What Is a Fishing Forecast?
A fishing forecast combines multiple natural factors to predict how active fish will be on a specific day and location. At PescaSolunar we express this as a score from 1 to 10.
The Score (1-10)
| Range | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 8.5-10 | Excellent | Ideal conditions. Fish will be very active. Don't miss it! |
| 7-8.4 | Very Good | Excellent fishing day. Good activity during solunar periods. |
| 5.5-6.9 | Good | Decent day. Focus on solunar periods for best results. |
| 4-5.4 | Fair | Fishing possible but requires more patience and technique. |
| 1-3.9 | Poor | Tough conditions. Consider rescheduling or use finesse techniques. |
The 6 Factors
Each factor receives its own score from 1 to 10. The final score is a weighted average.
1. Barometric Pressure (Weight: 25%)
The most important factor. Slowly falling pressure is ideal. Rapid changes are bad.
2. Solunar Activity (Weight: 25%)
Based on lunar periods. New and full moon = peak activity. Quarters = moderate.
3. Moon Phase (Weight: 15%)
The phase amplifies or reduces overall daily activity.
4. Wind (Weight: 15%)
Light breeze (5-10 mph) is ideal. No wind or strong wind is negative.
5. Cloud Cover (Weight: 10%)
Overcast sky favors bass fishing. Direct sun sends them deep.
6. Precipitation (Weight: 10%)
Light rain activates feeding. Heavy storms stop it.
Solunar Periods
Solunar periods are the time windows with highest fish activity:
- Major Period (2 hours): When the moon is directly above or below your location
- Minor Period (1 hour): Moonrise and moonset
Golden Window
When a major period coincides with sunrise or sunset, it creates a golden window — the most productive window of the day.
How to Use the Forecast
- Check the overall score — Is it worth going today?
- Look at solunar periods — Plan to arrive 30 min before the major period
- Watch the pressure — If it's slowly falling, prioritize going
- Compare days — Use the 7-day forecast to pick the best day of the week
- Combine with experience — The forecast is a guide; your lake knowledge complements it
Check the current forecast for all lakes in Mexico.