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In Kansas, Lake Shawnee is a reservoir used for time on and around the water. At around 416 acres, it is a modest waterbody. Below you will find an hourly and 7-day forecast, wind and gust outlook, and activity scores for boating, paddling, and swimming. If you are planning a trip, Clinton Lake are also nearby. Check the hourly forecast and activity outlook below before heading out to Lake Shawnee.
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Latest source update is older than expected. Use caution and check the official source.
The last automated check (Oct 9, 6:01 PM 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 (91/100) across 5 activities. Best right now: Sailing (96/100).
How the score is calculated →Best excellent fishing window, averaging 93/100 across these hours. Measured water temperature 71°F from a representative gauge 7.0 mi away. Provisional data. Wind 10 mph from the south. Derived from the hourly forecast; official alerts are not forecast and are checked separately.
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| Temp (°F) | 83° | 80° | 76° | 74° | 72° | 71° | 70° | 69° | 68° | 67° | 65° | 63° | 62° | 62° | 65° | 69° | 74° | 79° | 83° | 87° | 89° | 90° | 89° | 86° |
| Wind (kts) | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 4 | 4 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 |
| Direction | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S |
| Gusts (kts) | 12 | 9 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 18 |
| 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, 6 PM CDT | 83°F | 10 mph S (180°) | 14 mph | 0% | 0% | Clear |
| Fri, 7 PM CDT | 80°F | 10 mph S (180°) | 10 mph | 0% | 0% | Clear |
| Fri, 8 PM CDT | 76°F | 10 mph S (180°) | 14 mph | 0% | 1% | Clear |
| Fri, 9 PM CDT | 74°F | 10 mph S (180°) | 16 mph | 0% | 1% | Clear |
| Fri, 10 PM CDT | 72°F | 10 mph S (180°) | 16 mph | 0% | 0% | Clear |
| Fri, 11 PM CDT | 71°F | 10 mph S (180°) | 16 mph | 0% | 0% | Clear |
| Sat, 12 AM CDT | 70°F | 10 mph S (180°) | 16 mph | 0% | 0% | Clear |
| Sat, 1 AM CDT | 69°F | 5 mph S (180°) | 16 mph | 0% | 0% | Clear |
| Sat, 2 AM CDT | 68°F | 5 mph S (180°) | 16 mph | 0% | 0% | Clear |
| Sat, 3 AM CDT | 67°F | 10 mph S (180°) | 17 mph | 0% | 1% | Clear |
| Sat, 4 AM CDT | 65°F | 10 mph S (180°) | 16 mph | 0% | 1% | Clear |
| Sat, 5 AM CDT | 63°F | 10 mph S (180°) | 15 mph | 0% | 1% | Clear |
| Sat, 6 AM CDT | 62°F | 10 mph S (180°) | 15 mph | 0% | 0% | Sunny |
| Sat, 7 AM CDT | 62°F | 10 mph S (180°) | 16 mph | 0% | 1% | Sunny |
| Sat, 8 AM CDT | 65°F | 10 mph S (180°) | 16 mph | 0% | 1% | Sunny |
| Sat, 9 AM CDT | 69°F | 10 mph S (180°) | 16 mph | 0% | 1% | Sunny |
| Sat, 10 AM CDT | 74°F | 10 mph S (180°) | 20 mph | 0% | 0% | Sunny |
| Sat, 11 AM CDT | 79°F | 10 mph S (180°) | 21 mph | 0% | 0% | Sunny |
| Sat, 12 PM CDT | 83°F | 15 mph S (180°) | 22 mph | 0% | 0% | Sunny |
| Sat, 1 PM CDT | 87°F | 15 mph S (180°) | 23 mph | 0% | 0% | Sunny |
| Sat, 2 PM CDT | 89°F | 15 mph S (180°) | 23 mph | 0% | 0% | Sunny |
| Sat, 3 PM CDT | 90°F | 15 mph S (180°) | 22 mph | 0% | 1% | Sunny |
| Sat, 4 PM CDT | 89°F | 15 mph S (180°) | 22 mph | 0% | 1% | Sunny |
| Sat, 5 PM CDT | 86°F | 15 mph S (180°) | 21 mph | 0% | 1% | Sunny |
| Sat, 6 PM CDT | 82°F | 10 mph S (180°) | 16 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 | Tonight 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 | Wednesday October 14, 2026 | Wednesday Night October 14, 2026 | Thursday October 15, 2026 | Thursday Night October 15, 2026 | Friday October 16, 2026 |
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| Temp (°F) | 62° | 90° | 62° | 91° | 71° | 93° | 67° | 84° | 62° | 77° | 59° | 76° | 52° | 68° |
| Wind | S 5 to 10 mph | S 10 to 15 mph | S 10 mph | S 10 to 15 mph | S 15 mph | SW 15 mph | SW 5 to 15 mph | E 5 to 10 mph | E 5 to 10 mph | SE 10 mph | S 10 mph | W 10 to 15 mph | NW 10 mph | NW 10 to 15 mph |
| Gusts | 17 mph | 25 mph | 16 mph | 25 mph | 25 mph | 30 mph | 25 mph | 15 mph | 14 mph | 16 mph | 15 mph | 18 mph | 18 mph | — |
| Precip % | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 9% | 38% | 62% | 73% | 58% | 49% | 33% | 16% |
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No active USGS or USACE telemetry gauge is currently mapped to Lake Shawnee. Not available from a verified source for this lake.
KANSAS R AB TOPEKA WEIR AT TOPEKA, KS · Oct 9, 10:15 PM UTC
Excellent for fishing (93/100), from 6 available inputs. Supporting this: Measured water temperature 71°F from a representative gauge 7.0 mi away. Provisional data. Wind 10 mph from the south. Not available from a verified source for this lake: pressure trend. Confidence is moderate (82%) because some inputs are unavailable or older than ideal.
Good for boating (89/100), from 4 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: visibility and conditions, verified water access. Confidence is moderate (84%) because some inputs are unavailable or older than ideal.
Excellent for sailing (96/100), from 4 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 10 mph from the S is in the preferred sailing range. Gusts are within 4 mph of sustained wind, so the breeze is steady. Not available from a verified source for this lake: visibility. Confidence is high (88%).
Good for kayaking (88/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 10 mph from the south. No active official alerts for this lake. Confidence is high (90%).
Surface water measured at 71°F. Air and water contrast evaluate recreational immersion comfort.
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Individual boat ramp GPS coordinates are maintained under the jurisdiction of KS Parks & Wildlife Authority. Public boaters should verify seasonal launch water levels, gate hours, and daily vehicle/vessel fees before traveling.
Lake Shawnee is a picturesque freshwater reservoir in KS known for its freshwater fishing, boating access, and attractive shoreline parks. With multiple recreation sites overseen by state and local natural resource agencies, visitors enjoy comfortable access to open-water cruising and shore angling. Always observe posted speed limits and maritime right-of-way rules.
Valid freshwater sport fishing license issued by Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP) 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 Bluegill, Rainbow Trout, Green Sunfish, Channel Catfish. 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 Lake Shawnee 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, 6:21 PM CDT