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Montpelier, VT Fishing Forecast
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Montpelier, VT · ZIP 05602 · NWS BTV forecast updated Oct 23, 6:23 AM
Is it too windy to fish in Montpelier right now?
12:00 PM: wind 6 mph N, gusts 12 mph · Sunny
No — good breeze
No — good breeze
No — good breeze
No — good breeze
Right-now fishing score: 53 (Marginal) for boat fishing. Pressure 1032 hPa, trend +0.6 hPa/3h. Wind thresholds are heuristics — see the wind guide.
Montpelier fishing today
- Light breeze — good chop (6 mph)
- Pressure rising slowly (+0.6 hPa/3h)
- 🧭 North wind (N): post-front effect already counted in pressure/front, lore not applied again
- 🧭 Wind under 4 mph: direction (N) not scored
- Sunrise/sunset low-light window
- Minor solunar period (moonrise/moonset)
Best times
- 12:00 PM–2:00 PM 53 out of 100 Light breeze — good chop (6 mph)
- 3:00 PM–5:00 PM 57 out of 100 Light breeze — good chop (6 mph) · Minor solunar period (moonrise/moonset)
- 5:00 PM–7:00 PM 64 out of 100 Sunrise/sunset low-light window · Light breeze — good chop (5 mph)
Montpelier fishing tomorrow
- 🧭 Wind under 4 mph: direction (SE) not scored
- Cold (27°F)
- Sunrise/sunset low-light window
- Minor solunar period (moonrise/moonset)
- Major solunar period (moon overhead/underfoot)
- Very cold (25°F)
Best times
- 7:00 AM–9:00 AM 50 out of 100 Sunrise/sunset low-light window
- 11:00 AM–1:00 PM 65 out of 100 Major solunar period (moon overhead/underfoot)
- 5:00 PM–7:00 PM 64 out of 100 Minor solunar period (moonrise/moonset) · Sunrise/sunset low-light window
7-day fishing outlook for Montpelier
32–51°F · Waxing Gibbous
25–55°F · Waxing Gibbous
27–60°F · Waxing Gibbous
36–58°F · Full Moon
29–48°F · Waning Gibbous
25–51°F · Waning Gibbous
30–57°F · Waning Gibbous
Hunting conditions near Montpelier
Deer movement score today 84 (Good deer movement expected) · Rut phase (estimate): Seeking & chasing
- 2:00 PM–4:00 PM 77 out of 100 Pressure rising (+0.6 hPa/3h) · Wind 6 mph — ideal for covering sound/scent · Steady N wind (within ±0° over ±3 h): predictable scent cone
- 4:00 PM–6:00 PM 91 out of 100 Pressure rising (+0.6 hPa/3h) · Cooler than normal by ~5°F (est.) · Wind 6 mph — ideal for covering sound/scent
- 7:00 AM–9:00 AM 76 out of 100 Dawn movement window · Cooler than normal by ~5°F (est.) · Rut phase: Seeking & chasing
Montpelier at a glance
| Coordinates | 44.293, -72.625 |
|---|---|
| Time zone | America/New_York |
| NWS forecast office / grid | BTV 109,51 |
| Grid elevation | 1099 ft |
| Pressure data | Observed at KMPV (next 6 h only) |
| Sunrise / sunset today | 7:16 AM / 5:55 PM |
| Moon today | Waxing Gibbous, 92% illuminated |
| Solunar rating today | 3/5 |
Solunar calendar for Montpelier
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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.
Vermont fishing regulations
Seasons, licenses, size and creel limits are set by the Vermont Fish & Wildlife Department. Always check current Vermont fishing regulations before you go.
More Vermont locations: Burlington · Vermont fishing forecast
Frequently asked questions
Is today a good day to fish in Montpelier?
This forecast scores today 60/100 (“Marginal”) for Montpelier, based on the NWS BTV hourly forecast and solunar data. It’s a heuristic and updates through the day.
What is the best time to fish in Montpelier today?
Today’s best-scoring windows: 12:00 PM–2:00 PM (53), 3:00 PM–5:00 PM (57), 5:00 PM–7:00 PM (64) local time (America/New_York).
Is it too windy to fish in Montpelier right now?
Current forecast wind is 6 mph with gusts to 12 mph: shore good, boat good, kayak good by our heuristic thresholds.
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