Dorena Lake Conditions: Weather, Water & Fishing

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24-Hour Hourly Weather & Wind Timeline

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Hour-by-hour forecast for Dorena Lake, next 24 hours
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
Temp (°F)	56°	58°	59°	60°	60°	56°	53°	50°	44°	42°	41°	39°	38°	37°	37°	35°	34°	33°	33°	34°	40°	50°	55°	57°
Wind (kts)	7	8	8	8	8	7	6	4	4	4	3	3	2	2	1	1	1	1	1	2	1	0	1	2
Direction	N	N	N	N	N	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	—	NW	N
Gusts (kts)	13	15	16	17	16	14	12	9	7	7	6	5	4	4	4	3	3	3	3	4	4	3	4	6
Precip %	0%	0%	0%	0%	0%	0%	0%	0%	0%	0%	0%	0%	0%	0%	0%	0%	0%	0%	0%	0%	0%	0%	0%	0%

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Hour-by-hour forecast for Dorena Lake, next 24 hours
Time	Temp	Wind	Gusts	Precip	Cloud	Condition
Sun, 1 PM PDT	56°F	8 mph N (0°)	15 mph	0%	1%	Sunny
Sun, 2 PM PDT	58°F	9 mph N (0°)	17 mph	0%	2%	Sunny
Sun, 3 PM PDT	59°F	9 mph N (0°)	18 mph	0%	2%	Sunny
Sun, 4 PM PDT	60°F	9 mph N (0°)	20 mph	0%	1%	Sunny
Sun, 5 PM PDT	60°F	9 mph N (0°)	18 mph	0%	1%	Sunny
Sun, 6 PM PDT	56°F	8 mph NNE (23°)	16 mph	0%	2%	Clear
Sun, 7 PM PDT	53°F	7 mph NNE (23°)	14 mph	0%	2%	Clear
Sun, 8 PM PDT	50°F	5 mph NE (45°)	10 mph	0%	4%	Clear
Sun, 9 PM PDT	44°F	5 mph NE (45°)	8 mph	0%	2%	Clear
Sun, 10 PM PDT	42°F	5 mph NE (45°)	8 mph	0%	3%	Clear
Sun, 11 PM PDT	41°F	3 mph ENE (68°)	7 mph	0%	1%	Clear
Mon, 12 AM PDT	39°F	3 mph ENE (68°)	6 mph	0%	2%	Clear
Mon, 1 AM PDT	38°F	2 mph ENE (68°)	5 mph	0%	2%	Clear
Mon, 2 AM PDT	37°F	2 mph ENE (68°)	5 mph	0%	2%	Clear
Mon, 3 AM PDT	37°F	1 mph ENE (68°)	5 mph	0%	4%	Clear
Mon, 4 AM PDT	35°F	1 mph ENE (68°)	4 mph	0%	5%	Clear
Mon, 5 AM PDT	34°F	1 mph E (90°)	4 mph	0%	4%	Widespread Frost
Mon, 6 AM PDT	33°F	1 mph ENE (68°)	4 mph	0%	7%	Widespread Frost
Mon, 7 AM PDT	33°F	1 mph E (90°)	4 mph	0%	7%	Widespread Frost
Mon, 8 AM PDT	34°F	2 mph E (90°)	5 mph	0%	8%	Sunny
Mon, 9 AM PDT	40°F	1 mph E (90°)	5 mph	0%	2%	Sunny
Mon, 10 AM PDT	50°F	Calm	4 mph	0%	3%	Sunny
Mon, 11 AM PDT	55°F	1 mph NW (315°)	5 mph	0%	2%	Sunny
Mon, 12 PM PDT	57°F	2 mph NNW (338°)	7 mph	0%	1%	Sunny
Mon, 1 PM PDT	59°F	5 mph NNW (338°)	8 mph	0%	1%	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.

