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Jackson, WY Fishing Forecast

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Thursday, October 22 · America/Denver

Hoback, WY · ZIP 83001 · NWS RIW forecast updated Oct 22, 9:03 AM

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Is it too windy to fish in Jackson right now?

10:00 AM: wind 8 mph ESE, gusts 12 mph · Mostly Sunny

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

Right-now fishing score: 62 (Marginal) for boat fishing. Pressure 1022 hPa, trend -0.2 hPa/3h. Wind thresholds are heuristics — see the wind guide.

Jackson fishing today

53/100
Marginal
based on remaining hours
Temperature45–57°F
Wind up to22 mph
Solunar★★★★★
  • Thunderstorm risk — get off the water
  • Breezy but fishable (12 mph)
  • Stable high pressure (1022 hPa) — bluebird conditions, go deeper/slower
  • Light breeze — good chop (8 mph)
  • Major solunar period (moon overhead/underfoot)
  • Sunrise/sunset low-light window

Best times

  1. 10:00 AM–12:00 PM 62 out of 100 Major solunar period (moon overhead/underfoot) · Light breeze — good chop (8 mph)
  2. 12:00 PM–2:00 PM 47 out of 100 Light breeze — good chop (9 mph)
  3. 5:00 PM–7:00 PM 52 out of 100 Minor solunar period (moonrise/moonset) · Sunrise/sunset low-light window

Jackson fishing tomorrow

41/100
Sit it out
Temperature38–48°F
Wind up to20 mph
Solunar★★★★★
  • Thunderstorm risk — get off the water
  • Rain likely (77%)
  • Chance of rain (63%) — overcast can help
  • 🧭 Traditional angler lore: west/southwest wind (SW) said to be best, small plus
  • Light breeze — good chop (10 mph)
  • Rough — experienced boat anglers only (18 mph)

Best times

  1. 4:00 AM–6:00 AM 15 out of 100 Thunderstorm risk — get off the water · Minor solunar period (moonrise/moonset)
  2. 6:00 PM–8:00 PM 55 out of 100 Sunrise/sunset low-light window · Light breeze — good chop (5 mph)
  3. 8:00 PM–10:00 PM 48 out of 100 Light breeze — good chop (5 mph) · Traditional angler lore: west/southwest wind (WSW) said to be best, small plus

7-day fishing outlook for Jackson

Today
53
Marginal
★★★★★
Tomorrow
41
Sit it out
★★★★★
Sat, Oct 24
63
Marginal
★★★★★
Sun, Oct 25
67
Yes — good day
★★★★★
Mon, Oct 26
72
Yes — good day
★★★★★
Tue, Oct 27
68
Yes — good day
★★★★★
Wed, Oct 28
66
Yes — good day
★★★★★

Hunting conditions near Jackson

Deer movement score today 70 (Good deer movement expected) · Rut phase (estimate): Seeking & chasing

  1. 10:00 AM–12:00 PM 74 out of 100 Stable high pressure (1022 hPa) · Wind 8 mph — ideal for covering sound/scent · Steady ESE wind (within ±11° over ±3 h): predictable scent cone
  2. 12:00 PM–2:00 PM 64 out of 100 Stable high pressure (1022 hPa) · Wind 9 mph — ideal for covering sound/scent · Steady SE wind (within ±15° over ±3 h): predictable scent cone
  3. 5:00 PM–7:00 PM 71 out of 100 Wind 14 mph — ideal for covering sound/scent · Steady SE wind (within ±16° over ±3 h): predictable scent cone · Moonrise/moonset (minor period)

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Jackson at a glance

Coordinates43.395, -110.630
Time zoneAmerica/Denver
NWS forecast office / gridRIW 46,134
Grid elevation7890 ft
Pressure dataObserved at KJAC (next 6 h only)
Sunrise / sunset today7:46 AM / 6:30 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 Jackson?

This forecast scores today 53/100 (“Marginal”) for Jackson, 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 Jackson today?

Today’s best-scoring windows: 10:00 AM–12:00 PM (62), 12:00 PM–2:00 PM (47), 5:00 PM–7:00 PM (52) local time (America/Denver).

Is it too windy to fish in Jackson right now?

Current forecast wind is 8 mph with gusts to 12 mph: shore good, boat good, kayak good by our heuristic thresholds.

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