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In Nebraska, Ed Zorinsky Lake is a reservoir used for time on and around the water. Its recorded surface area is approximately 255 acres. Other waters in the region include Branched Oak Lake and Wagon Train Lake. The page brings together an hourly and 7-day forecast, wind and gust outlook, and activity scores for boating, paddling, and swimming. Check the hourly forecast and activity outlook below before heading out to Ed Zorinsky Lake.
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No active alerts for this lake as of the last check (Oct 11, 6:19 PM CDT). Alerts are re-checked automatically; see the official source for updates.
Overall Excellent (92/100) across 4 activities. Best right now: Sailing (98/100).
How the score is calculated →Best excellent fishing window, averaging 91/100 across these hours. Wind 5 mph from the north. Dawn hours (06:00 local). Derived from the hourly forecast; official alerts are not forecast and are checked separately.
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| Temp (°F) | 87° | 84° | 81° | 78° | 78° | 76° | 76° | 76° | 75° | 74° | 74° | 72° | 72° | 71° | 71° | 72° | 75° | 78° | 82° | 85° | 87° | 89° | 90° | 89° |
| Wind (kts) | 9 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 8 |
| Direction | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | SW | S | S | S | S | S | SW | SW | SW | SW | SW | SW | SW | W |
| Gusts (kts) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Precip % | 0% | 1% | 1% | 1% | 1% | 1% | 1% | 1% | 2% | 2% | 2% | 2% | 2% | 3% | 3% | 2% | 2% | 2% | 1% | 1% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Time | Temp | Wind | Gusts | Precip | Cloud | Condition |
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| Sun, 6 PM CDT | 87°F | 10 mph S (180°) | No data | 0% | No data | Partly Cloudy |
| Sun, 7 PM CDT | 84°F | 8 mph S (180°) | No data | 1% | No data | Mostly Clear |
| Sun, 8 PM CDT | 81°F | 9 mph S (180°) | No data | 1% | No data | Mostly Clear |
| Sun, 9 PM CDT | 78°F | 8 mph S (180°) | No data | 1% | No data | Mostly Clear |
| Sun, 10 PM CDT | 78°F | 8 mph S (180°) | No data | 1% | No data | Mostly Clear |
| Sun, 11 PM CDT | 76°F | 8 mph S (180°) | No data | 1% | No data | Mostly Clear |
| Mon, 12 AM CDT | 76°F | 8 mph S (180°) | No data | 1% | No data | Mostly Clear |
| Mon, 1 AM CDT | 76°F | 8 mph S (180°) | No data | 1% | No data | Clear |
| Mon, 2 AM CDT | 75°F | 8 mph S (180°) | No data | 2% | No data | Clear |
| Mon, 3 AM CDT | 74°F | 8 mph S (180°) | No data | 2% | No data | Clear |
| Mon, 4 AM CDT | 74°F | 8 mph SSW (203°) | No data | 2% | No data | Clear |
| Mon, 5 AM CDT | 72°F | 8 mph S (180°) | No data | 2% | No data | Mostly Clear |
| Mon, 6 AM CDT | 72°F | 9 mph S (180°) | No data | 2% | No data | Sunny |
| Mon, 7 AM CDT | 71°F | 8 mph S (180°) | No data | 3% | No data | Sunny |
| Mon, 8 AM CDT | 71°F | 9 mph S (180°) | No data | 3% | No data | Mostly Sunny |
| Mon, 9 AM CDT | 72°F | 9 mph S (180°) | No data | 2% | No data | Mostly Sunny |
| Mon, 10 AM CDT | 75°F | 10 mph SSW (203°) | No data | 2% | No data | Sunny |
| Mon, 11 AM CDT | 78°F | 12 mph SSW (203°) | No data | 2% | No data | Sunny |
| Mon, 12 PM CDT | 82°F | 13 mph SSW (203°) | No data | 1% | No data | Sunny |
| Mon, 1 PM CDT | 85°F | 13 mph SW (225°) | No data | 1% | No data | Sunny |
| Mon, 2 PM CDT | 87°F | 13 mph SW (225°) | No data | 0% | No data | Sunny |
| Mon, 3 PM CDT | 89°F | 13 mph SW (225°) | No data | 0% | No data | Sunny |
| Mon, 4 PM CDT | 90°F | 12 mph SW (225°) | No data | 0% | No data | Sunny |
| Mon, 5 PM CDT | 89°F | 9 mph WSW (248°) | No data | 0% | No data | Sunny |
| Mon, 6 PM CDT | 87°F | 8 mph WSW (248°) | No data | 0% | No data | Clear |
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 | 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 | Sunday October 18, 2026 |
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| Temp (°F) | 71° | 90° | 59° | 78° | 57° | 70° | 56° | 66° | 49° | 59° | 38° | 61° | 44° | 69° |
| Wind | S 10 mph | SSW 8 to 13 mph | NW 3 to 8 mph | NNE 6 mph | N 7 mph | NNE 8 mph | NE 7 mph | NNE 6 to 9 mph | NNW 7 to 13 mph | NNW 10 to 16 mph | NNW 1 to 8 mph | WSW 1 to 7 mph | S 6 to 9 mph | SSW 12 mph |
| Gusts | 25 mph | 24 mph | 17 mph | — | — | 16 mph | — | 18 mph | 24 mph | 29 mph | 17 mph | — | 18 mph | 22 mph |
| Precip % | 2% | 3% | 10% | 27% | 50% | 50% | 59% | 59% | 37% | 3% | 0% | 1% | 4% | 4% |
| Forecast |
No active USGS or USACE telemetry gauge is currently mapped to Ed Zorinsky Lake. Not available from a verified source for this lake.
Good for fishing (89/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 10 mph from the south. Dusk hours (18:00 local). 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 (92/100), from 3 available inputs. Supporting this: No active official alerts for this lake. Wind 10 mph from the south. Not available from a verified source for this lake: gusts, visibility and conditions, verified water access. Confidence is moderate (74%) because some inputs are unavailable or older than ideal.
Excellent for sailing (98/100), from 3 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 10 mph from the S is in the preferred sailing range. No active official alerts for this lake. Not available from a verified source for this lake: gust stability, visibility. Confidence is moderate (78%) because some inputs are unavailable or older than ideal.
Excellent for kayaking (90/100), from 4 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 10 mph from the south. No active official alerts for this lake. Not available from a verified source for this lake: gusts. Confidence is moderate (78%) because some inputs are unavailable or older than ideal.
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.
Surrounded by the natural landscapes of NE, Ed Zorinsky Lake is an appealing freshwater reservoir welcoming outdoor recreation across all seasons. The lake provides critical habitat for native fish species and serves as a focal point for regional boating. Visitors should review current access fees, ramp operational status, and state licensing rules.
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.
Low-wake cruising, electric-troll fishing craft, and quiet-water exploration. Target gamefish include Green Sunfish, Bluegill, Largemouth Bass, Black Crappie. 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 Ed Zorinsky Lake 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, 6:19 PM CDT