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Crater Lake is a lake located in Oregon. The water surface spans about 13,180 acres, making it a large body of water. The page brings together an hourly and 7-day forecast, wind and gust outlook, and activity scores for boating, paddling, and swimming. Other waters in the region include Crater Lake, Diamond Lake, and Odell Lake. Use the conditions and forecast on this page to decide when to go boating, fishing, or paddling at Crater Lake.
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No active alerts for this lake as of the last check (Oct 9, 1:58 AM PDT). Alerts are re-checked automatically; see the official source for updates.
Best fair fishing window, averaging 72/100 across these hours. Wind 8 mph from the west-northwest. Dawn hours (07:00 local). Derived from the hourly forecast; official alerts are not forecast and are checked separately.
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| Temp (°F) | 51° | 51° | 51° | 51° | 50° | 48° | 48° | 47° | 49° | 52° | 53° | 52° | 53° | 54° | 53° | 53° | 52° | 49° | 47° | 46° | 45° | 45° | 44° | 42° |
| Wind (kts) | 10 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 14 | 11 |
| Direction | W | W | W | W | W | W | W | W | W | W | W | W | W | W | W | W | W | W | W | NW | NW | NW | NW | NW |
| Gusts (kts) | 15 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 24 | 22 | 26 | 26 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 21 | 17 |
| Precip % | 1% | 1% | 1% | 1% | 1% | 1% | 1% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 1% | 2% | 3% | 4% | 6% | 5% | 4% | 2% | 1% |
| Time | Temp | Wind | Gusts | Precip | Cloud | Condition |
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| Fri, 1 AM PDT | 51°F | 12 mph W (270°) | 17 mph | 1% | 2% | Clear |
| Fri, 2 AM PDT | 51°F | 15 mph W (270°) | 23 mph | 1% | 2% | Clear |
| Fri, 3 AM PDT | 51°F | 15 mph W (270°) | 23 mph | 1% | 2% | Clear |
| Fri, 4 AM PDT | 51°F | 15 mph W (270°) | 23 mph | 1% | 3% | Clear |
| Fri, 5 AM PDT | 50°F | 15 mph W (270°) | 23 mph | 1% | 2% | Clear |
| Fri, 6 AM PDT | 48°F | 15 mph W (270°) | 23 mph | 1% | 6% | Sunny |
| Fri, 7 AM PDT | 48°F | 15 mph W (270°) | 23 mph | 1% | 5% | Sunny |
| Fri, 8 AM PDT | 47°F | 16 mph W (270°) | 24 mph | 0% | 2% | Sunny |
| Fri, 9 AM PDT | 49°F | 16 mph W (270°) | 24 mph | 0% | 0% | Sunny |
| Fri, 10 AM PDT | 52°F | 16 mph W (270°) | 24 mph | 0% | 3% | Sunny |
| Fri, 11 AM PDT | 53°F | 17 mph W (270°) | 27 mph | 0% | 3% | Sunny |
| Fri, 12 PM PDT | 52°F | 17 mph W (270°) | 27 mph | 0% | 13% | Sunny |
| Fri, 1 PM PDT | 53°F | 17 mph W (270°) | 27 mph | 0% | 21% | Sunny |
| Fri, 2 PM PDT | 54°F | 16 mph W (270°) | 24 mph | 0% | 35% | Mostly Sunny |
| Fri, 3 PM PDT | 53°F | 17 mph W (270°) | 28 mph | 0% | 37% | Mostly Sunny |
| Fri, 4 PM PDT | 53°F | 16 mph W (270°) | 25 mph | 1% | 51% | Partly Sunny |
| Fri, 5 PM PDT | 52°F | 18 mph W (270°) | 30 mph | 2% | 32% | Mostly Sunny |
| Fri, 6 PM PDT | 49°F | 18 mph W (270°) | 30 mph | 3% | 49% | Partly Cloudy |
| Fri, 7 PM PDT | 47°F | 18 mph W (270°) | 28 mph | 4% | 53% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Fri, 8 PM PDT | 46°F | 18 mph WNW (293°) | 28 mph | 6% | 69% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Fri, 9 PM PDT | 45°F | 17 mph WNW (293°) | 27 mph | 5% | 85% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Fri, 10 PM PDT | 45°F | 18 mph WNW (293°) | 28 mph | 4% | 88% | Cloudy |
| Fri, 11 PM PDT | 44°F | 16 mph WNW (293°) | 24 mph | 2% | 83% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Sat, 12 AM PDT | 42°F | 13 mph WNW (293°) | 20 mph | 1% | 96% | Cloudy |
| Sat, 1 AM PDT | 42°F | 16 mph WNW (293°) | 24 mph | 0% | 89% | Cloudy |
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 | Overnight October 9, 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) | 47° | 55° | 31° | 37° | 28° | 32° | 27° | 43° | 32° | 45° | 37° | 47° | 38° | 52° |
| Wind | W 12 to 15 mph | W 15 to 18 mph | WNW 8 to 18 mph | NW 5 to 8 mph | NNE 8 to 21 mph | NE 20 to 23 mph | NE 18 to 29 mph | NNE 2 to 22 mph | NW 1 to 6 mph | WNW 1 to 7 mph | WNW 2 to 7 mph | W 1 to 6 mph | WSW 0 to 7 mph | NNE 1 to 8 mph |
| Gusts | 23 mph | 30 mph | 30 mph | 13 mph | 31 mph | 35 mph | 46 mph | 33 mph | 12 mph | 16 mph | 16 mph | 12 mph | 13 mph | 15 mph |
| Precip % | 1% | 2% | 6% | 0% | 4% | 4% | 3% | 3% | 4% | 12% | 16% | 16% | 3% | 1% |
| Forecast |
ANNIE SPRING NEAR CRATER LAKE, OR · Oct 8, 3:00 PM UTC
Fair for fishing (64/100), from 6 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 12 mph from the west. 1% chance of precipitation. Working against it: Measured water temperature 37°F. Provisional data. Not available from a verified source for this lake: pressure trend. Confidence is moderate (73%) because some inputs are unavailable or older than ideal.
Good for boating (84/100), from 4 available inputs. Supporting this: No active official alerts for this lake. Wind 12 mph from the west. 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 (96/100), from 4 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 12 mph from the W 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%).
Fair for kayaking (57/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: No active official alerts for this lake. Wind 12 mph from the west. Water temperature is 37°F (combined air+water: 88°F). Cold shock hazard: sudden immersion below 55°F poses serious risk. Confidence is high (90%).
Surface water measured at 37°F. Cold shock reflex presents an immediate drowning risk.
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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.
Crater Lake is an established freshwater lake in OR that delivers excellent freshwater boating, fishing, and outdoor recreation. The waterbody's bathymetry and shoreline vegetation provide productive habitat for gamefish year-round. Public recreation areas and boat launch facilities are overseen by state and local natural resource agencies.
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 Brook Trout, Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout, Kokanee Salmon. 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 Crater 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 9, 1:58 AM PDT