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Crescent Lake sits in Oregon and is classified as a lake. At around 4,008 acres (about 6 square miles), it is a mid-sized waterbody. Other waters in the region include Odell Lake, Waldo Lake, and Wickiup Reservoir. Coverage here includes an hourly and 7-day forecast, wind and gust outlook, and activity scores for boating, paddling, and swimming. Forecasts for Crescent Lake come from the National Weather Service and refresh several times a day.
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Latest source update is older than expected. Use caution and check the official source.
The last automated check (Oct 9, 11:36 AM PDT) found no active alerts for this lake, but that check is older than LakeRadar's alert freshness window, so the current alert status could not be confirmed.
Confirm before heading out: official alerts for this area or weather.gov/alerts. LakeRadar scores summarize available conditions and are not a substitute for official warnings, local rules, or on-water judgment.
Overall Good (86/100) across 4 activities. Best right now: Boating (88/100).
How the score is calculated →Best good fishing window, averaging 89/100 across these hours. Wind 3 mph from the north-northwest. Dusk hours (18:00 local). Derived from the hourly forecast; official alerts are not forecast and are checked separately.
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| Temp (°F) | 62° | 63° | 62° | 59° | 56° | 50° | 47° | 45° | 43° | 42° | 40° | 38° | 36° | 34° | 32° | 29° | 28° | 27° | 26° | 27° | 29° | 35° | 38° | 41° |
| Wind (kts) | 6 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 |
| Direction | W | W | NW | NW | NW | NW | NW | NW | NW | NW | NW | NW | NW | N | NW | NW | NW | NW | NW | N | N | N | N | N |
| Gusts (kts) | 15 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 17 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 21 | 17 | 12 | 10 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 10 |
| Precip % | 0% | 1% | 1% | 2% | 13% | 20% | 21% | 15% | 9% | 4% | 1% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Time | Temp | Wind | Gusts | Precip | Cloud | Condition |
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| Fri, 1 PM PDT | 62°F | 7 mph W (270°) | 17 mph | 0% | 30% | Mostly Sunny |
| Fri, 2 PM PDT | 63°F | 7 mph W (270°) | 18 mph | 1% | 46% | Mostly Sunny |
| Fri, 3 PM PDT | 62°F | 6 mph WNW (293°) | 18 mph | 1% | 51% | Partly Sunny |
| Fri, 4 PM PDT | 59°F | 6 mph WNW (293°) | 20 mph | 2% | 57% | Partly Sunny |
| Fri, 5 PM PDT | 56°F | 5 mph WNW (293°) | 18 mph | 13% | 82% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Fri, 6 PM PDT | 50°F | 5 mph NW (315°) | 17 mph | 20% | 79% | Slight Chance Rain Showers |
| Fri, 7 PM PDT | 47°F | 3 mph NW (315°) | 16 mph | 21% | 86% | Slight Chance Rain Showers |
| Fri, 8 PM PDT | 45°F | 3 mph NW (315°) | 15 mph | 15% | 84% | Slight Chance Rain Showers |
| Fri, 9 PM PDT | 43°F | 6 mph NW (315°) | 20 mph | 9% | 73% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Fri, 10 PM PDT | 42°F | 7 mph NW (315°) | 25 mph | 4% | 87% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Fri, 11 PM PDT | 40°F | 8 mph NW (315°) | 28 mph | 1% | 74% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Sat, 12 AM PDT | 38°F | 8 mph NW (315°) | 28 mph | 0% | 76% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Sat, 1 AM PDT | 36°F | 7 mph NW (315°) | 24 mph | 0% | 73% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Sat, 2 AM PDT | 34°F | 5 mph NNW (338°) | 20 mph | 0% | 38% | Areas Of Frost |
| Sat, 3 AM PDT | 32°F | 3 mph NW (315°) | 14 mph | 0% | 28% | Widespread Frost |
| Sat, 4 AM PDT | 29°F | 2 mph NW (315°) | 12 mph | 0% | 24% | Widespread Frost |
| Sat, 5 AM PDT | 28°F | 2 mph NW (315°) | 9 mph | 0% | 22% | Widespread Frost |
| Sat, 6 AM PDT | 27°F | 2 mph NW (315°) | 9 mph | 0% | 22% | Widespread Frost |
| Sat, 7 AM PDT | 26°F | 2 mph NW (315°) | 8 mph | 0% | 21% | Widespread Frost |
| Sat, 8 AM PDT | 27°F | 2 mph NNW (338°) | 9 mph | 0% | 13% | Widespread Frost |
| Sat, 9 AM PDT | 29°F | 3 mph NNW (338°) | 9 mph | 0% | 8% | Widespread Frost |
| Sat, 10 AM PDT | 35°F | 3 mph NNW (338°) | 10 mph | 0% | 9% | Areas Of Frost |
| Sat, 11 AM PDT | 38°F | 5 mph NNW (338°) | 12 mph | 0% | 6% | Sunny |
| Sat, 12 PM PDT | 41°F | 5 mph NNW (338°) | 12 mph | 0% | 16% | Sunny |
| Sat, 1 PM PDT | 44°F | 5 mph NNW (338°) | 13 mph | 0% | 20% | 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 | Today October 9, 2026 | Today 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 |
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| Temp (°F) | 64° | 64° | 26° | 46° | 23° | 44° | 21° | 53° | 26° | 58° | 32° | 61° | 33° | 65° |
| Wind | WNW 5 to 9 mph | WNW 7 mph | NW 2 to 8 mph | NNW 5 mph | NNE 1 to 5 mph | NE 5 to 10 mph | ENE 1 to 7 mph | ENE 1 to 5 mph | N 2 mph | W 2 mph | WNW 2 mph | W 2 mph | NW 2 mph | SE 0 to 3 mph |
| Gusts | 15 mph | 20 mph | 28 mph | 14 mph | 16 mph | 23 mph | 24 mph | 12 mph | 9 mph | 12 mph | 12 mph | 9 mph | 9 mph | 9 mph |
| Precip % | 12% | 13% | 21% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 1% | 1% | 1% | 4% | 7% | 6% | 2% | 1% |
| Forecast |
Good for fishing (86/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 7 mph from the west. 0% 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.
Good for boating (88/100), from 4 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 7 mph from the west. No active official alerts for this lake. 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 (83/100), from 4 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 7 mph from the W is workable but not ideal. No active official alerts for this lake. Not available from a verified source for this lake: visibility. Confidence is high (88%).
Good for kayaking (87/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 7 mph from the west. No active official alerts for this lake. 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.
Crescent Lake serves as a key recreational and ecological freshwater lake in OR, overseen by state and local natural resource agencies. The waterbody supports active boating, angling, and shoreline access throughout the open season. Visitors are encouraged to verify current launch conditions, water levels, and local regulations before heading out onto 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 Brook Trout, Kokanee Salmon, Rainbow Trout, Mountain Whitefish. 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.
NWS API Web Service · License: U.S. Government work · Attribution: Data provided by the National Weather Service (api.weather.gov)
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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 Crescent 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, 1:28 PM PDT