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In Oregon, Crane Prairie Reservoir is a reservoir used for time on and around the water. It covers roughly 3,420 surface acres (about 5 square miles). For this location, LakeRadar tracks an hourly and 7-day forecast, wind and gust outlook, and activity scores for boating, paddling, and swimming. Nearby alternatives include Wickiup Reservoir, Waldo Lake, and Odell Lake. Use the conditions and forecast on this page to decide when to go boating, fishing, or paddling at Crane Prairie Reservoir.
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No active alerts for this lake as of the last check (Oct 11, 1:08 PM PDT). Alerts are re-checked automatically; see the official source for updates.
Overall Good (80/100) across 4 activities. Best right now: Sailing (92/100).
How the score is calculated →Best good fishing window, averaging 88/100 across these hours. Wind 3 mph from the north. 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) | 40° | 40° | 41° | 39° | 39° | 39° | 37° | 36° | 35° | 35° | 34° | 32° | 31° | 30° | 29° | 28° | 28° | 26° | 28° | 28° | 30° | 37° | 42° | 45° |
| Wind (kts) | 10 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 5 |
| Direction | NE | NE | NE | NE | NE | NE | NE | N | N | NE | SE | E | N | NE | N | NW | N | N | N | N | E | E | E | NE |
| Gusts (kts) | 18 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 13 | 9 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 9 | 11 | 12 |
| Precip % | 2% | 1% | 1% | 1% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Time | Temp | Wind | Gusts | Precip | Cloud | Condition |
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| Sun, 1 PM PDT | 40°F | 12 mph NE (45°) | 21 mph | 2% | 33% | Mostly Sunny |
| Sun, 2 PM PDT | 40°F | 10 mph NE (45°) | 20 mph | 1% | 28% | Mostly Sunny |
| Sun, 3 PM PDT | 41°F | 9 mph NE (45°) | 20 mph | 1% | 23% | Sunny |
| Sun, 4 PM PDT | 39°F | 9 mph NE (45°) | 20 mph | 1% | 13% | Sunny |
| Sun, 5 PM PDT | 39°F | 8 mph NE (45°) | 18 mph | 0% | 10% | Patchy Frost |
| Sun, 6 PM PDT | 39°F | 6 mph NE (45°) | 15 mph | 0% | 19% | Patchy Frost |
| Sun, 7 PM PDT | 37°F | 3 mph NE (45°) | 10 mph | 0% | 23% | Patchy Frost |
| Sun, 8 PM PDT | 36°F | 1 mph N (0°) | 6 mph | 0% | 18% | Areas Of Frost |
| Sun, 9 PM PDT | 35°F | 2 mph N (0°) | 6 mph | 0% | 8% | Areas Of Frost |
| Sun, 10 PM PDT | 35°F | 2 mph NE (45°) | 7 mph | 0% | 7% | Areas Of Frost |
| Sun, 11 PM PDT | 34°F | 3 mph SE (135°) | 8 mph | 0% | 5% | Widespread Frost |
| Mon, 12 AM PDT | 32°F | 3 mph E (90°) | 8 mph | 0% | 4% | Widespread Frost |
| Mon, 1 AM PDT | 31°F | 2 mph N (0°) | 7 mph | 0% | 5% | Widespread Frost |
| Mon, 2 AM PDT | 30°F | 2 mph NE (45°) | 6 mph | 0% | 6% | Widespread Frost |
| Mon, 3 AM PDT | 29°F | 2 mph N (0°) | 5 mph | 0% | 6% | Widespread Frost |
| Mon, 4 AM PDT | 28°F | 2 mph NW (315°) | 5 mph | 0% | 5% | Widespread Frost |
| Mon, 5 AM PDT | 28°F | 2 mph N (0°) | 5 mph | 0% | 7% | Widespread Frost |
| Mon, 6 AM PDT | 26°F | 2 mph N (0°) | 5 mph | 0% | 7% | Widespread Frost |
| Mon, 7 AM PDT | 28°F | 2 mph N (0°) | 5 mph | 0% | 10% | Widespread Frost |
| Mon, 8 AM PDT | 28°F | 2 mph N (0°) | 5 mph | 0% | 7% | Widespread Frost |
| Mon, 9 AM PDT | 30°F | 2 mph E (90°) | 7 mph | 0% | 3% | Widespread Frost |
| Mon, 10 AM PDT | 37°F | 3 mph E (90°) | 10 mph | 0% | 2% | Widespread Frost |
| Mon, 11 AM PDT | 42°F | 6 mph E (90°) | 13 mph | 0% | 3% | Sunny |
| Mon, 12 PM PDT | 45°F | 6 mph NE (45°) | 14 mph | 0% | 0% | Sunny |
| Mon, 1 PM PDT | 48°F | 5 mph NE (45°) | 13 mph | 0% | 0% | 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 11, 2026 | Tonight 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 | Friday October 16, 2026 | Friday Night October 16, 2026 | Saturday October 17, 2026 | Saturday Night October 17, 2026 |
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| Temp (°F) | 41° | 26° | 50° | 28° | 58° | 36° | 63° | 39° | 67° | 40° | 70° | 41° | 63° | 37° |
| Wind | NE 8 to 12 mph | NE 1 to 6 mph | NE 2 to 6 mph | NW 0 to 3 mph | W 0 to 6 mph | NW 0 to 6 mph | N 2 mph | E 0 to 3 mph | SE 6 mph | E 2 to 10 mph | SE 1 to 6 mph | SW 0 to 3 mph | W 2 to 7 mph | W 1 to 7 mph |
| Gusts | 21 mph | 15 mph | 14 mph | 13 mph | 13 mph | 13 mph | 8 mph | 8 mph | 13 mph | 13 mph | 12 mph | 7 mph | 15 mph | 15 mph |
| Precip % | 2% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 2% | 1% |
| Forecast |
No active USGS or USACE telemetry gauge is currently mapped to Crane Prairie Reservoir. Not available from a verified source for this lake.
Good for fishing (76/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 12 mph from the northeast. 2% chance of precipitation. Working against it: Air temperature 40°F. 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.
Good for boating (80/100), from 4 available inputs. Supporting this: No active official alerts for this lake. Wind 12 mph from the northeast. 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 (92/100), from 4 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 12 mph from the NE is in the preferred sailing range. No active official alerts for this lake. Not available from a verified source for this lake: visibility. Confidence is high (88%).
Good for kayaking (77/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: No active official alerts for this lake. Wind 12 mph from the northeast. Working against it: Air temperature 40°F. 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.
Crane Prairie Reservoir is a well-known freshwater reservoir in OR, providing refreshing open water and abundant outdoor recreation. Anglers value its seasonal bite while recreational boaters enjoy expansive open water corridors. Checking active weather advisories and water temperatures ensures a rewarding visit.
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 Brown Trout, Brook Trout, Rainbow Trout, Brown Bullhead. 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 Crane Prairie Reservoir 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 11, 1:08 PM PDT