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In Nebraska, Calamus Reservoir is a reservoir used for time on and around the water. Fish documented in the area include European Carp, Rainbow Trout, Walleye, and Yellow Perch. At around 5,123 acres (about 8 square miles), it is a mid-sized waterbody. Below you will find an hourly and 7-day forecast, wind and gust outlook, fishing conditions, and activity scores for boating, paddling, and swimming. Check the hourly forecast and activity outlook below before heading out to Calamus Reservoir.
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No active alerts for this lake as of the last check (Oct 11, 10:58 AM CDT). Alerts are re-checked automatically; see the official source for updates.
Overall Excellent (93/100) across 4 activities. Best right now: Boating (97/100).
How the score is calculated →Best excellent fishing window, averaging 94/100 across these hours. Wind 5 mph from the north-northeast. Dusk hours (19:00 local). Derived from the hourly forecast; official alerts are not forecast and are checked separately.
| Metric | 3p | 4p | 5p | 6p | 7p | 8p | 9p | 10p | 11p | 12a | 1a | 2a | 3a | 4a | 5a | 6a | 7a | 8a | 9a | 10a | 11a | 12p | 1p | 2p |
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| Temp (°F) | 63° | 69° | 76° | 79° | 81° | 83° | 84° | 84° | 82° | 79° | 74° | 69° | 67° | 66° | 64° | 63° | 62° | 61° | 60° | 60° | 59° | 58° | 58° | 60° |
| Wind (kts) | 4 | 9 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 9 | 9 | 9 |
| Direction | SE | S | SW | SW | SW | SW | W | NW | N | NE | NE | NE | NE | NE | NE | NE | NE | NE | NE | E | E | NE | E | E |
| Gusts (kts) | 7 | 12 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 15 | 12 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 13 |
| Precip % | 0% | 1% | 1% | 1% | 1% | 1% | 1% | 2% | 1% | 2% | 2% | 2% | 2% | 3% | 3% | 3% | 3% | 2% | 3% | 3% | 2% | 3% | 3% | 0% |
| Time | Temp | Wind | Gusts | Precip | Cloud | Condition |
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| Sun, 10 AM CDT | 63°F | 5 mph SE (135°) | 8 mph | 0% | 51% | Partly Sunny |
| Sun, 11 AM CDT | 69°F | 10 mph S (180°) | 14 mph | 1% | 57% | Partly Sunny |
| Sun, 12 PM CDT | 76°F | 15 mph SSW (203°) | 22 mph | 1% | 75% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Sun, 1 PM CDT | 79°F | 15 mph SSW (203°) | 22 mph | 1% | 58% | Partly Sunny |
| Sun, 2 PM CDT | 81°F | 15 mph SSW (203°) | 21 mph | 1% | 53% | Partly Sunny |
| Sun, 3 PM CDT | 83°F | 10 mph SSW (203°) | 21 mph | 1% | 58% | Partly Sunny |
| Sun, 4 PM CDT | 84°F | 10 mph WSW (248°) | 20 mph | 1% | 31% | Mostly Sunny |
| Sun, 5 PM CDT | 84°F | 10 mph WNW (293°) | 17 mph | 2% | 26% | Mostly Sunny |
| Sun, 6 PM CDT | 82°F | 10 mph N (0°) | 14 mph | 1% | 42% | Partly Cloudy |
| Sun, 7 PM CDT | 79°F | 5 mph NNE (23°) | 10 mph | 2% | 57% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Sun, 8 PM CDT | 74°F | 5 mph NNE (23°) | 12 mph | 2% | 51% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Sun, 9 PM CDT | 69°F | 5 mph NNE (23°) | 13 mph | 2% | 39% | Partly Cloudy |
| Sun, 10 PM CDT | 67°F | 5 mph NNE (23°) | 13 mph | 2% | 39% | Partly Cloudy |
| Sun, 11 PM CDT | 66°F | 5 mph NNE (23°) | 13 mph | 3% | 32% | Partly Cloudy |
| Mon, 12 AM CDT | 64°F | 5 mph NNE (23°) | 13 mph | 3% | 40% | Partly Cloudy |
| Mon, 1 AM CDT | 63°F | 5 mph NE (45°) | 13 mph | 3% | 38% | Partly Cloudy |
| Mon, 2 AM CDT | 62°F | 5 mph NE (45°) | 13 mph | 3% | 23% | Mostly Clear |
| Mon, 3 AM CDT | 61°F | 5 mph NE (45°) | 12 mph | 2% | 33% | Partly Cloudy |
| Mon, 4 AM CDT | 60°F | 5 mph NE (45°) | 12 mph | 3% | 42% | Partly Cloudy |
| Mon, 5 AM CDT | 60°F | 5 mph ENE (68°) | 12 mph | 3% | 49% | Partly Cloudy |
| Mon, 6 AM CDT | 59°F | 5 mph ENE (68°) | 13 mph | 2% | 60% | Partly Sunny |
| Mon, 7 AM CDT | 58°F | 10 mph NE (45°) | 13 mph | 3% | 46% | Mostly Sunny |
| Mon, 8 AM CDT | 58°F | 10 mph ENE (68°) | 13 mph | 3% | 59% | Partly Sunny |
| Mon, 9 AM CDT | 60°F | 10 mph ENE (68°) | 15 mph | 0% | 50% | Mostly Sunny |
| Mon, 10 AM CDT | 65°F | 10 mph N (0°) | 17 mph | 0% | 46% | Mostly Sunny |
Official National Weather Service hourly forecast. Showing 10 of 25 hours. Wind arrows point the way the wind is blowing; the compass point and degrees show where it comes from.
