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Fern Ridge Lake sits in Oregon and is classified as a reservoir. At around 9,000 acres (about 14 square miles), it is a mid-sized waterbody. Other waters in the region include Fern Ridge Reservoir, Dorena Reservoir, and Cottage Grove Lake. Coverage here includes an hourly and 7-day forecast, wind and gust outlook, and activity scores for boating, paddling, and swimming. Forecasts for Fern Ridge Lake come from the National Weather Service and refresh several times a day.
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Frost Advisory issued October 11 at 1:01AM PDT until October 11 at 9:00AM PDT by NWS Portland OR
Overall Good (85/100) across 4 activities. Best right now: Fishing (91/100).
How the score is calculated →Best excellent fishing window, averaging 91/100 across these hours. Wind 5 mph from the north. 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) | 41° | 41° | 43° | 47° | 51° | 55° | 59° | 61° | 62° | 63° | 61° | 61° | 59° | 55° | 53° | 51° | 50° | 48° | 47° | 45° | 44° | 43° | 41° | 40° |
| Wind (kts) | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 10 | 7 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Direction | N | N | N | N | N | N | N | N | N | N | N | N | N | N | N | N | N | N | N | N | N | N | N | N |
| Gusts (kts) | 11 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 16 | 18 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 17 | 13 | 10 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| 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% |
| Time | Temp | Wind | Gusts | Precip | Cloud | Condition |
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| Sun, 7 AM PDT | 41°F | 8 mph N (0°) | 13 mph | 0% | 14% | Sunny |
| Sun, 8 AM PDT | 41°F | 8 mph N (0°) | 15 mph | 0% | 27% | Mostly Sunny |
| Sun, 9 AM PDT | 43°F | 9 mph N (0°) | 15 mph | 0% | 20% | Sunny |
| Sun, 10 AM PDT | 47°F | 9 mph N (0°) | 16 mph | 0% | 17% | Sunny |
| Sun, 11 AM PDT | 51°F | 9 mph N (0°) | 16 mph | 0% | 6% | Sunny |
| Sun, 12 PM PDT | 55°F | 10 mph N (0°) | 18 mph | 0% | 3% | Sunny |
| Sun, 1 PM PDT | 59°F | 12 mph N (0°) | 21 mph | 0% | 2% | Sunny |
| Sun, 2 PM PDT | 61°F | 13 mph N (0°) | 23 mph | 0% | 4% | Sunny |
| Sun, 3 PM PDT | 62°F | 14 mph N (0°) | 24 mph | 0% | 2% | Sunny |
| Sun, 4 PM PDT | 63°F | 15 mph N (0°) | 25 mph | 0% | 2% | Sunny |
| Sun, 5 PM PDT | 61°F | 15 mph N (0°) | 25 mph | 0% | 2% | Sunny |
| Sun, 6 PM PDT | 61°F | 12 mph N (0°) | 20 mph | 0% | 3% | Clear |
| Sun, 7 PM PDT | 59°F | 8 mph N (0°) | 15 mph | 0% | 3% | Clear |
| Sun, 8 PM PDT | 55°F | 6 mph N (0°) | 12 mph | 0% | 4% | Clear |
| Sun, 9 PM PDT | 53°F | 5 mph N (0°) | 9 mph | 0% | 5% | Clear |
| Sun, 10 PM PDT | 51°F | 5 mph N (0°) | 8 mph | 0% | 5% | Clear |
| Sun, 11 PM PDT | 50°F | 5 mph N (0°) | 7 mph | 0% | 4% | Clear |
| Mon, 12 AM PDT | 48°F | 3 mph N (0°) | 6 mph | 0% | 3% | Clear |
| Mon, 1 AM PDT | 47°F | 3 mph N (0°) | 5 mph | 0% | 2% | Clear |
| Mon, 2 AM PDT | 45°F | 2 mph N (0°) | 5 mph | 0% | 4% | Clear |
| Mon, 3 AM PDT | 44°F | 2 mph N (0°) | 4 mph | 0% | 4% | Clear |
| Mon, 4 AM PDT | 43°F | 1 mph N (0°) | 2 mph | 0% | 4% | Clear |
| Mon, 5 AM PDT | 41°F | 1 mph N (0°) | 2 mph | 0% | 6% | Mostly Clear |
| Mon, 6 AM PDT | 40°F | 1 mph N (0°) | 2 mph | 0% | 6% | Sunny |
| Mon, 7 AM PDT | 39°F | 1 mph N (0°) | 2 mph | 0% | 6% | 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 | Tonight October 10, 2026 | Overnight October 11, 2026 | Overnight October 11, 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 | Friday October 16, 2026 |
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| Temp (°F) | 38° | 39° | 39° | 63° | 39° | 64° | 39° | 67° | 44° | 69° | 46° | 73° | 48° | 75° |
| Wind | N 2 to 7 mph | N 7 mph | N 7 mph | N 8 to 15 mph | N 1 to 12 mph | N 1 to 5 mph | N 0 to 5 mph | N 1 mph | N 1 mph | NNE 0 to 6 mph | NNE 2 to 6 mph | NNE 5 mph | NNE 0 to 3 mph | NNE 1 mph |
| Gusts | 9 mph | 10 mph | 10 mph | 25 mph | 20 mph | 12 mph | 12 mph | 7 mph | 7 mph | 13 mph | 13 mph | 12 mph | 10 mph | 7 mph |
| Precip % | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 1% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 1% |
| Forecast |
Nearby river temperature: 31.8°F at LONG TOM RIVER NEAR ALVADORE, OR (0.2 mi away) · Oct 11, 2:00 PM UTC
Excellent for fishing (91/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 8 mph from the north. Dawn hours (07:00 local). Working against it: Air temperature 41°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 (82/100), from 4 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 8 mph from the north. Gusts to 13 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 (83/100), from 4 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 8 mph from the N is in the preferred sailing range. Gusts are within 5 mph of sustained wind, so the breeze is steady. Not available from a verified source for this lake: visibility. Confidence is high (88%).
Good for kayaking (80/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 8 mph from the north. Gusts to 13 mph. Working against it: Air temperature 41°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.
Fern Ridge Lake is a versatile freshwater reservoir in OR, overseen by state and local natural resource agencies to provide safe, sustainable outdoor recreation for all visitors. The lake supports active watersports, pontoon cruising, and bank fishing along accessible public easements. Checking current weather alerts and wave forecasts ensures a safe trip.
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 Green Sunfish, Bluegill, Pumpkinseed Sunfish, Largemouth 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.
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 Fern Ridge 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 11, 7:11 AM PDT