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Milwaukee, WI Fishing Forecast
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Milwaukee, WI · ZIP 53202 · NWS MKX forecast updated Oct 23, 11:51 AM
Is it too windy to fish in Milwaukee right now?
12:00 PM: wind 10 mph SE, gusts 8 mph · Patchy Fog
No — good breeze
No — good breeze
Breezy — fishable
Breezy — fishable
Right-now fishing score: 65 (Yes — good day) for boat fishing. Pressure 1027 hPa, trend -0.6 hPa/3h. Wind thresholds are heuristics — see the wind guide.
Milwaukee fishing today
- Light breeze — good chop (10 mph)
- Pressure falling slowly (-0.6 hPa/3h) — fish often feed ahead of a front
- Minor solunar period (moonrise/moonset)
- Sunrise/sunset low-light window
Best times
- 12:00 PM–2:00 PM 65 out of 100 Pressure falling slowly (-0.6 hPa/3h) — fish often feed ahead of a front · Light breeze — good chop (10 mph)
- 3:00 PM–5:00 PM 69 out of 100 Pressure falling slowly (-0.6 hPa/3h) — fish often feed ahead of a front · Light breeze — good chop (10 mph) · Minor solunar period (moonrise/moonset)
- 5:00 PM–7:00 PM 79 out of 100 Minor solunar period (moonrise/moonset) · Sunrise/sunset low-light window · Pressure falling slowly (-0.6 hPa/3h) — fish often feed ahead of a front
Milwaukee fishing tomorrow
- Light breeze — good chop (5 mph)
- Sunrise/sunset low-light window
- Breezy but fishable (15 mph)
- Minor solunar period (moonrise/moonset)
- Major solunar period (moon overhead/underfoot)
Best times
- 7:00 AM–9:00 AM 69 out of 100 Sunrise/sunset low-light window · Light breeze — good chop (5 mph)
- 11:00 AM–1:00 PM 74 out of 100 Major solunar period (moon overhead/underfoot) · Light breeze — good chop (10 mph)
- 5:00 PM–7:00 PM 73 out of 100 Minor solunar period (moonrise/moonset) · Sunrise/sunset low-light window · Light breeze — good chop (10 mph)
7-day fishing outlook for Milwaukee
57–62°F · Waxing Gibbous
53–63°F · Waxing Gibbous
55–68°F · Full Moon
53–58°F · Waning Gibbous
50–55°F · Waning Gibbous
51–61°F · Waning Gibbous
51–60°F · Waning Gibbous
Hunting conditions near Milwaukee
Deer movement score today 69 (Good deer movement expected) · Rut phase (estimate): Seeking & chasing
- 5:00 PM–6:28 PM 77 out of 100 Dusk movement window · Pressure falling slowly — pre-front feeding · Wind 10 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 S wind (within ±0° over ±3 h): predictable scent cone
- 11:00 AM–12:49 PM 63 out of 100 Wind 10 mph — ideal for covering sound/scent · Steady S wind (within ±0° over ±3 h): predictable scent cone · Moon overhead/underfoot (major period)
Milwaukee at a glance
| Coordinates | 43.050, -87.892 |
|---|---|
| Time zone | America/Chicago |
| NWS forecast office / grid | MKX 89,65 |
| Grid elevation | 577 ft |
| Pressure data | Observed at KMKE (next 6 h only) |
| Sunrise / sunset today | 7:15 AM / 5:58 PM |
| Moon today | Waxing Gibbous, 92% illuminated |
| Solunar rating today | 3/5 |
Solunar calendar for Milwaukee
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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 Milwaukee?
This forecast scores today 72/100 (“Yes — good day”) for Milwaukee, 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 Milwaukee today?
Today’s best-scoring windows: 12:00 PM–2:00 PM (65), 3:00 PM–5:00 PM (69), 5:00 PM–7:00 PM (79) local time (America/Chicago).
Is it too windy to fish in Milwaukee right now?
Current forecast wind is 10 mph with gusts to 8 mph: shore good, boat good, kayak breezy by our heuristic thresholds.
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