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Wagon Train Lake is one of the reservoirs LakeRadar tracks in Nebraska. Sitting at around 1,280 feet of elevation, it drops to a maximum depth near 30 feet. It covers roughly 315 surface acres. Research-grade observations nearby include Channel Catfish, White Crappie, Green Sunfish, and Bluegill. Nearby alternatives include Branched Oak Lake, Wehrspann Lake, and Ed Zorinsky Lake. A nearby water gauge supplies level and temperature readings where available. The page brings together an hourly and 7-day forecast, wind and gust outlook, water readings, fishing conditions, and activity scores for boating, paddling, and swimming. Check the hourly forecast and activity outlook below before heading out to Wagon Train Lake.
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No active alerts for this lake as of the last check (Oct 10, 10:51 PM CDT). Alerts are re-checked automatically; see the official source for updates.
Overall Good (78/100) across 4 activities. Best right now: Sailing (88/100).
How the score is calculated →Best good fishing window, averaging 85/100 across these hours. Dusk hours (19:00 local). Wind 14 mph from the south. Derived from the hourly forecast; official alerts are not forecast and are checked separately.
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| Temp (°F) | 74° | 74° | 73° | 72° | 70° | 70° | 69° | 68° | 67° | 66° | 66° | 68° | 71° | 76° | 80° | 83° | 85° | 87° | 88° | 87° | 86° | 83° | 78° | 77° |
| Wind (kts) | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 |
| Direction | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | SW | SW | SW | SW | SW | S | S | S | S | S | S |
| Gusts (kts) | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 25 | 24 | 24 |
| Precip % | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 1% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Time | Temp | Wind | Gusts | Precip | Cloud | Condition |
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| Sat, 10 PM CDT | 74°F | 14 mph S (180°) | 27 mph | 0% | 1% | Clear |
| Sat, 11 PM CDT | 74°F | 14 mph S (180°) | 27 mph | 0% | 2% | Clear |
| Sun, 12 AM CDT | 73°F | 14 mph S (180°) | 27 mph | 0% | 1% | Clear |
| Sun, 1 AM CDT | 72°F | 13 mph S (180°) | 27 mph | 0% | 1% | Clear |
| Sun, 2 AM CDT | 70°F | 13 mph S (180°) | 27 mph | 0% | 3% | Clear |
| Sun, 3 AM CDT | 70°F | 13 mph S (180°) | 27 mph | 0% | 3% | Clear |
| Sun, 4 AM CDT | 69°F | 13 mph S (180°) | 25 mph | 0% | 2% | Clear |
| Sun, 5 AM CDT | 68°F | 14 mph S (180°) | 27 mph | 0% | 1% | Clear |
| Sun, 6 AM CDT | 67°F | 14 mph S (180°) | 28 mph | 0% | 3% | Sunny |
| Sun, 7 AM CDT | 66°F | 14 mph S (180°) | 27 mph | 0% | 3% | Sunny |
| Sun, 8 AM CDT | 66°F | 15 mph S (180°) | 29 mph | 0% | 9% | Sunny |
| Sun, 9 AM CDT | 68°F | 16 mph S (180°) | 30 mph | 0% | 12% | Sunny |
| Sun, 10 AM CDT | 71°F | 15 mph S (180°) | 29 mph | 0% | 21% | Sunny |
| Sun, 11 AM CDT | 76°F | 16 mph SSW (203°) | 31 mph | 0% | 21% | Sunny |
| Sun, 12 PM CDT | 80°F | 17 mph SSW (203°) | 32 mph | 0% | 41% | Mostly Sunny |
| Sun, 1 PM CDT | 83°F | 18 mph SSW (203°) | 32 mph | 0% | 63% | Partly Sunny |
| Sun, 2 PM CDT | 85°F | 18 mph SSW (203°) | 32 mph | 0% | 57% | Partly Sunny |
| Sun, 3 PM CDT | 87°F | 18 mph SSW (203°) | 33 mph | 0% | 50% | Mostly Sunny |
| Sun, 4 PM CDT | 88°F | 18 mph S (180°) | 32 mph | 0% | 52% | Partly Sunny |
| Sun, 5 PM CDT | 87°F | 17 mph S (180°) | 32 mph | 0% | 39% | Mostly Sunny |
| Sun, 6 PM CDT | 86°F | 15 mph S (180°) | 32 mph | 1% | 39% | Partly Cloudy |
| Sun, 7 PM CDT | 83°F | 14 mph S (180°) | 29 mph | 0% | 38% | Partly Cloudy |
| Sun, 8 PM CDT | 78°F | 14 mph S (180°) | 28 mph | 0% | 28% | Partly Cloudy |
| Sun, 9 PM CDT | 77°F | 14 mph S (180°) | 28 mph | 0% | 29% | Partly Cloudy |
| Sun, 10 PM CDT | 76°F | 14 mph S (180°) | 28 mph | 0% | 31% | Partly Cloudy |
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 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 | Friday Night October 16, 2026 | Saturday October 17, 2026 |
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| Temp (°F) | 66° | 88° | 70° | 91° | 60° | 79° | 59° | 71° | 55° | 69° | 50° | 64° | 43° | 61° |
| Wind | S 14 mph | SSW 14 to 18 mph | S 15 mph | SSW 14 to 18 mph | WNW 6 to 13 mph | NNE 9 mph | NNE 8 mph | NE 12 mph | ENE 10 mph | NNE 12 mph | NNW 8 to 12 mph | NNW 13 to 18 mph | NNW 6 to 13 mph | N 5 to 8 mph |
| Gusts | 27 mph | 33 mph | 32 mph | 32 mph | 23 mph | 17 mph | 16 mph | 23 mph | 21 mph | 23 mph | 23 mph | 33 mph | 25 mph | 16 mph |
| Precip % | 0% | 0% | 1% | 0% | 7% | 7% | 56% | 60% | 58% | 58% | 27% | 9% | 4% | 5% |
| Forecast |
No active USGS or USACE telemetry gauge is currently mapped to Wagon Train Lake. Not available from a verified source for this lake.
Good for fishing (80/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: 0% chance of precipitation. Wind 14 mph from the south. 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.
Fair for boating (73/100), from 4 available inputs. Supporting this: No active official alerts for this lake. Wind 14 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.
Good for sailing (88/100), from 4 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 14 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: visibility. Confidence is high (88%).
Fair for kayaking (72/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: No active official alerts for this lake. Wind 14 mph from the south. 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.
Wagon Train Lake is a well-known freshwater reservoir in NE, providing refreshing open water and abundant outdoor recreation. Anglers value its seasonal bite while recreational boaters enjoy expansive open water corridors. Checking active weather advisories and water temperatures ensures a rewarding visit.
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 Channel Catfish, White Crappie, Green Sunfish, 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 Wagon Train 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 10, 10:51 PM CDT