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Casper, WY Fishing Forecast

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Thursday, October 22 · America/Denver

Antelope Hills, WY · ZIP 82601 · NWS RIW forecast updated Oct 22, 9:03 AM

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Is it too windy to fish in Casper right now?

9:00 AM: wind 16 mph SW, gusts 23 mph · Mostly Sunny

Shore
Breezy — fishable
Boat
Rough
Kayak
Yes — too windy
Fly fishing
Rough

Right-now fishing score: 45 (Marginal) for boat fishing. Pressure 1017 hPa, trend +1.2 hPa/3h. Wind thresholds are heuristics — see the wind guide.

Casper fishing today

46/100
Marginal
based on remaining hours
Temperature53–69°F
Wind up to21 mph
Solunar★★★★★
  • 🧭 Traditional angler lore: west/southwest wind (SW) said to be best, small plus
  • 🧭 Wind direction bonus ignored: wind speed is the limiting factor
  • Too windy for boat fishing (21 mph, gusts 29)
  • Pressure rising slowly (+1.2 hPa/3h)
  • Rough — experienced boat anglers only (16 mph)
  • Major solunar period (moon overhead/underfoot)

Best times

  1. 9:00 AM–11:00 AM 45 out of 100 Major solunar period (moon overhead/underfoot) · Traditional angler lore: west/southwest wind (SW) said to be best, small plus
  2. 6:00 PM–8:00 PM 55 out of 100 Sunrise/sunset low-light window · Traditional angler lore: west/southwest wind (SW) said to be best, small plus
  3. 9:00 PM–11:00 PM 59 out of 100 Light breeze — good chop (9 mph) · Major solunar period (moon overhead/underfoot)

Casper fishing tomorrow

41/100
Sit it out
Temperature47–64°F
Wind up to35 mph
Solunar★★★★★
  • Too windy for boat fishing (22 mph, gusts 31)
  • 🧭 Traditional angler lore: west/southwest wind (SW) said to be best, small plus
  • 🧭 Wind direction bonus ignored: wind speed is the limiting factor
  • Sunrise/sunset low-light window
  • Minor solunar period (moonrise/moonset)
  • Breezy but fishable (14 mph)

Best times

  1. 4:00 AM–6:00 AM 51 out of 100 Minor solunar period (moonrise/moonset)
  2. 6:00 AM–8:00 AM 47 out of 100 Sunrise/sunset low-light window
  3. 9:00 PM–11:00 PM 36 out of 100 Traditional angler lore: west/southwest wind (SW) said to be best, small plus

7-day fishing outlook for Casper

Today
46
Marginal
★★★★★
Tomorrow
41
Sit it out
★★★★★
Sat, Oct 24
63
Marginal
★★★★★
Sun, Oct 25
67
Yes — good day
★★★★★
Mon, Oct 26
70
Yes — good day
★★★★★
Tue, Oct 27
63
Marginal
★★★★★
Wed, Oct 28
56
Marginal
★★★★★

Hunting conditions near Casper

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

  1. 9:00 AM–11:00 AM 58 out of 100 Pressure rising (+1.2 hPa/3h) · Steady SW wind (within ±0° over ±3 h): predictable scent cone · Moon overhead/underfoot (major period)
  2. 5:00 PM–7:00 PM 64 out of 100 Dusk movement window · Steady SW wind (within ±36° over ±3 h): predictable scent cone · Rut phase: Seeking & chasing
  3. 7:00 AM–9:00 AM 55 out of 100 Dawn movement window · Steady SSW wind (within ±23° over ±3 h): predictable scent cone · Rut phase: Seeking & chasing

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Casper at a glance

Coordinates43.070, -106.342
Time zoneAmerica/Denver
NWS forecast office / gridRIW 188,105
Grid elevation5571 ft
Pressure dataObserved at KCPR (next 6 h only)
Sunrise / sunset today7:28 AM / 6:13 PM
Moon todayWaxing Gibbous, 86% illuminated
Solunar rating today2/5

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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.

Wyoming fishing regulations

Seasons, licenses, size and creel limits are set by the Wyoming Game and Fish Department. Always check current Wyoming fishing regulations before you go.

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Frequently asked questions

Is today a good day to fish in Casper?

This forecast scores today 46/100 (“Marginal”) for Casper, based on the NWS RIW hourly forecast and solunar data. It’s a heuristic and updates through the day.

What is the best time to fish in Casper today?

Today’s best-scoring windows: 9:00 AM–11:00 AM (45), 6:00 PM–8:00 PM (55), 9:00 PM–11:00 PM (59) local time (America/Denver).

Is it too windy to fish in Casper right now?

Current forecast wind is 16 mph with gusts to 23 mph: shore breezy, boat rough, kayak too windy by our heuristic thresholds.