Loading lake details...
Loading lake details...
Swanson Reservoir
77°F
Swanson Reservoir
Trenton, NE · Hitchcock County
77°F water4,974 acres2,730 ft elev9 fish species
Right Now
89°
Clear
Water
77°
Wind
14 mph
SE
Gusts
18 mph
Pressure
29.91
falling
LakeMonster planner
Plan Swanson Reservoir
Swanson Reservoir
Warm water pushes the plan toward oxygen, shade, depth changes, and low light. The planning constraint is wind control.
Best first move
Scout a protected point, inside turn, or leeward edge.
keep shade, oxygen, and a nearby depth change in the plan A workable forecast window starts near 6am with about 6 mph wind.
Listed targets to ask about: Largemouth bass · Smallmouth bass
9 lake data sources in this readSee dataHideLatest source updated Jul 16, 5:42 AM CDT
- Current water temp
- 77°F
- Water temp history
- 500 readings
- Hourly weather
- 224 hours
- Solunar timing
- 3/5
- Fish species
- 9 listed
- Satellite imagery
- 337 captures
- Thermal imagery
- 1347 captures
- Map structure
- available
- Nearby lakes
- 3 options
The quick read is a planning aid, not a safety or access determination. The assistant will state uncertainty when the page does not contain a specific observation.
Forecast - Thu, Jul 16
High / Low
91° / 66°
Wind
10 mph
gusts 19 mph
Precip
0%
UV
9
Sunrise
6:28 AM
Sunset
9:12 PM
7-Day Weather Outlook
Every forecast metric for the week ahead, plus best days for fishing, boating, swimming, and paddling.
9 day forecast
Best Days This Week
Quick recommendations based on wind, precip, pressure, solunar, and temperature.
Best for Fishing
Mon, Jul 20
51/100
Mon, Jul 20 scores 51/100: Solunar 3/5, Wind 8 mph.
Best for Boating
Mon, Jul 20
85/100
Mon, Jul 20 scores 85/100: Wind 8 mph, Rain 0%.
Best for Swimming
Fri, Jul 17
75/100
Fri, Jul 17 scores 75/100: Air 92°F, Rain 0%.
Best for Paddling
Mon, Jul 20
85/100
Mon, Jul 20 scores 85/100: Wind 8 mph, Rain 0%.
Temperature Range
High Low
Precip & Wind
Rain % Wind mph
Daily Breakdown
Swipe to see all 9 days
| Metric | Thu16 | Fri17 | Sat18 | Sun19 | Mon20 | Tue21 | Wed22 | Thu23 | Fri24 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Condition | Mostly Clear | Clear | Mostly Clear | Mostly Clear | Mostly Clear | Partly Cloudy | Drizzle | Mostly Clear | Partly Cloudy |
| High / Low | 91°/66° | 92°/67° | 93°/68° | 95°/70° | 101°/73° | 92°/74° | 89°/69° | 94°/74° | 91°/72° |
| Precip | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 31% | 45% | 46% | 43% |
| Wind | 14 mphgust 19 | 9 mphgust 17 | 9 mphgust 14 | 13 mphgust 18 | 8 mphgust 18 | 13 mphgust 21 | 15 mphgust 23 | 13 mphgust 23 | 9 mphgust 14 |
| Pressure | 29.93" stable | 29.91" falling | 29.88" falling | 29.81" falling | 29.74" falling | 29.83" rising | 29.91" rising | 29.82" falling | 29.81" stable |
| UV Index | 9 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 10 |
| Sunrise | 6:28 AM | 6:29 AM | 6:30 AM | 6:31 AM | 6:31 AM | 6:32 AM | 6:33 AM | 6:34 AM | 6:35 AM |
| Sunset | 9:12 PM | 9:11 PM | 9:10 PM | 9:10 PM | 9:09 PM | 9:08 PM | 9:07 PM | 9:07 PM | 9:06 PM |
| Bite Rating | 3/5NEW | 2/5waxing crescent | 2/5waxing crescent | 2/5waxing crescent | 3/5waxing crescent | 2/5first quarter | 2/5first quarter | 3/5first quarter | 2/5waxing gibbous |
Today Read
Swanson ReservoirWind read
Moderate
10 mph avg
Water read
77°
Warm-water bite
Air range
66° / 91°
today
Precip
0%
low concern
Today's forecast for Swanson Reservoir has moderate wind, 66F to 91F air temperatures, 0% chance of precipitation, and 77F water.
Fishing Forecast
NEW
3/5
Major
3:37 PM - 6:07 PM
Minor
8:35 AM - 10:05 AM
Try Premium Features
Detailed temperature readings across your lake.
No credit card required for preview
July 12, 2026
Fish Species
9Water Temperature History
Current
74°
Jul 8
Low
38°
Jan 26
Average
58°
Last 12 Months
Warmest avg: July (75°F)
Coolest avg: January (41°F)
Rapid warming: April → May (+10°F)
Sharpest cooling: September → October (-11°F)
Weather Forecast
Wind speed, gusts, and pressure trends for trip timing.
7 day view
Hourly Wind Forecast
Swipe days or tap points
16
12am - 11pm
Wind SpeedWind Gust
Tap pointsPeak Wind
14 mph
7pm
Peak Gust
19 mph
highest gust
Pressure
29.96 inHg
rising
Visibility
18 mi
3% clouds
Tap chart for details, swipe left or right for different days.Tap chart for details • Swipe for different days
Daily Pressure Forecast
Pressure stability helps plan windows
Pressure
Tap for detailsTap chart points for pressure details
Nearby Lakes
Fishing Forecast
3/5NEW
Major3:37 PM - 6:07 PM
Minor8:35 AM - 10:05 AM
Water at 77°F -- warm-water species active.
Fish Species
9Nearby Lakes
Lake facts
About Swanson Reservoir
Direct answers from the lake profile and latest available condition data. Verify access, regulations, weather alerts, and safety conditions with local authorities.
The latest available LakeMonster reading for Swanson Reservoir, updated Jul 16, 2026, shows 77°F surface water temperature, clear, 14 mph wind. Conditions can vary across the lake and change quickly, so check local weather, access notices, and on-water observations before acting.
Swanson Reservoir has 4,974 acres based on the latest lake profile available to LakeMonster.
Swanson Reservoir is listed in Trenton, Hitchcock County, NE. Check the responsible local or state agency for current access rules, permits, closures, and boating restrictions.
LakeMonster lists Largemouth bass, Smallmouth bass, White bass, Walleye, Channel catfish, Flathead catfish, Bluegill, Yellow perch, Northern pike for Swanson Reservoir. A species listing does not guarantee current activity; use current temperature, weather, recent reports, and local regulations when planning.