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Richmond, VA Fishing Forecast
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Richmond, VA · ZIP 23219 · NWS AKQ forecast updated Oct 22, 12:42 PM
Is it too windy to fish in Richmond right now?
1:00 PM: wind 10 mph N, gusts 16 mph · Sunny
No — good breeze
No — good breeze
Breezy — fishable
Breezy — fishable
Right-now fishing score: 48 (Marginal) for boat fishing. Pressure 1017 hPa, trend +0.6 hPa/3h. Wind thresholds are heuristics — see the wind guide.
Richmond fishing today
- Light breeze — good chop (10 mph)
- Pressure stable
- 🧭 Traditional angler lore: north wind (N) often follows a front, small minus
- Pressure rising slowly (+0.6 hPa/3h)
- 🧭 North wind (N): post-front effect already counted in pressure/front, lore not applied again
- Sunrise/sunset low-light window
Best times
- 4:00 PM–6:00 PM 52 out of 100 Minor solunar period (moonrise/moonset) · Pressure stable · Light breeze — good chop (10 mph)
- 6:00 PM–8:00 PM 58 out of 100 Sunrise/sunset low-light window · Pressure stable · Light breeze — good chop (8 mph)
- 9:00 PM–11:00 PM 53 out of 100 Light breeze — good chop (5 mph) · Major solunar period (moon overhead/underfoot)
Richmond fishing tomorrow
- Pressure rising slowly (+1.2 hPa/3h)
- Light breeze — good chop (7 mph)
- 🧭 Traditional angler lore: east/northeast wind (NE) said to slow the bite, small minus
- 🧭 North wind (N): post-front effect already counted in pressure/front, lore not applied again
- Sunrise/sunset low-light window
- Minor solunar period (moonrise/moonset)
Best times
- 7:00 AM–9:00 AM 59 out of 100 Sunrise/sunset low-light window · Light breeze — good chop (7 mph)
- 10:00 AM–12:00 PM 63 out of 100 Major solunar period (moon overhead/underfoot) · Light breeze — good chop (9 mph)
- 6:00 PM–8:00 PM 56 out of 100 Sunrise/sunset low-light window · Light breeze — good chop (9 mph)
7-day fishing outlook for Richmond
Hunting conditions near Richmond
Deer movement score today 79 (Good deer movement expected) · Rut phase (estimate): Seeking & chasing
- 5:00 PM–7:00 PM 82 out of 100 Dusk movement window · Wind 9 mph — ideal for covering sound/scent · Steady N wind (within ±0° over ±3 h): predictable scent cone
- 7:00 AM–9:00 AM 94 out of 100 Dawn movement window · Pressure rising after a front (+5.1 hPa from 24h low) — deer move after storms · Wind 7 mph — ideal for covering sound/scent
- 10:00 AM–12:00 PM 89 out of 100 Pressure rising after a front (+6.2 hPa from 24h low) — deer move after storms · Wind 9 mph — ideal for covering sound/scent · Steady N wind (within ±26° over ±3 h): predictable scent cone
Richmond at a glance
| Coordinates | 37.541, -77.435 |
|---|---|
| Time zone | America/New_York |
| NWS forecast office / grid | AKQ 46,77 |
| Grid elevation | 98 ft |
| Pressure data | NWS gridpoint forecast |
| Sunrise / sunset today | 7:25 AM / 6:25 PM |
| Moon today | Waxing Gibbous, 86% illuminated |
| Solunar rating today | 1/5 |
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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.
Virginia fishing regulations
Seasons, licenses, size and creel limits are set by the Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources. Always check current Virginia fishing regulations before you go.
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Frequently asked questions
Is today a good day to fish in Richmond?
This forecast scores today 54/100 (“Marginal”) for Richmond, based on the NWS AKQ hourly forecast and solunar data. It’s a heuristic and updates through the day.
What is the best time to fish in Richmond 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 (53) local time (America/New_York).
Is it too windy to fish in Richmond right now?
Current forecast wind is 10 mph with gusts to 16 mph: shore good, boat good, kayak breezy by our heuristic thresholds.
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