New Canal USCG station, Lake Pontchartrain, Louisiana Fishing Weather Forecast
Current Conditions
Temperature: 76°F (feels like 79°F). Condition: Clear.
Wind: 10 mph SSE, gusts to 20 mph.
Barometric Pressure: 30.12 inHg (1020 hPa).
Humidity: 79%. UV Index: 2. Cloud Cover: 18%.
Visibility: 11 miles. Dew Point: 69°F.
Sunrise: 6:45 AM. Sunset: 7:20 PM.
Fishing Score
Today's best fishing score: 87/100 (Excellent)
Pressure Analysis
Pressure stable — consistent conditions with steady fishing activity.
Best fishing windows based on pressure: 00:00, 01:00, 02:00, 04:00, 05:00, 08:00, 11:00, 12:00, 14:00, 15:00, 16:00, 17:00, 18:00, 22:00, 00:00, 01:00, 02:00, 03:00, 05:00, 09:00, 12:00, 13:00, 14:00, 15:00, 17:00, 23:00, 00:00, 01:00, 03:00, 04:00, 05:00, 09:00, 11:00, 12:00, 13:00, 16:00, 17:00, 18:00, 22:00
7-Day Fishing Weather Forecast
| Day | Date | High | Low | Condition | Wind | Pressure | Precip | UV | Fishing Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat | 2026-04-04 | 86°F | 67°F | Overcast | 13 mph SSE | 30.09 inHg | 23% | 8 | 83/100 (Excellent) |
| Sun | 2026-04-05 | 73°F | 61°F | Showers | 18 mph N | 30.12 inHg | 55% | 3 | 79/100 (Good) |
| Mon | 2026-04-06 | 70°F | 60°F | Drizzle | 14 mph NE | 30.18 inHg | 21% | 6 | 82/100 (Excellent) |
| Tue | 2026-04-07 | 76°F | 59°F | Overcast | 14 mph E | 30.15 inHg | 7% | 7 | 79/100 (Good) |
| Wed | 2026-04-08 | 73°F | 66°F | Showers | 17 mph ESE | 30.06 inHg | 19% | 3 | 78/100 (Good) |
| Thu | 2026-04-09 | 79°F | 67°F | Drizzle | 19 mph E | 30.03 inHg | 17% | 6 | 84/100 (Excellent) |
| Fri | 2026-04-10 | 80°F | 69°F | Overcast | 13 mph E | 30.09 inHg | 10% | 4 | 87/100 (Excellent) |
Frequently Asked Questions
How does barometric pressure affect fishing?
Fish have lateral line organs that are highly sensitive to pressure changes. When barometric pressure is stable (29.80–30.20 inHg) or slowly falling, fish tend to feed more actively. A rapid drop — often before a storm front — can trigger a feeding frenzy, while a sharp rise after a front passes usually makes fish lethargic. HookCast's 72-hour pressure trend chart highlights these best-fishing windows so you can plan your trip around optimal conditions.
What is the best tide for fishing?
Most experienced anglers agree that a rising (incoming) tide is the best time to fish, especially the two hours leading up to high tide. The incoming water pushes baitfish and nutrients into estuaries and along shorelines, which attracts predatory gamefish. The period around tide changes — known as 'slack water' — tends to be the slowest. HookCast combines tide data with solunar periods and pressure trends to identify the absolute best fishing windows.
What is Solunar theory and how does it predict fishing activity?
Solunar theory, developed by John Alden Knight in the 1920s, proposes that fish and wildlife activity is influenced by the position of the moon and sun. 'Major periods' occur when the moon is directly overhead or underfoot (about 2 hours each), while 'Minor periods' happen at moonrise and moonset (about 1 hour each). During these windows — especially around new and full moons — fish tend to feed more aggressively. HookCast calculates precise solunar periods for your location and overlays them on tide charts.
What weather conditions are best for saltwater fishing?
The ideal saltwater fishing conditions include: stable or slowly falling barometric pressure (29.80–30.20 inHg), moderate wind (5–15 mph) that creates some surface chop without making seas dangerous, overcast skies (which reduce fish wariness), water temperatures in the 65–75°F range, and a rising tide during a solunar major period. HookCast's Fishing Score combines all these factors into a single 0–100 rating with a plain-English explanation of why conditions are favorable or not.
New Canal USCG station, Lake Pontchartrain Fishing Weather
76°F
Clear · Feels like 79°F
7-day forecast with barometric pressure trends
Tide ChartFishing Score
Wind
10 mph SSE
Pressure
30.12"
Humidity
79%
UV Index
2
Dew Point
69°F
Visibility
11 mi
Sunrise
6:45 AM
Sunset
7:20 PM
Pressure Analysis
Pressure is stable — fish feeding at normal rates
Barometric Pressure Trend
Green zones = best fishing windows (stable/slowly falling pressure)
Today's Fishing Timeline
Combining pressure trend, solunar periods & tide data
09:00
Score: 74
76°F · 10 mph
10:00
Score: 65
79°F · 11 mph
11:00
Score: 75
82°F · 12 mph
12:00
Score: 76
84°F · 13 mph
13:00
Score: 77
85°F · 13 mph
14:00
Score: 74
86°F · 13 mph
15:00
Score: 74
85°F · 12 mph
16:00
Score: 75
85°F · 12 mph
17:00
Score: 74
83°F · 12 mph
18:00
Score: 76
81°F · 12 mph
19:00
Score: 69
79°F · 11 mph
20:00
Score: 72
77°F · 11 mph
21:00
Score: 75
75°F · 9 mph
22:00
Score: 78
74°F · 7 mph
23:00
Score: 67
74°F · 8 mph
00:00
Score: 76
73°F · 7 mph
01:00
Score: 77
72°F · 5 mph
02:00
Score: 73
72°F · 4 mph
03:00
Score: 73
72°F · 3 mph
04:00
Score: 70
72°F · 6 mph
05:00
Score: 77
69°F · 14 mph
06:00
Score: 74
69°F · 18 mph
07:00
Score: 67
68°F · 10 mph
08:00
Score: 67
68°F · 8 mph
24-Hour Forecast
7-Day Forecast
Sat
04-04
Sun
04-05
Mon
04-06
Tue
04-07
Wed
04-08
Thu
04-09
Fri
04-10
Sat
04-04
86°
67°
Overcast
Sun
04-05
73°
61°
Showers
Mon
04-06
70°
60°
Drizzle
Tue
04-07
76°
59°
Overcast
Wed
04-08
73°
66°
Showers
Thu
04-09
79°
67°
Drizzle
Fri
04-10
80°
69°
Overcast
Fishing Weather FAQ
Common questions about fishing conditions and forecasts