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Cheyenne, WY Fishing Forecast
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Cheyenne, WY · ZIP 82001 · NWS CYS forecast updated Oct 22, 12:31 AM
Is it too windy to fish in Cheyenne right now?
9:00 AM: wind 5 mph W, gusts 8 mph · Mostly Sunny
No — good breeze
No — good breeze
No — good breeze
No — good breeze
Right-now fishing score: 72 (Yes — good day) for boat fishing. Pressure 1017 hPa, trend +0.2 hPa/3h. Wind thresholds are heuristics — see the wind guide.
Cheyenne fishing today
- Light breeze — good chop (5 mph)
- Pressure stable
- 🧭 Wind shifted W to S (90°) in 4 h: possible front, no pressure data to confirm (not scored)
- Major solunar period (moon overhead/underfoot)
- 🧭 Traditional angler lore: west/southwest wind (W) said to be best, small plus
- Sunrise/sunset low-light window
Best times
- 9:00 AM–11:00 AM 72 out of 100 Major solunar period (moon overhead/underfoot) · Pressure stable · Light breeze — good chop (5 mph)
- 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)
Cheyenne fishing tomorrow
- Light breeze — good chop (5 mph)
- 🧭 Traditional angler lore: west/southwest wind (SW) said to be best, small plus
- Sunrise/sunset low-light window
- 🧭 Wind shifted SSE to WNW (135°) in 3 h: possible front, no pressure data to confirm (not scored)
- Minor solunar period (moonrise/moonset)
- Major solunar period (moon overhead/underfoot)
Best times
- 4:00 AM–6:00 AM 66 out of 100 Minor solunar period (moonrise/moonset) · Light breeze — good chop (5 mph) · Traditional angler lore: west/southwest wind (SW) said to be best, small plus
- 7:00 AM–9:00 AM 68 out of 100 Sunrise/sunset low-light window · Light breeze — good chop (5 mph) · Traditional angler lore: west/southwest wind (WSW) said to be best, small plus
- 10:00 AM–12:00 PM 72 out of 100 Major solunar period (moon overhead/underfoot) · Light breeze — good chop (5 mph) · Traditional angler lore: west/southwest wind (SW) said to be best, small plus
7-day fishing outlook for Cheyenne
Hunting conditions near Cheyenne
Deer movement score today 71 (Good deer movement expected) · Rut phase (estimate): Seeking & chasing
- 3:00 PM–5:00 PM 63 out of 100 Wind 10 mph — ideal for covering sound/scent · Steady S wind (within ±0° over ±3 h): predictable scent cone · Rut phase: Seeking & chasing
- 5:00 PM–7:00 PM 76 out of 100 Dusk movement window · Wind 5 mph — ideal for covering sound/scent · Steady S wind (within ±19° over ±3 h): predictable scent cone
- 7:00 AM–9:00 AM 76 out of 100 Dawn movement window · Wind 5 mph — ideal for covering sound/scent · Steady WSW wind (within ±13° over ±3 h): predictable scent cone
Cheyenne at a glance
| Coordinates | 41.100, -104.925 |
|---|---|
| Time zone | America/Denver |
| NWS forecast office / grid | CYS 106,12 |
| Grid elevation | 6368 ft |
| Pressure data | Observed at KCYS (next 6 h only) |
| Sunrise / sunset today | 7:20 AM / 6:10 PM |
| Moon today | Waxing Gibbous, 86% illuminated |
| Solunar rating today | 2/5 |
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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 Cheyenne?
This forecast scores today 64/100 (“Marginal”) for Cheyenne, based on the NWS CYS hourly forecast and solunar data. It’s a heuristic and updates through the day.
What is the best time to fish in Cheyenne today?
Today’s best-scoring windows: 9:00 AM–11:00 AM (72), 6:00 PM–8:00 PM (61), 9:00 PM–11:00 PM (59) local time (America/Denver).
Is it too windy to fish in Cheyenne 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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