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Charleston, WV Fishing Forecast
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Charleston, WV · ZIP 25301 · NWS RLX forecast updated Oct 23, 1:48 PM
Is it too windy to fish in Charleston right now?
3:00 PM: wind 2 mph NE, gusts 8 mph · Sunny
No — calm
No — calm
No — calm
No — calm
Right-now fishing score: 42 (Sit it out) for boat fishing. Pressure 1048 hPa, trend +0.3 hPa/3h. Wind thresholds are heuristics — see the wind guide.
Charleston fishing today
- Stable high pressure (1048 hPa) — bluebird conditions, go deeper/slower
- 🧭 Wind under 4 mph: direction (NE) not scored
- Light breeze — good chop (3 mph)
- Sunrise/sunset low-light window
- Minor solunar period (moonrise/moonset)
- 🧭 Wind under 4 mph: direction not scored
Best times
- 3:00 PM–5:00 PM 45 out of 100 Light breeze — good chop (3 mph)
- 5:00 PM–7:00 PM 54 out of 100 Minor solunar period (moonrise/moonset) · Light breeze — good chop (3 mph) · Sunrise/sunset low-light window
- 7:00 PM–9:00 PM 47 out of 100 Sunrise/sunset low-light window
Charleston fishing tomorrow
- 🧭 Wind under 4 mph: direction (SE) not scored
- Stable high pressure (1054 hPa) — bluebird conditions, go deeper/slower
- Pressure rising slowly (+1.1 hPa/3h)
- Sunrise/sunset low-light window
- Minor solunar period (moonrise/moonset)
- Major solunar period (moon overhead/underfoot)
Best times
- 7:00 AM–9:00 AM 58 out of 100 Sunrise/sunset low-light window
- 11:00 AM–1:00 PM 61 out of 100 Major solunar period (moon overhead/underfoot)
- 6:00 PM–8:00 PM 60 out of 100 Minor solunar period (moonrise/moonset) · Sunrise/sunset low-light window
7-day fishing outlook for Charleston
48–69°F · Waxing Gibbous
44–71°F · Waxing Gibbous
42–72°F · Waxing Gibbous
40–73°F · Full Moon
43–73°F · Waning Gibbous
48–73°F · Waning Gibbous
47–74°F · Waning Gibbous
Hunting conditions near Charleston
Deer movement score today 68 (Good deer movement expected) · Rut phase (estimate): Seeking & chasing
- 6:00 PM–7:09 PM 74 out of 100 Dusk movement window · Stable high pressure (1048 hPa) · Rut phase: Seeking & chasing
- 8:00 AM–10:00 AM 84 out of 100 Dawn movement window · Pressure rising after a front (+4.1 hPa from 24h low) — deer move after storms · Rut phase: Seeking & chasing
- 11:00 AM–1:00 PM 68 out of 100 Stable high pressure (1054 hPa) · Moon overhead/underfoot (major period) · Rut phase: Seeking & chasing
Charleston at a glance
| Coordinates | 38.351, -81.628 |
|---|---|
| Time zone | America/New_York |
| NWS forecast office / grid | RLX 63,67 |
| Grid elevation | 594 ft |
| Pressure data | NWS gridpoint forecast |
| Sunrise / sunset today | 7:44 AM / 6:39 PM |
| Moon today | Waxing Gibbous, 92% illuminated |
| Solunar rating today | 2/5 |
Solunar calendar for Charleston
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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.
West Virginia fishing regulations
Seasons, licenses, size and creel limits are set by the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources. Always check current West Virginia fishing regulations before you go.
More West Virginia locations: Morgantown · West Virginia fishing forecast
Frequently asked questions
Is today a good day to fish in Charleston?
This forecast scores today 51/100 (“Marginal”) for Charleston, based on the NWS RLX hourly forecast and solunar data. It’s a heuristic and updates through the day.
What is the best time to fish in Charleston today?
Today’s best-scoring windows: 3:00 PM–5:00 PM (45), 5:00 PM–7:00 PM (54), 7:00 PM–9:00 PM (47) local time (America/New_York).
Is it too windy to fish in Charleston right now?
Current forecast wind is 2 mph with gusts to 8 mph: shore calm, boat calm, kayak calm by our heuristic thresholds.
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