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Applegate Lake is a reservoir located in Oregon. Its recorded surface area is approximately 988 acres. Fish documented in the area include Smallmouth Bass, Rainbow Trout, Largemouth Bass, and Bluegill. The page brings together an hourly and 7-day forecast, wind and gust outlook, fishing conditions, and activity scores for boating, paddling, and swimming. Current weather, wind, and activity conditions for Applegate Lake are updated throughout the day.
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No active alerts for this lake as of the last check (Oct 8, 11:37 PM PDT). Alerts are re-checked automatically; see the official source for updates.
Best excellent fishing window, averaging 90/100 across these hours. Wind 1 mph from the west-northwest. Dawn hours (06:00 local). Derived from the hourly forecast; official alerts are not forecast and are checked separately.
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| Temp (°F) | 65° | 65° | 64° | 64° | 64° | 65° | 63° | 61° | 61° | 59° | 61° | 62° | 63° | 63° | 64° | 66° | 64° | 62° | 60° | 54° | 51° | 48° | 48° | 48° |
| Wind (kts) | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 |
| Direction | E | S | W | SW | S | S | W | NW | N | NW | NW | N | N | N | N | N | N | N | N | N | N | N | N | N |
| Gusts (kts) | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 14 |
| Precip % | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 1% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 2% | 2% | 4% | 10% | 12% | 17% |
| Time | Temp | Wind | Gusts | Precip | Cloud | Condition |
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| Thu, 11 PM PDT | 65°F | 2 mph ENE (68°) | 6 mph | 0% | 1% | Clear |
| Fri, 12 AM PDT | 65°F | 1 mph S (180°) | 5 mph | 0% | 0% | Clear |
| Fri, 1 AM PDT | 64°F | 1 mph WSW (248°) | 5 mph | 0% | 0% | Clear |
| Fri, 2 AM PDT | 64°F | 1 mph SW (225°) | 5 mph | 0% | 0% | Clear |
| Fri, 3 AM PDT | 64°F | 1 mph S (180°) | 5 mph | 0% | 0% | Clear |
| Fri, 4 AM PDT | 65°F | 2 mph S (180°) | 6 mph | 0% | 1% | Clear |
| Fri, 5 AM PDT | 63°F | 1 mph W (270°) | 5 mph | 1% | 0% | Clear |
| Fri, 6 AM PDT | 61°F | 1 mph WNW (293°) | 5 mph | 0% | 1% | Sunny |
| Fri, 7 AM PDT | 61°F | 1 mph NNW (338°) | 5 mph | 0% | 3% | Sunny |
| Fri, 8 AM PDT | 59°F | 1 mph NW (315°) | 5 mph | 0% | 2% | Sunny |
| Fri, 9 AM PDT | 61°F | 2 mph NW (315°) | 6 mph | 0% | 3% | Sunny |
| Fri, 10 AM PDT | 62°F | 3 mph NNW (338°) | 7 mph | 0% | 4% | Sunny |
| Fri, 11 AM PDT | 63°F | 5 mph NNW (338°) | 8 mph | 0% | 2% | Sunny |
| Fri, 12 PM PDT | 63°F | 6 mph NNW (338°) | 9 mph | 0% | 2% | Sunny |
| Fri, 1 PM PDT | 64°F | 7 mph N (0°) | 10 mph | 0% | 3% | Sunny |
| Fri, 2 PM PDT | 66°F | 8 mph N (0°) | 13 mph | 0% | 2% | Sunny |
| Fri, 3 PM PDT | 64°F | 8 mph N (0°) | 13 mph | 0% | 6% | Sunny |
| Fri, 4 PM PDT | 62°F | 8 mph N (0°) | 13 mph | 0% | 5% | Sunny |
| Fri, 5 PM PDT | 60°F | 9 mph N (0°) | 15 mph | 2% | 2% | Sunny |
| Fri, 6 PM PDT | 54°F | 9 mph N (0°) | 15 mph | 2% | 4% | Clear |
| Fri, 7 PM PDT | 51°F | 9 mph NNW (338°) | 14 mph | 4% | 21% | Mostly Clear |
| Fri, 8 PM PDT | 48°F | 9 mph N (0°) | 14 mph | 10% | 54% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Fri, 9 PM PDT | 48°F | 9 mph N (0°) | 14 mph | 12% | 66% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Fri, 10 PM PDT | 48°F | 10 mph NNW (338°) | 16 mph | 17% | 81% | Slight Chance Light Rain |
