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In Oregon, Columbia Gorge is a reservoir used for time on and around the water. Its recorded surface area is approximately 20,600 acres. Coverage here includes an hourly and 7-day forecast, wind and gust outlook, and activity scores for boating, paddling, and swimming. If you are planning a trip, Clear Lake and Timothy Lake are also nearby. This page combines the live forecast, wind, and conditions for Columbia Gorge so you can plan a visit.
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No active alerts for this lake as of the last check (Oct 9, 1:23 PM PDT). Alerts are re-checked automatically; see the official source for updates.
Overall Fair (67/100) across 4 activities. Best right now: Sailing (77/100).
How the score is calculated →Best excellent fishing window, averaging 91/100 across these hours. Wind 3 mph from the west. Dusk hours (18:00 local). Derived from the hourly forecast; official alerts are not forecast and are checked separately.
| Metric | 8p | 9p | 10p | 11p | 12a | 1a | 2a | 3a | 4a | 5a | 6a | 7a | 8a | 9a | 10a | 11a | 12p | 1p | 2p | 3p | 4p | 5p | 6p | 7p |
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| Temp (°F) | 62° | 62° | 62° | 62° | 61° | 58° | 55° | 52° | 50° | 47° | 46° | 45° | 43° | 42° | 42° | 41° | 41° | 41° | 40° | 40° | 44° | 48° | 50° | 53° |
| Wind (kts) | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 13 | 15 | 13 | 11 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 7 |
| Direction | W | W | W | W | W | W | W | W | W | W | W | W | W | W | W | W | W | W | W | W | W | W | W | W |
| Gusts (kts) | 30 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 27 | 32 | 37 | 35 | 31 | 26 | 23 | 21 | 19 | 19 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 16 |
| Precip % | 27% | 8% | 3% | 1% | 0% | 1% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 1% | 1% | 1% | 1% | 4% | 2% | 2% | 5% | 6% | 5% | 5% | 8% | 13% | 6% | 5% |
| Time | Temp | Wind | Gusts | Precip | Cloud | Condition |
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| Fri, 1 PM PDT | 62°F | 16 mph W (270°) | 35 mph | 27% | 75% | Chance Light Rain |
| Fri, 2 PM PDT | 62°F | 16 mph W (270°) | 33 mph | 8% | 70% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Fri, 3 PM PDT | 62°F | 15 mph W (270°) | 32 mph | 3% | 61% | Partly Sunny |
| Fri, 4 PM PDT | 62°F | 15 mph W (270°) | 31 mph | 1% | 55% | Partly Sunny |
| Fri, 5 PM PDT | 61°F | 14 mph W (270°) | 29 mph | 0% | 58% | Partly Sunny |
| Fri, 6 PM PDT | 58°F | 13 mph W (270°) | 28 mph | 1% | 63% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Fri, 7 PM PDT | 55°F | 12 mph W (270°) | 27 mph | 0% | 62% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Fri, 8 PM PDT | 52°F | 12 mph W (270°) | 27 mph | 0% | 70% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Fri, 9 PM PDT | 50°F | 13 mph W (270°) | 31 mph | 0% | 56% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Fri, 10 PM PDT | 47°F | 15 mph W (270°) | 37 mph | 1% | 41% | Partly Cloudy |
| Fri, 11 PM PDT | 46°F | 17 mph W (270°) | 43 mph | 1% | 16% | Mostly Clear |
| Sat, 12 AM PDT | 45°F | 15 mph W (270°) | 40 mph | 1% | 14% | Mostly Clear |
| Sat, 1 AM PDT | 43°F | 13 mph W (270°) | 36 mph | 1% | 15% | Mostly Clear |
| Sat, 2 AM PDT | 42°F | 10 mph W (270°) | 30 mph | 4% | 20% | Mostly Clear |
| Sat, 3 AM PDT | 42°F | 9 mph W (270°) | 27 mph | 2% | 21% | Mostly Clear |
| Sat, 4 AM PDT | 41°F | 9 mph W (270°) | 24 mph | 2% | 27% | Partly Cloudy |
