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Madison, WI Fishing Forecast
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Madison, WI · ZIP 53703 · NWS MKX forecast updated Oct 22, 9:31 AM
Is it too windy to fish in Madison right now?
11:00 AM: wind 0 mph , gusts 3 mph · Sunny
No — calm
No — calm
No — calm
No — calm
Right-now fishing score: 44 (Sit it out) for boat fishing. Pressure 1025 hPa, trend +0.6 hPa/3h. Wind thresholds are heuristics — see the wind guide.
Madison fishing today
- Light breeze — good chop (5 mph)
- 🧭 Wind under 4 mph: direction not scored
- Pressure rising slowly (+0.6 hPa/3h)
- Sunrise/sunset low-light window
- Minor solunar period (moonrise/moonset)
Best times
- 3:00 PM–5:00 PM 50 out of 100 Minor solunar period (moonrise/moonset)
- 6:00 PM–8:00 PM 61 out of 100 Sunrise/sunset low-light window · Light breeze — good chop (5 mph)
- 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
- Light breeze — good chop (5 mph)
- Sunrise/sunset low-light window
- Major solunar period (moon overhead/underfoot)
- Minor solunar period (moonrise/moonset)
Best times
- 7:00 AM–9:00 AM 65 out of 100 Sunrise/sunset low-light window · Light breeze — good chop (5 mph)
- 10:00 AM–12:00 PM 70 out of 100 Major solunar period (moon overhead/underfoot) · Light breeze — good chop (5 mph)
- 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
Hunting conditions near Madison
Deer movement score today 58 (Fair) · Rut phase (estimate): Seeking & chasing
- 5:00 PM–7:00 PM 61 out of 100 Dusk movement window · Rut phase: Seeking & chasing · Wind 5 mph — ideal for covering sound/scent
- 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 ±33° over ±3 h): predictable scent cone
- 10:00 AM–12:00 PM 65 out of 100 Wind 5 mph — ideal for covering sound/scent · Steady S wind (within ±33° over ±3 h): predictable scent cone · Moon overhead/underfoot (major period)
Madison at a glance
| Coordinates | 43.080, -89.378 |
|---|---|
| Time zone | America/Chicago |
| NWS forecast office / grid | MKX 39,64 |
| Grid elevation | 850 ft |
| Pressure data | Observed at KMSN (next 6 h only) |
| Sunrise / sunset today | 7:20 AM / 6:05 PM |
| Moon today | Waxing Gibbous, 86% illuminated |
| Solunar rating today | 2/5 |
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 55/100 (“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: 3:00 PM–5:00 PM (50), 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 0 mph with gusts to 3 mph: shore calm, boat calm, kayak calm by our heuristic thresholds.
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