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Harry Strunk Lake is one of the reservoirs LakeRadar tracks in Nebraska. At around 1,850 acres (about 3 square miles), it is a mid-sized waterbody. Fish documented in the area include Bluegill. A nearby water gauge supplies level and temperature readings where available. If you are planning a trip, Keith Sebelius Lake, Hugh Butler Lake, and Swanson Lake are also nearby. For this location, LakeRadar tracks an hourly and 7-day forecast, wind and gust outlook, water readings, fishing conditions, and activity scores for boating, paddling, and swimming. Current weather, wind, and activity conditions for Harry Strunk Lake are updated throughout the day.
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Latest source update is older than expected. Use caution and check the official source.
The last automated check (Oct 9, 12:48 AM CDT) found no active alerts for this lake, but that check is older than LakeRadar's alert freshness window, so the current alert status could not be confirmed.
Confirm before heading out: official alerts for this area or weather.gov/alerts. LakeRadar scores summarize available conditions and are not a substitute for official warnings, local rules, or on-water judgment.
Overall Excellent (90/100) across 4 activities. Best right now: Boating (96/100).
How the score is calculated →Best excellent fishing window, averaging 92/100 across these hours. Wind 5 mph from the south-southwest. 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) | 65° | 64° | 62° | 61° | 58° | 57° | 56° | 56° | 59° | 65° | 71° | 76° | 81° | 84° | 86° | 88° | 87° | 85° | 81° | 75° | 73° | 71° | 70° | 70° |
| Wind (kts) | 4 | 9 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 9 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 17 | 17 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 |
| Direction | W | W | SW | SW | SW | SW | SW | SW | SW | S | SW | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S |
| Gusts (kts) | 8 | 12 | 10 | 9 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 11 | 15 | 18 | 21 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 24 | 23 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 30 | 31 |
| Precip % | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Time | Temp | Wind | Gusts | Precip | Cloud | Condition |
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| Fri, 1 AM CDT | 65°F | 5 mph W (270°) | 9 mph | 0% | 1% | Clear |
| Fri, 2 AM CDT | 64°F | 10 mph WSW (248°) | 14 mph | 0% | 1% | Clear |
| Fri, 3 AM CDT | 62°F | 5 mph SW (225°) | 12 mph | 0% | 1% | Clear |
| Fri, 4 AM CDT | 61°F | 5 mph SW (225°) | 10 mph | 0% | 0% | Clear |
| Fri, 5 AM CDT | 58°F | 5 mph SW (225°) | 8 mph | 0% | 1% | Clear |
| Fri, 6 AM CDT | 57°F | 5 mph SSW (203°) | 7 mph | 0% | 1% | Sunny |
| Fri, 7 AM CDT | 56°F | 5 mph SSW (203°) | 7 mph | 0% | 2% | Sunny |
| Fri, 8 AM CDT | 56°F | 5 mph SW (225°) | 7 mph | 0% | 4% | Sunny |
| Fri, 9 AM CDT | 59°F | 5 mph SSW (203°) | 9 mph | 0% | 2% | Sunny |
| Fri, 10 AM CDT | 65°F | 5 mph S (180°) | 9 mph | 0% | 3% | Sunny |
| Fri, 11 AM CDT | 71°F | 5 mph SSW (203°) | 13 mph | 0% | 1% | Sunny |
| Fri, 12 PM CDT | 76°F | 10 mph S (180°) | 17 mph | 0% | 2% | Sunny |
| Fri, 1 PM CDT | 81°F | 15 mph S (180°) | 21 mph | 0% | 2% | Sunny |
| Fri, 2 PM CDT | 84°F | 15 mph S (180°) | 24 mph | 0% | 3% | Sunny |
| Fri, 3 PM CDT | 86°F | 15 mph S (180°) | 28 mph | 0% | 2% | Sunny |
| Fri, 4 PM CDT | 88°F | 20 mph S (180°) | 29 mph | 0% | 2% | Sunny |
| Fri, 5 PM CDT | 87°F | 20 mph S (180°) | 30 mph | 0% | 2% | Sunny |
| Fri, 6 PM CDT | 85°F | 15 mph S (180°) | 28 mph | 0% | 0% | Clear |
| Fri, 7 PM CDT | 81°F | 15 mph S (180°) | 27 mph | 0% | 2% | Clear |
| Fri, 8 PM CDT | 75°F | 15 mph S (180°) | 30 mph | 0% | 3% | Clear |
| Fri, 9 PM CDT | 73°F | 20 mph S (180°) | 32 mph | 0% | 9% | Mostly Clear |
| Fri, 10 PM CDT | 71°F | 20 mph S (180°) | 32 mph | 0% | 6% | Mostly Clear |
| Fri, 11 PM CDT | 70°F | 20 mph S (180°) | 35 mph | 0% | 4% | Clear |
| Sat, 12 AM CDT | 70°F | 20 mph S (180°) | 36 mph | 0% | 3% | Clear |
| Sat, 1 AM CDT | 69°F | 20 mph S (180°) | 33 mph | 0% | 1% | 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 | Today October 8, 2026 | Tonight October 8, 2026 | Tonight October 8, 2026 | Overnight October 9, 2026 | Friday October 9, 2026 | Friday Night October 9, 2026 | Saturday October 10, 2026 | Saturday Night October 10, 2026 | Sunday October 11, 2026 | Sunday Night October 11, 2026 | Columbus Day October 12, 2026 | Monday Night October 12, 2026 | Tuesday October 13, 2026 | Tuesday Night October 13, 2026 |
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| Temp (°F) | 84° | 56° | 56° | 56° | 88° | 63° | 87° | 63° | 84° | 59° | 79° | 51° | 69° | 53° |
| Wind | SE 5 to 15 mph | SSE 5 to 15 mph | SSW 5 to 10 mph | WSW 5 to 10 mph | SSW 5 to 20 mph | S 15 to 20 mph | S 15 to 20 mph | S 15 to 20 mph | S 10 to 15 mph | ESE 10 to 15 mph | N 10 mph | NE 10 to 15 mph | ENE 10 to 15 mph | ESE 10 mph |
| Gusts | 25 mph | 20 mph | 20 mph | 14 mph | 30 mph | 40 mph | 35 mph | 35 mph | 24 mph | 20 mph | 16 mph | 23 mph | 18 mph | 15 mph |
| Precip % | 1% | 1% | 1% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 2% | 2% | 10% | 32% | 49% |
| Forecast |
No active USGS or USACE telemetry gauge is currently mapped to Harry Strunk Lake. Not available from a verified source for this lake.
Good for fishing (86/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 5 mph from the west. 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 (96/100), from 4 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 5 mph from the west. Gusts to 9 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 (84/100), from 4 available inputs. Supporting this: Gusts are within 4 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 (96/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 5 mph from the west. Gusts to 9 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.
Providing dependable water recreation for NE residents and travelers, Harry Strunk Lake accommodates fishing boats, runabouts, and non-motorized craft. The waterbody plays an essential role in local watershed conservation and outdoor leisure. Responsible boating and clean-drain-dry practices keep the waters pristine for all.
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 Bluegill. 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 Harry Strunk 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 9, 1:38 AM CDT