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Hershey Lake

Nebraska, United States
Open Water suggestedShallow depth, silt, summer algae2 m depthShore entry

Hershey Lake at a glance

Hershey Lake is a shore dive site in Nebraska, United States with depths of from 1.5 m (5 ft). Typically most favorable Jan · from 3 years of archive data. Divers commonly see Bluegill, Largemouth bass, and Yellow perch. Check the latest conditions and entry details before you go.

Wind model · graded 3h ago

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Site hazards: Shallow depth, silt, summer algae

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Dive windows this week

Best: Tue
Sun7:00–18:00
Mon10:00–22:00
Tue7:00–19:00
Wed7:00–19:00
Thu7:00–22:00
Fri7:00–21:00
Sat7:00–22:00

Favorable windowModerate window— no window

First light 6:02 · Sunrise 6:34 · Sunset 21:06

Source: Open-Meteo wind · graded 3h ago

Forecast only — always assess conditions on site.

Recent diver reports

Dated firsthand observations from divers — not current conditions.

No diver reports for this site yet. — one dated observation helps every diver after you.

What Divers Say

Known for: Bluegill, Largemouth bass
Best time: May through September

Based on community reviews and site data. Conditions vary — always verify before diving.

Best months, historically

What conditions have historically been typical at this site, month by month — not a forecast.

  1. Jan74% 12 kn
  2. Feb60% 13 kn
  3. Mar51% 15 kn
  4. Apr28% 17 kn
  5. May52% 15 kn
  6. Jun46% 14 kn
  7. Jul70% 12 kn
  8. Aug61% 13 kn
  9. Sep60% 13 kn
  10. Oct52% 14 kn
  11. Nov69% 13 kn
  12. Dec66% 13 kn

January hastypically had the largest share of favorable days here. Conditions vary year to year — this is historical context, not a forecast.

Based on 3 years of archive data. Bar height shows the share of days each month whose conditions have historically scored favorably.

Marine life seen at this site

Species noted at this site — not a promise of what you’ll encounter.

Species seen here

  • BluegillCommonly seen
  • Largemouth bassCommonly seen
  • Yellow perchOccasionally seen

Fills & rentals nearby

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Site details

A small, shallow sandpit reservoir west of North Platte that is a favorite of new divers and the training lake for the local dive shop. The lake holds plentiful panfish plus sunken ornaments and statues placed for divers. Entry is from a dock on the west side or by shore diving the north side.

shore

Shallow depth, silt, summer algae


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