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Morgantown, WV Fishing Forecast
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Westover, WV · ZIP 26501 · NWS PBZ forecast updated Oct 23, 6:36 AM
Is it too windy to fish in Morgantown right now?
1:00 PM: wind 5 mph NE, gusts 8 mph · Sunny
No — good breeze
No — good breeze
No — good breeze
No — good breeze
Right-now fishing score: 44 (Sit it out) for boat fishing. Pressure 1071 hPa, trend +0.5 hPa/3h. Wind thresholds are heuristics — see the wind guide.
Morgantown fishing today
- Light breeze — good chop (5 mph)
- 🧭 Traditional angler lore: east/northeast wind (NE) said to slow the bite, small minus
- Stable high pressure (1071 hPa) — bluebird conditions, go deeper/slower
- Sunrise/sunset low-light window
- Pressure rising slowly (+0.7 hPa/3h)
- Minor solunar period (moonrise/moonset)
Best times
- 4:00 PM–6:00 PM 48 out of 100 Light breeze — good chop (6 mph) · Minor solunar period (moonrise/moonset)
- 6:00 PM–8:00 PM 54 out of 100 Sunrise/sunset low-light window · Light breeze — good chop (5 mph)
- 8:00 PM–10:00 PM 48 out of 100 Light breeze — good chop (5 mph)
Morgantown fishing tomorrow
- Stable high pressure (1078 hPa) — bluebird conditions, go deeper/slower
- 🧭 Wind under 4 mph: direction (NE) not scored
- Sunrise/sunset low-light window
- 🧭 Wind under 4 mph: direction not scored
- Pressure rising slowly (+1.1 hPa/3h)
- Light breeze — good chop (3 mph)
Best times
- 6:00 AM–8:00 AM 57 out of 100 Minor solunar period (moonrise/moonset) · 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 59 out of 100 Sunrise/sunset low-light window · Light breeze — good chop (3 mph)
7-day fishing outlook for Morgantown
43–61°F · Waxing Gibbous
38–64°F · Waxing Gibbous
35–66°F · Waxing Gibbous
36–67°F · Full Moon
43–65°F · Waning Gibbous
44–66°F · Waning Gibbous
43–68°F · Waning Gibbous
Hunting conditions near Morgantown
Deer movement score today 79 (Good deer movement expected) · Rut phase (estimate): Seeking & chasing
- 4:00 PM–6:00 PM 72 out of 100 Stable high pressure (1072 hPa) · Wind 6 mph — ideal for covering sound/scent · Steady NE wind (within ±0° over ±3 h): predictable scent cone
- 6:00 PM–7:01 PM 85 out of 100 Dusk movement window · Stable high pressure (1072 hPa) · Wind 5 mph — ideal for covering sound/scent
- 8:00 AM–10:00 AM 71 out of 100 Dawn movement window · Stable high pressure (1078 hPa) · Rut phase: Seeking & chasing
Morgantown at a glance
| Coordinates | 39.634, -80.037 |
|---|---|
| Time zone | America/New_York |
| NWS forecast office / grid | PBZ 80,30 |
| Grid elevation | 1198 ft |
| Pressure data | NWS gridpoint forecast |
| Sunrise / sunset today | 7:39 AM / 6:31 PM |
| Moon today | Waxing Gibbous, 92% illuminated |
| Solunar rating today | 2/5 |
Solunar calendar for Morgantown
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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: Charleston · West Virginia fishing forecast
Frequently asked questions
Is today a good day to fish in Morgantown?
This forecast scores today 51/100 (“Marginal”) for Morgantown, based on the NWS PBZ hourly forecast and solunar data. It’s a heuristic and updates through the day.
What is the best time to fish in Morgantown today?
Today’s best-scoring windows: 4:00 PM–6:00 PM (48), 6:00 PM–8:00 PM (54), 8:00 PM–10:00 PM (48) local time (America/New_York).
Is it too windy to fish in Morgantown right now?
Current forecast wind is 5 mph with gusts to 8 mph: shore good, boat good, kayak good by our heuristic thresholds.
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