7-Day Weather & Wind Forecast

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Seven-day forecast periods for Dorena Lake from the official forecast source
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
Temp (°F)	61°	33°	63°	35°	66°	41°	70°	44°	79°	47°	81°	47°	69°	45°
Wind	N 9 mph	NE 1 to 8 mph	NNE 0 to 6 mph	ENE 0 to 3 mph	NNE 0 to 3 mph	E 0 to 3 mph	W 0 to 5 mph	ENE 1 to 5 mph	N 2 mph	ENE 1 to 7 mph	NNW 2 mph	SW 2 mph	NW 0 to 3 mph	NNW 0 to 3 mph
Gusts	20 mph	16 mph	12 mph	12 mph	8 mph	8 mph	12 mph	12 mph	7 mph	10 mph	6 mph	6 mph	9 mph	9 mph
Precip %	0%	0%	0%	0%	0%	0%	0%	0%	0%	0%	0%	5%	5%	4%
Forecast	Sunny	Clear then Widespread Frost	Widespread Frost then Sunny	Mostly Clear then Areas Of Frost	Areas Of Frost then Sunny	Mostly Clear	Sunny	Mostly Clear	Sunny	Mostly Clear	Sunny	Mostly Clear	Mostly Sunny	Partly Cloudy

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Fishing Conditions & Outlook

Solunar windows, water thermocline & species tactics

Score 81 · Good

Good for fishing (81/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 8 mph from the north. 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.

Prime Solunar Window

3:00 PM PDT – 9:00 PM PDT

Water Layer Temp

Sensor Pending

Surface Chop

8 mph

Barometer Trend

30.01 inHg

Verified Game Fish Species (6):

🐟Smallmouth Bass🐟Bluegill🐟Lahontan Cutthroat Trout🐟Yellow Perch

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Boating & Sailing Outlook

Surface chop, sustained knots, gusts & launch facilities

Boating 80Sailing 81

Motorized Boating

Launch Access

Good for boating (80/100), from 4 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 8 mph from the north. Gusts to 15 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.

Surface state: Moderate Chop (1–2 ft)

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Sailing & Wind Trim

7 kts (8 mph)

Good for sailing (81/100), from 4 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 8 mph from the N is in the preferred sailing range. Gusts exceed sustained wind by 7 mph, making the breeze puffy. Not available from a verified source for this lake: visibility. Confidence is high (88%).

Rig advisory:

Kayaking, Paddling & Swimming

Paddle drag, thermal comfort & cold water immersion safety

Paddling 80Swimming --

Paddlecraft Readiness

Light Drag

Good for kayaking (80/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 8 mph from the north. Gusts to 15 mph. Confidence is high (90%).

Immersion: Wear USCG Approved Life Jacket

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Swimming & Immersion

Not monitored

Water temperature is not available from a verified source for this lake. No swimming score is shown without it.

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Never implies on-water safety. Always supervise swimmers and wear personal flotation.

Lake Guide & Verified Facts

Visitor Essentials, Seasonal Guide & Hydrographic Profile

Nestled within OR, Dorena Lake offers extensive shoreline access and dependable waters for public recreation. The lake accommodates a wide variety of activities including waterskiing, pontoon cruising, and bank angling. Facility management and regional habitat protection are overseen by state and local natural resource agencies.

Surface Area

1,790 acres (3 sq mi)

Max Depth

Not documented

Surface Elevation

Not documented

Managing Authority

State & Local Authorities

Classification

Reservoir

State Jurisdiction

Visitor Essentials · Know Before You Go

Fishing Licensing (ODFW)

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.

Boating & AIS Biosecurity Protocol

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 Recreation & Access Pass

Public shoreline and boating access managed by State & Local Authorities. Verify seasonal gate hours, launch fees, and parking rules before travel.

Primary Water Recreation Profile

High-speed motorboating, pontoon cruising, wakeboarding, and water skiing across main channels. Target gamefish include Smallmouth Bass, Bluegill, Lahontan Cutthroat Trout, Yellow Perch. Morning hours typically provide optimal glassy conditions for kayak and stand-up paddleboard (SUP) touring.

Seasonal Recreation & Climate Windows

Summer Peak (Jun–Aug)Peak Season

Warm water temperatures, peak swimming, active watersports, and open full-service campgrounds. Highest weekly attendance; plan early arrivals on summer weekends.

Spring & Fall ShoulderPrime Angling

Spring pre-spawn and fall feeding transitions create prime trophy angling conditions. Cooler air, lower boat traffic, and vibrant seasonal shoreline foliage.

Winter Season (Nov–Mar)Off-Season

Mild year-round outdoor climate. Uncrowded waters, active winter bass and crappie fishing, and open year-round boat launch access.

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