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Salt Lake City, UT Fishing Forecast
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Salt Lake City, UT · ZIP 84101 · NWS SLC forecast updated Oct 23, 12:31 AM
Is it too windy to fish in Salt Lake City right now?
10:00 AM: wind 13 mph S, gusts 25 mph · Isolated Rain Showers
Breezy — fishable
Breezy — fishable
Yes — too windy
Yes — too windy
Right-now fishing score: 37 (Sit it out) for boat fishing. Pressure 1015 hPa, trend +4 hPa/3h. Wind thresholds are heuristics — see the wind guide.
Salt Lake City fishing today
- Pressure rising fast (+4.0 hPa/3h) — post-front, fish often sluggish
- Chance of rain (35%) — overcast can help
- Light breeze — good chop (7 mph)
- Breezy but fishable (13 mph)
- 🧭 Wind under 4 mph: direction (S) not scored
- Major solunar period (moon overhead/underfoot)
Best times
- 4:00 PM–6:00 PM 56 out of 100 Light breeze — good chop (7 mph) · Minor solunar period (moonrise/moonset)
- 6:00 PM–8:00 PM 67 out of 100 Sunrise/sunset low-light window · Light breeze — good chop (3 mph)
- 8:00 PM–10:00 PM 55 out of 100 Light breeze — good chop (3 mph)
Salt Lake City fishing tomorrow
- Light breeze — good chop (5 mph)
- 🧭 Wind under 4 mph: direction (NNW) not scored
- Sunrise/sunset low-light window
- Minor solunar period (moonrise/moonset)
- Major solunar period (moon overhead/underfoot)
Best times
- 7:00 AM–9:00 AM 64 out of 100 Sunrise/sunset low-light window
- 11:00 AM–1:00 PM 72 out of 100 Major solunar period (moon overhead/underfoot) · Light breeze — good chop (5 mph)
- 6:00 PM–8:00 PM 73 out of 100 Minor solunar period (moonrise/moonset) · Sunrise/sunset low-light window · Light breeze — good chop (5 mph)
7-day fishing outlook for Salt Lake City
47–57°F · Waxing Gibbous
42–57°F · Waxing Gibbous
42–57°F · Full Moon
42–63°F · Waning Gibbous
45–60°F · Waning Gibbous
41–59°F · Waning Gibbous
44–61°F · Waning Gibbous
Hunting conditions near Salt Lake City
Deer movement score today 77 (Good deer movement expected) · Rut phase (estimate): Seeking & chasing
- 11:00 AM–1:00 PM 81 out of 100 Pressure rising (+4.0 hPa/3h) · Wind 13 mph — ideal for covering sound/scent · Steady S wind (within ±0° over ±3 h): predictable scent cone
- 1:00 PM–3:00 PM 73 out of 100 Pressure rising (+4.0 hPa/3h) · Wind 12 mph — ideal for covering sound/scent · Steady S wind (within ±0° over ±3 h): predictable scent cone
- 3:00 PM–5:00 PM 73 out of 100 Pressure rising (+4.0 hPa/3h) · Wind 7 mph — ideal for covering sound/scent · Steady S wind (within ±0° over ±3 h): predictable scent cone
Salt Lake City at a glance
| Coordinates | 40.756, -111.900 |
|---|---|
| Time zone | America/Denver |
| NWS forecast office / grid | SLC 100,175 |
| Grid elevation | 4285 ft |
| Pressure data | Observed at KSLC (next 6 h only) |
| Sunrise / sunset today | 7:48 AM / 6:37 PM |
| Moon today | Waxing Gibbous, 93% illuminated |
| Solunar rating today | 3/5 |
Solunar calendar for Salt Lake City
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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.
Utah fishing regulations
Seasons, licenses, size and creel limits are set by the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources. Always check current Utah fishing regulations before you go.
More Utah locations: St. George, Provo · Utah fishing forecast
Frequently asked questions
Is today a good day to fish in Salt Lake City?
This forecast scores today 60/100 (“Marginal”) for Salt Lake City, based on the NWS SLC hourly forecast and solunar data. It’s a heuristic and updates through the day.
What is the best time to fish in Salt Lake City today?
Today’s best-scoring windows: 4:00 PM–6:00 PM (56), 6:00 PM–8:00 PM (67), 8:00 PM–10:00 PM (55) local time (America/Denver).
Is it too windy to fish in Salt Lake City right now?
Current forecast wind is 13 mph with gusts to 25 mph: shore breezy, boat breezy, kayak too windy by our heuristic thresholds.
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