| Sat, 5 AM PDT | 41°F | 8 mph W (270°) | 22 mph | 5% | 37% | Partly Cloudy |
| Sat, 6 AM PDT | 41°F | 8 mph W (270°) | 22 mph | 6% | 35% | Mostly Sunny |
| Sat, 7 AM PDT | 40°F | 7 mph W (270°) | 18 mph | 5% | 51% | Partly Sunny |
| Sat, 8 AM PDT | 40°F | 7 mph W (270°) | 18 mph | 5% | 42% | Mostly Sunny |
| Sat, 9 AM PDT | 44°F | 8 mph W (270°) | 20 mph | 8% | 43% | Mostly Sunny |
| Sat, 10 AM PDT | 48°F | 9 mph W (270°) | 20 mph | 13% | 24% | Sunny |
| Sat, 11 AM PDT | 50°F | 9 mph W (270°) | 20 mph | 6% | 28% | Mostly Sunny |
| Sat, 12 PM PDT | 53°F | 8 mph W (270°) | 18 mph | 5% | 13% | Sunny |
| Sat, 1 PM PDT | 55°F | 8 mph W (270°) | 17 mph | 5% | 14% | Sunny |
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 | This Afternoon October 9, 2026 | Tonight 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 | Thursday Night October 15, 2026 |
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| Temp (°F) | 64° | 40° | 59° | 37° | 61° | 35° | 65° | 35° | 67° | 41° | 69° | 41° | 71° | 40° |
| Wind | W 16 mph | W 8 to 17 mph | W 3 to 9 mph | NW 3 mph | NE 2 to 10 mph | NE 1 to 7 mph | E 3 mph | W 3 mph | W 2 to 6 mph | W 7 mph | W 7 to 10 mph | NW 1 to 7 mph | E 1 to 6 mph | E 5 mph |
| Gusts | 35 mph | 43 mph | 22 mph | 12 mph | 24 mph | 16 mph | 9 mph | 8 mph | 13 mph | 14 mph | 21 mph | 15 mph | 13 mph | 10 mph |
| Precip % | 27% | 5% | 13% | 5% | 1% | 0% | 0% | 1% | 4% | 8% | 4% | 3% | 2% | 2% |
| Forecast |
No active USGS or USACE telemetry gauge is currently mapped to Columbia Gorge. Not available from a verified source for this lake.
Nearby river temperature: 51.4°F at HOOD RIVER AT TUCKER BRIDGE, NEAR HOOD RIVER, OR (4.3 mi away) · Oct 9, 7:30 PM UTC
Fair for fishing (69/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: Sky is cloudy (75% cloud cover). 27% chance of precipitation. 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 (61/100), from 4 available inputs. Supporting this: No active official alerts for this lake. 27% chance of precipitation. Working against it: Gusts to 35 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.
Good for sailing (77/100), from 4 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 16 mph from the W is in the preferred sailing range. No active official alerts for this lake. Working against it: Gusts exceed sustained wind by 19 mph, making the breeze puffy. Not available from a verified source for this lake: visibility. Confidence is high (88%).
Fair for kayaking (61/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: No active official alerts for this lake. 27% chance of precipitation. Working against it: Gusts to 35 mph. 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 OR Parks & Wildlife Authority. Public boaters should verify seasonal launch water levels, gate hours, and daily vehicle/vessel fees before traveling.
As a core recreational asset in OR, Columbia Gorge draws water enthusiasts for angling, paddling, and watersports throughout the season. Its diverse shoreline features public parks, boat launches, and scenic day-use areas overseen by state and local natural resource agencies. Please respect designated no-wake zones and wildlife preservation areas.
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 Coho Salmon, Yellow Perch, Chinook Salmon, Smallmouth Bass. 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.
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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 Columbia Gorge 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 9, 1:23 PM PDT