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Houston, TX Fishing Forecast

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Thursday, October 22 · America/Chicago

Houston, TX · ZIP 77002 · NWS HGX forecast updated Oct 22, 7:20 AM

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Is it too windy to fish in Houston right now?

10:00 AM: wind 5 mph NE, gusts 6 mph · Sunny

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

Right-now fishing score: 66 (Yes — good day) for boat fishing. Pressure 1022 hPa, trend +0.3 hPa/3h. Wind thresholds are heuristics — see the wind guide.

Houston fishing today

60/100
Marginal
based on remaining hours
Temperature67–85°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
  • Pressure stable
  • Major solunar period (moon overhead/underfoot)
  • Sunrise/sunset low-light window
  • Minor solunar period (moonrise/moonset)

Best times

  1. 10:00 AM–12:00 PM 66 out of 100 Major solunar period (moon overhead/underfoot) · Pressure stable · Light breeze — good chop (5 mph)
  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 54 out of 100 Major solunar period (moon overhead/underfoot)

Houston fishing tomorrow

58/100
Marginal
Temperature61–85°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
  • 🧭 Wind under 4 mph: direction not scored
  • Sunrise/sunset low-light window
  • 🧭 Wind shifted N to E (90°) in 4 h: possible front, no pressure data to confirm (not scored)
  • Minor solunar period (moonrise/moonset)

Best times

  1. 7:00 AM–9:00 AM 59 out of 100 Sunrise/sunset low-light window · Light breeze — good chop (5 mph)
  2. 10:00 AM–12:00 PM 62 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 Houston

Today
60
Marginal
★★★★★
Tomorrow
58
Marginal
★★★★★
Sat, Oct 24
69
Yes — good day
★★★★★
Sun, Oct 25
68
Yes — good day
★★★★★
Mon, Oct 26
69
Yes — good day
★★★★★
Tue, Oct 27
62
Marginal
★★★★★
Wed, Oct 28
58
Marginal
★★★★★

Hunting conditions near Houston

Deer movement score today 60 (Fair) · Rut phase (estimate): Off-season / early fall

  1. 10:00 AM–12:00 PM 60 out of 100 Stable high pressure (1022 hPa) · Wind 5 mph — ideal for covering sound/scent · Steady NE wind (within ±34° over ±3 h): predictable scent cone
  2. 6:00 PM–8:00 PM 64 out of 100 Dusk movement window · Wind 5 mph — ideal for covering sound/scent
  3. 7:00 AM–9:00 AM 66 out of 100 Dawn movement window · Wind 5 mph — ideal for covering sound/scent · Post-cold-front pattern: N wind with temps 5°F lower than 24 h ago

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Houston at a glance

Coordinates29.757, -95.366
Time zoneAmerica/Chicago
NWS forecast office / gridHGX 63,94
Grid elevation49 ft
Pressure dataObserved at KHOU (next 6 h only)
Sunrise / sunset today7:28 AM / 6:45 PM
Moon todayWaxing Gibbous, 86% illuminated
Solunar rating today2/5

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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.

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 Houston?

This forecast scores today 60/100 (“Marginal”) for Houston, based on the NWS HGX hourly forecast and solunar data. It’s a heuristic and updates through the day.

What is the best time to fish in Houston today?

Today’s best-scoring windows: 10:00 AM–12:00 PM (66), 6:00 PM–8:00 PM (58), 9:00 PM–11:00 PM (54) local time (America/Chicago).

Is it too windy to fish in Houston right now?

Current forecast wind is 5 mph with gusts to 6 mph: shore good, boat good, kayak good by our heuristic thresholds.

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