best-scoring windows: 3:00 PM–5:00 PM (53), 6:00 PM–8:00 PM (59), 9:00 PM–11:00 PM (56) local time (America/Chicago).

Is it too windy to fish in Nashville right now?

Current forecast wind is 0 mph with gusts to 6 mph: shore calm, boat calm, kayak calm by our heuristic thresholds.

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