| Fri, 11 PM PDT | 47°F | 12 mph NNW (338°) | 17 mph | 26% | 81% | Chance Light Rain |
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 8, 2026 | Friday October 9, 2026 | Friday Night 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 |
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| Temp (°F) | 59° | 66° | 39° | 45° | 35° | 46° | 36° | 53° | 39° | 54° | 41° | 56° | 43° | 64° |
| Wind | SSW 2 mph | NNW 1 to 9 mph | NNW 12 mph | N 7 to 10 mph | N 7 to 12 mph | NNE 6 to 12 mph | NE 3 to 12 mph | NNE 2 to 7 mph | E 2 to 7 mph | ENE 2 to 7 mph | NE 1 to 6 mph | NNE 1 to 7 mph | NNE 2 to 7 mph | E 5 mph |
| Gusts | 6 mph | 15 mph | 17 mph | 16 mph | 17 mph | 17 mph | 17 mph | 9 mph | 9 mph | 9 mph | 9 mph | 9 mph | 9 mph | 4 mph |
| Precip % | 1% | 2% | 27% | 7% | 3% | 3% | 2% | 3% | 3% | 4% | 6% | 6% | 1% | 1% |
| Forecast |
Nearby river temperature: 59.4°F at APPLEGATE RIVER NEAR COPPER, OR (7.0 mi away) · Oct 9, 6:25 AM UTC
Excellent for fishing (93/100), from 6 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 7 mph from the southeast. Measured water temperature 59°F from a representative gauge 7.0 mi away. Provisional data. Not available from a verified source for this lake: pressure trend. Confidence is moderate (72%) because some inputs are unavailable or older than ideal.
Excellent for boating (94/100), from 4 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 7 mph from the southeast. Gusts to 10 mph. 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 (90/100), from 4 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 7 mph from the SE is workable but not ideal. Gusts are within 3 mph of sustained wind, so the breeze is steady. Not available from a verified source for this lake: visibility. Confidence is high (88%).
Excellent for kayaking (94/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 7 mph from the southeast. Gusts to 10 mph. Confidence is high (90%).
No verified water temperature source exists for this lake, so a swimming comfort score is not shown.
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Individual boat ramp GPS coordinates are maintained under the jurisdiction of OR Parks & Wildlife Authority. Public boaters should verify seasonal launch water levels, gate hours, and daily vehicle/vessel fees before traveling.
Providing high-quality outdoor access in OR, Applegate Lake accommodates powerboats, fishing craft, and paddleboards across its open waters. The lake is an essential community resource for water recreation and ecological conservation. Observe all posted navigation aids and safe boating distances while on the water.
Valid freshwater sport fishing license issued by Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife (ODFW) is required for anglers age 12+. Digital license on mobile is accepted.
Mandatory Clean, Drain & Dry inspection. Out-of-area craft require on-site Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS Quagga/Zebra) inspection or decontamination before launch. USCG life jackets required for all.
Public shoreline and boating access managed by State & Local Authorities. Verify seasonal gate hours, launch fees, and parking rules before travel.
High-speed motorboating, pontoon cruising, wakeboarding, and water skiing across main channels. Target gamefish include Smallmouth Bass, Rainbow Trout, Largemouth Bass, 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 Applegate 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 8, 11:37 PM PDT