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Madison, WI Fishing Forecast

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Thursday, October 22 · America/Chicago

Madison, WI · ZIP 53703 · NWS MKX forecast updated Oct 22, 1:01 PM

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Is it too windy to fish in Madison right now?

1:00 PM: wind 5 mph SE, gusts 6 mph · Sunny

Shore
No — good breeze
Boat
No — good breeze
Kayak
No — good breeze
Fly fishing
No — good breeze

Right-now fishing score: 49 (Marginal) for boat fishing. Pressure 1025 hPa, trend +0.6 hPa/3h. Wind thresholds are heuristics — see the wind guide.

Madison fishing today

56/100
Marginal
based on remaining hours
Temperature56–74°F
Wind up to5 mph
Solunar★★★★★
  • Light breeze — good chop (5 mph)
  • Pressure rising slowly (+0.6 hPa/3h)
  • 🧭 Wind under 4 mph: direction not scored
  • Sunrise/sunset low-light window
  • Minor solunar period (moonrise/moonset)

Best times

  1. 4:00 PM–6:00 PM 53 out of 100 Minor solunar period (moonrise/moonset) · Light breeze — good chop (5 mph)
  2. 6:00 PM–8:00 PM 61 out of 100 Sunrise/sunset low-light window · Light breeze — good chop (5 mph)
  3. 9:00 PM–11:00 PM 59 out of 100 Light breeze — good chop (5 mph) · Major solunar period (moon overhead/underfoot)

Madison fishing tomorrow

65/100
Yes — good day
Temperature51–74°F
Wind up to10 mph
Solunar★★★★★
  • Light breeze — good chop (5 mph)
  • Sunrise/sunset low-light window
  • Major solunar period (moon overhead/underfoot)
  • Minor solunar period (moonrise/moonset)

Best times

  1. 7:00 AM–9:00 AM 65 out of 100 Sunrise/sunset low-light window · Light breeze — good chop (5 mph)
  2. 10:00 AM–12:00 PM 70 out of 100 Major solunar period (moon overhead/underfoot) · Light breeze — good chop (5 mph)
  3. 6:00 PM–8:00 PM 65 out of 100 Sunrise/sunset low-light window · Light breeze — good chop (5 mph)

7-day fishing outlook for Madison

Today
56
Marginal
★★★★★
Tomorrow
65
Yes — good day
★★★★★
Sat, Oct 24
69
Yes — good day
★★★★★
Sun, Oct 25
73
Yes — good day
★★★★★
Mon, Oct 26
68
Yes — good day
★★★★★
Tue, Oct 27
64
Marginal
★★★★★
Wed, Oct 28
68
Yes — good day
★★★★★

Hunting conditions near Madison

Deer movement score today 60 (Fair) · Rut phase (estimate): Seeking & chasing

  1. 5:00 PM–7:00 PM 62 out of 100 Dusk movement window · Wind 5 mph — ideal for covering sound/scent · Rut phase: Seeking & chasing
  2. 7:00 AM–9:00 AM 70 out of 100 Dawn movement window · Wind 5 mph — ideal for covering sound/scent · Steady SE wind (within ±0° over ±3 h): predictable scent cone
  3. 10:00 AM–12:00 PM 65 out of 100 Wind 5 mph — ideal for covering sound/scent · Steady SE wind (within ±26° over ±3 h): predictable scent cone · Moon overhead/underfoot (major period)

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Madison at a glance

Coordinates43.080, -89.378
Time zoneAmerica/Chicago
NWS forecast office / gridMKX 39,64
Grid elevation850 ft
Pressure dataObserved at KMSN (next 6 h only)
Sunrise / sunset today7:20 AM / 6:05 PM
Moon todayWaxing Gibbous, 86% illuminated
Solunar rating today2/5

Solunar calendar for Madison

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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.

Wisconsin fishing regulations

Seasons, licenses, size and creel limits are set by the Wisconsin DNR. Always check current Wisconsin fishing regulations before you go.

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Frequently asked questions

Is today a good day to fish in Madison?

This forecast scores today 56/100 (“Marginal”) for Madison, based on the NWS MKX hourly forecast and solunar data. It’s a heuristic and updates through the day.

What is the best time to fish in Madison today?

Today’s best-scoring windows: 4:00 PM–6:00 PM (53), 6:00 PM–8:00 PM (61), 9:00 PM–11:00 PM (59) local time (America/Chicago).

Is it too windy to fish in Madison right now?

Current forecast wind is 5 mph with gusts to 6 mph: shore good, boat good, kayak good by our heuristic thresholds.

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