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Lincoln, NE Fishing Forecast
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Lincoln, NE · ZIP 68508 · NWS OAX forecast updated Oct 23, 10:35 AM
Is it too windy to fish in Lincoln right now?
11:00 AM: wind 14 mph S, gusts 26 mph · Sunny
Breezy — fishable
Breezy — fishable
Yes — too windy
Yes — too windy
Right-now fishing score: 72 (Yes — good day) for boat fishing. Pressure 1018 hPa, trend -0.8 hPa/3h. Wind thresholds are heuristics — see the wind guide.
Lincoln fishing today
- Pressure falling slowly (-0.8 hPa/3h) — fish often feed ahead of a front
- Breezy but fishable (14 mph)
- Too windy for boat fishing (17 mph, gusts 30)
- Major solunar period (moon overhead/underfoot)
- Sunrise/sunset low-light window
- Rough — experienced boat anglers only (16 mph)
Best times
- 11:00 AM–1:00 PM 72 out of 100 Major solunar period (moon overhead/underfoot) · Pressure falling slowly (-0.8 hPa/3h) — fish often feed ahead of a front
- 7:00 PM–9:00 PM 52 out of 100 Sunrise/sunset low-light window
- 9:00 PM–11:00 PM 47 out of 100
Lincoln fishing tomorrow
- Light breeze — good chop (10 mph)
- Sunrise/sunset low-light window
- 🧭 Traditional angler lore: north wind (NNW) often follows a front, small minus
- Breezy but fishable (12 mph)
- Minor solunar period (moonrise/moonset)
- 🧭 Traditional angler lore: west/southwest wind (SW) said to be best, small plus
Best times
- 7:00 AM–9:00 AM 65 out of 100 Sunrise/sunset low-light window · Light breeze — good chop (10 mph)
- 11:00 AM–1:00 PM 74 out of 100 Major solunar period (moon overhead/underfoot) · Light breeze — good chop (10 mph)
- 5:00 PM–7:00 PM 73 out of 100 Minor solunar period (moonrise/moonset) · Light breeze — good chop (6 mph) · Traditional angler lore: west/southwest wind (W) said to be best, small plus
7-day fishing outlook for Lincoln
67–81°F · Waxing Gibbous
58–77°F · Waxing Gibbous
52–73°F · Full Moon
54–68°F · Waning Gibbous
52–67°F · Waning Gibbous
52–70°F · Waning Gibbous
49–64°F · Waning Gibbous
Hunting conditions near Lincoln
Deer movement score today 62 (Fair) · Rut phase (estimate): Seeking & chasing
- 11:48 AM–1:00 PM 67 out of 100 Pressure falling slowly — pre-front feeding · Wind 14 mph — ideal for covering sound/scent · Steady S wind (within ±0° over ±3 h): predictable scent cone
- 8:00 AM–10:00 AM 70 out of 100 Dawn movement window · Wind 10 mph — ideal for covering sound/scent · Steady S wind (within ±19° over ±3 h): predictable scent cone
- 10:00 AM–11:48 AM 61 out of 100 Wind 9 mph — ideal for covering sound/scent · Steady S wind (within ±13° over ±3 h): predictable scent cone · Rut phase: Seeking & chasing
Lincoln at a glance
| Coordinates | 40.818, -96.706 |
|---|---|
| Time zone | America/Chicago |
| NWS forecast office / grid | OAX 56,40 |
| Grid elevation | 1158 ft |
| Pressure data | Observed at KLNK (next 6 h only) |
| Sunrise / sunset today | 7:48 AM / 6:36 PM |
| Moon today | Waxing Gibbous, 92% illuminated |
| Solunar rating today | 3/5 |
Solunar calendar for Lincoln
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Scores are heuristics combining NWS forecast data with traditional solunar theory. They are not validated predictions of fish or deer behavior. Always check official forecasts, regulations and legal shooting hours.
Nebraska fishing regulations
Seasons, licenses, size and creel limits are set by the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission. Always check current Nebraska fishing regulations before you go.
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Frequently asked questions
Is today a good day to fish in Lincoln?
This forecast scores today 58/100 (“Marginal”) for Lincoln, based on the NWS OAX hourly forecast and solunar data. It’s a heuristic and updates through the day.
What is the best time to fish in Lincoln today?
Today’s best-scoring windows: 11:00 AM–1:00 PM (72), 7:00 PM–9:00 PM (52), 9:00 PM–11:00 PM (47) local time (America/Chicago).
Is it too windy to fish in Lincoln right now?
Current forecast wind is 14 mph with gusts to 26 mph: shore breezy, boat breezy, kayak too windy by our heuristic thresholds.
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