Mackay River (ICWW), Buttermilk Sound, Georgia Fishing Weather Forecast
Current Conditions
Temperature: 76°F (feels like 84°F). Condition: Overcast.
Wind: 5 mph WSW, gusts to 15 mph.
Barometric Pressure: 29.94 inHg (1014 hPa).
Humidity: 91%. UV Index: 1. Cloud Cover: 100%.
Visibility: 9 miles. Dew Point: 73°F.
Sunrise: 6:21 AM. Sunset: 8:32 PM.
Fishing Score
Today's best fishing score: 83/100 (Excellent)
Pressure Analysis
Pressure falling slowly — fish are actively feeding. Good conditions for fishing.
Best fishing windows based on pressure: 00:00, 01:00, 02:00, 03:00, 04:00, 05:00, 07:00, 11:00, 12:00, 15:00, 17:00, 18:00, 19:00, 20:00, 22:00, 01:00, 02:00, 03:00, 04:00, 05:00, 08:00, 09:00, 10:00, 11:00, 12:00, 13:00, 14:00, 15:00, 16:00, 20:00, 23:00, 02:00, 03:00, 05:00, 06:00, 08:00, 10:00, 11:00, 12:00, 13:00, 14:00, 15:00, 16:00, 17:00
7-Day Fishing Weather Forecast
| Day | Date | High | Low | Condition | Wind | Pressure | Precip | UV | Fishing Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri | 2026-06-19 | 80°F | 74°F | Thunderstorm | 13 mph SW | 29.97 inHg | 80% | 8 | 73/100 (Good) |
| Sat | 2026-06-20 | 87°F | 71°F | Thunderstorm | 14 mph W | 29.97 inHg | 49% | 7 | 73/100 (Good) |
| Sun | 2026-06-21 | 94°F | 71°F | Drizzle | 8 mph SW | 29.94 inHg | 23% | 8 | 81/100 (Excellent) |
| Mon | 2026-06-22 | 97°F | 71°F | Drizzle | 13 mph WSW | 30.00 inHg | 10% | 9 | 81/100 (Excellent) |
| Tue | 2026-06-23 | 100°F | 74°F | Thunderstorm | 12 mph W | 30.00 inHg | 26% | 9 | 83/100 (Excellent) |
| Wed | 2026-06-24 | 101°F | 73°F | Thunderstorm | 12 mph WSW | 30.00 inHg | 34% | 8 | 80/100 (Excellent) |
| Thu | 2026-06-25 | 97°F | 68°F | Drizzle | 11 mph SW | 30.00 inHg | 34% | 8 | 83/100 (Excellent) |
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the fishing weather forecast for Mackay River (ICWW), Buttermilk Sound, Georgia?
Mackay River (ICWW), Buttermilk Sound's 7-day fishing weather forecast peaks at a fishing score of 83/100 (Excellent). The forecast factors in barometric pressure, wind, temperature, cloud cover, and precipitation. The full hour-by-hour breakdown and 72-hour pressure chart are on this page.
Is today a good day to fish at Mackay River (ICWW), Buttermilk Sound?
Today at Mackay River (ICWW), Buttermilk Sound, Georgia the best fishing window scores 83/100 (Excellent) and the barometric pressure is falling. A falling pressure trend often triggers more aggressive feeding before a front arrives.
How does barometric pressure affect fishing at Mackay River (ICWW), Buttermilk Sound?
Fish are most active when barometric pressure is stable (29.80–30.20 inHg) or slowly falling. 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. Right now Mackay River (ICWW), Buttermilk Sound's pressure is 29.94 inHg and falling.
What wind speed is best for fishing at Mackay River (ICWW), Buttermilk Sound?
Light to moderate winds (5–15 mph) are ideal — they create surface chop without making seas dangerous. Today's forecast shows 5 mph from the WSW at Mackay River (ICWW), Buttermilk Sound, Georgia.
How accurate is HookCast's fishing weather for Mackay River (ICWW), Buttermilk Sound?
Weather data for Mackay River (ICWW), Buttermilk Sound, Georgia is sourced from Open-Meteo (CC-BY 4.0), which uses NOAA observations and ECMWF forecast models. The forecast updates every 30 minutes. Tide data for paired tide pages is from NOAA Center for Operational Oceanographic Products (CO-OPS).
Mackay River (ICWW), Buttermilk Sound Fishing Weather
76°F
Overcast · Feels like 84°F
7-day forecast with barometric pressure trends
Tide ChartFishing Score
Wind
5 mph WSW
Pressure
29.94"
Humidity
91%
UV Index
1
Dew Point
73°F
Visibility
9 mi
Sunrise
6:21 AM
Sunset
8:32 PM
Pressure Analysis
Pressure is slowly falling — fish are likely active and feeding
Barometric Pressure Trend
Green zones = best fishing windows (stable/slowly falling pressure)
Today's Fishing Timeline
Combining pressure trend, solunar periods & tide data
20:00
Score: 75
76°F · 5 mph
21:00
Score: 69
76°F · 5 mph
22:00
Score: 76
76°F · 4 mph
23:00
Score: 66
76°F · 4 mph
00:00
Score: 65
76°F · 6 mph
01:00
Score: 69
75°F · 4 mph
02:00
Score: 73
74°F · 5 mph
03:00
Score: 72
74°F · 5 mph
04:00
Score: 71
74°F · 6 mph
05:00
Score: 71
74°F · 5 mph
06:00
Score: 62
73°F · 5 mph
07:00
Score: 63
74°F · 7 mph
08:00
Score: 72
78°F · 8 mph
09:00
Score: 75
79°F · 9 mph
10:00
Score: 75
80°F · 7 mph
11:00
Score: 73
82°F · 6 mph
12:00
Score: 74
84°F · 5 mph
13:00
Score: 68
85°F · 4 mph
14:00
Score: 72
87°F · 5 mph
15:00
Score: 69
86°F · 6 mph
16:00
Score: 69
84°F · 6 mph
17:00
Score: 67
79°F · 14 mph
18:00
Score: 67
76°F · 10 mph
19:00
Score: 60
71°F · 12 mph
24-Hour Forecast
7-Day Forecast
Fri
06-19
Sat
06-20
Sun
06-21
Mon
06-22
Tue
06-23
Wed
06-24
Thu
06-25
Fri
06-19
80°
74°
Thunderstorm
Sat
06-20
87°
71°
Thunderstorm
Sun
06-21
94°
71°
Drizzle
Mon
06-22
97°
71°
Drizzle
Tue
06-23
100°
74°
Thunderstorm
Wed
06-24
101°
73°
Thunderstorm
Thu
06-25
97°
68°
Drizzle
Fishing Weather FAQ
Common questions about fishing conditions and forecasts