| Period | Today October 11, 2026 | Tonight October 11, 2026 | Columbus Day October 12, 2026 | Monday Night October 12, 2026 | Tuesday October 13, 2026 | Tuesday Night October 13, 2026 | Wednesday October 14, 2026 | Wednesday Night October 14, 2026 | Thursday October 15, 2026 | Thursday Night October 15, 2026 | Friday October 16, 2026 | Friday Night October 16, 2026 | Saturday October 17, 2026 | Saturday Night October 17, 2026 |
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| Temp (°F) | 84° | 58° | 78° | 46° | 65° | 46° | 61° | 44° | 60° | 40° | 54° | 34° | 58° | 40° |
| Wind | SSW 5 to 15 mph | NNE 5 to 10 mph | N 5 to 15 mph | N 10 to 15 mph | NNE 10 to 15 mph | NE 10 mph | NE 10 to 15 mph | NE 10 to 15 mph | N 10 to 20 mph | NNW 20 to 25 mph | NNW 15 to 30 mph | NW 5 to 15 mph | SW 5 to 20 mph | S 15 mph |
| Gusts | 25 mph | 14 mph | 25 mph | 25 mph | 25 mph | 18 mph | 27 mph | 25 mph | 36 mph | 33 mph | 41 mph | 27 mph | 31 mph | 29 mph |
| Precip % | 2% | 3% | 3% | 1% | 1% | 24% | 34% | 69% | 69% | 31% | 10% | 4% | 4% | 7% |
| Forecast |
Excellent for fishing (92/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 5 mph from the southeast. 0% chance of precipitation. Not available from a verified source for this lake: pressure trend, water temperature. Confidence is moderate (74%) because some inputs are unavailable or older than ideal.
Excellent for boating (97/100), from 4 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 5 mph from the southeast. Gusts to 8 mph. Not available from a verified source for this lake: visibility and conditions, verified water access. Confidence is moderate (84%) because some inputs are unavailable or older than ideal.
Good for sailing (85/100), from 4 available inputs. Supporting this: Gusts are within 3 mph of sustained wind, so the breeze is steady. No active official alerts for this lake. Not available from a verified source for this lake: visibility. Confidence is high (88%).
Excellent for kayaking (97/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 5 mph from the southeast. Gusts to 8 mph. Confidence is high (90%).
Water temperature is not available from a verified source for this lake. No swimming score is shown without it.
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Individual boat ramp GPS coordinates are maintained under the jurisdiction of NE Parks & Wildlife Authority. Public boaters should verify seasonal launch water levels, gate hours, and daily vehicle/vessel fees before traveling.
Nestled in NE, Calamus Reservoir delivers expansive open water and sheltered shoreline pockets ideal for varied outdoor pursuits. From high-speed watersports to relaxed drift fishing, the lake accommodates diverse visitor preferences. Always check current weather advisories and water temperatures before heading out.
Valid freshwater sport fishing license issued by Nebraska Game and Parks Commission is required for anglers age 16+. Digital license on mobile is accepted.
Current motorized watercraft registration mandatory. Practice Clean, Drain & Dry protocols: drain all livewells and inspect props before launching. Life jackets required for all passengers.
Public shoreline and boating access managed by State & Local Authorities. Verify seasonal gate hours, launch fees, and parking rules before travel.
High-speed motorboating, pontoon cruising, wakeboarding, and water skiing across main channels. Target gamefish include European Carp, Rainbow Trout, Walleye, Yellow Perch. Morning hours typically provide optimal glassy conditions for kayak and stand-up paddleboard (SUP) touring.
Warm water temperatures, peak swimming, active watersports, and open full-service campgrounds. Highest weekly attendance; plan early arrivals on summer weekends.
Spring pre-spawn and fall feeding transitions create prime trophy angling conditions. Cooler air, lower boat traffic, and vibrant seasonal shoreline foliage.
Mild year-round outdoor climate. Uncrowded waters, active winter bass and crappie fishing, and open year-round boat launch access.
No external source rows are cited by the data currently shown on this page.
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Scores are heuristics, not safety guarantees. LakeRadar scores summarize available conditions and are not a substitute for official warnings, local rules, or on-water judgment.
All telemetry for Calamus Reservoir is synchronized directly from authorized federal and state monitoring networks (USGS, NWS, NOAA, and state environmental authorities). Observations are strictly instrumented readings — unmonitored sensors are transparently disclosed rather than synthetic estimates.
Last source audit: Oct 11, 10:58 AM CDT