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Austin, TX Fishing Forecast

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Thursday, October 22 · America/Chicago

Austin, TX · ZIP 78701 · NWS EWX forecast updated Oct 22, 8:12 AM

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Is it too windy to fish in Austin right now?

12:00 PM: wind 5 mph ENE, gusts 5 mph · Sunny

Shore
No — good breeze
Boat
No — good breeze
Kayak
No — good breeze
Fly fishing
No — good breeze

Right-now fishing score: 46 (Marginal) for boat fishing. Pressure 1022 hPa, trend +0.6 hPa/3h. Wind thresholds are heuristics — see the wind guide.

Austin fishing today

55/100
Marginal
based on remaining hours
Temperature69–87°F
Wind up to5 mph
Solunar★★★★★
  • Light breeze — good chop (5 mph)
  • 🧭 Traditional angler lore: east/northeast wind (ENE) said to slow the bite, small minus
  • Pressure rising slowly (+0.6 hPa/3h)
  • Sunrise/sunset low-light window
  • Minor solunar period (moonrise/moonset)

Best times

  1. 4:00 PM–6:00 PM 52 out of 100 Light breeze — good chop (5 mph) · Minor solunar period (moonrise/moonset)
  2. 6:00 PM–8:00 PM 58 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)

Austin fishing tomorrow

59/100
Marginal
Temperature59–86°F
Wind up to5 mph
Solunar★★★★★
  • Light breeze — good chop (5 mph)
  • 🧭 Wind under 4 mph: direction not scored
  • Sunrise/sunset low-light window
  • Minor solunar period (moonrise/moonset)
  • Major solunar period (moon overhead/underfoot)

Best times

  1. 7:00 AM–9:00 AM 56 out of 100 Sunrise/sunset low-light window
  2. 11:00 AM–1:00 PM 64 out of 100 Major solunar period (moon overhead/underfoot) · Light breeze — good chop (5 mph)
  3. 6:00 PM–8:00 PM 61 out of 100 Sunrise/sunset low-light window · Light breeze — good chop (5 mph)

7-day fishing outlook for Austin

Today
55
Marginal
★★★★★
Tomorrow
59
Marginal
★★★★★
Sat, Oct 24
70
Yes — good day
★★★★★
Sun, Oct 25
70
Yes — good day
★★★★★
Mon, Oct 26
70
Yes — good day
★★★★★
Tue, Oct 27
53
Marginal
★★★★★
Wed, Oct 28
58
Marginal
★★★★★

Hunting conditions near Austin

Deer movement score today 62 (Fair) · Rut phase (estimate): Off-season / early fall

  1. 12:00 PM–2:00 PM 53 out of 100 Pressure rising (+0.6 hPa/3h) · Wind 5 mph — ideal for covering sound/scent · Steady ENE wind (within ±17° over ±3 h): predictable scent cone
  2. 6:00 PM–8:00 PM 67 out of 100 Dusk movement window · Wind 5 mph — ideal for covering sound/scent · Steady E wind (within ±0° over ±3 h): predictable scent cone
  3. 8:00 AM–10:00 AM 61 out of 100 Dawn movement window

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Austin at a glance

Coordinates30.271, -97.743
Time zoneAmerica/Chicago
NWS forecast office / gridEWX 156,91
Grid elevation509 ft
Pressure dataObserved at KATT (next 6 h only)
Sunrise / sunset today7:38 AM / 6:54 PM
Moon todayWaxing Gibbous, 86% illuminated
Solunar rating today2/5

Solunar calendar for Austin

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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.

Texas fishing regulations

Seasons, licenses, size and creel limits are set by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department. Always check current Texas fishing regulations before you go.

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Frequently asked questions

Is today a good day to fish in Austin?

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

What is the best time to fish in Austin today?

Today’s best-scoring windows: 4:00 PM–6:00 PM (52), 6:00 PM–8:00 PM (58), 9:00 PM–11:00 PM (56) local time (America/Chicago).

Is it too windy to fish in Austin right now?

Current forecast wind is 5 mph with gusts to 5 mph: shore good, boat good, kayak good by our heuristic thresholds.

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