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Lake Oroville is a reservoir in California. LakeRadar pulls readings from a mapped water gauge, so current water data is shown when the station reports. Nearby alternatives include Bullards Bar Reservoir, Bucks Lake, and Camp Far West Reservoir. Coverage here includes an hourly and 7-day forecast, wind and gust outlook, water readings, and activity scores for boating, paddling, and swimming. Forecasts for Lake Oroville come from the National Weather Service and refresh several times a day.
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No active alerts for this lake as of the last check (Oct 11, 2:33 PM PDT). Alerts are re-checked automatically; see the official source for updates.
Best excellent fishing window, averaging 90/100 across these hours. Measured water temperature 59°F from a representative gauge 20.7 mi away. Provisional data. Wind 3 mph from the east. Derived from the hourly forecast; official alerts are not forecast and are checked separately.
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| Temp (°F) | 68° | 68° | 69° | 68° | 68° | 67° | 65° | 64° | 64° | 64° | 61° | 61° | 61° | 60° | 58° | 58° | 57° | 56° | 56° | 55° | 56° | 57° | 57° | 59° |
| Wind (kts) | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Direction | SW | SW | SW | S | S | SE | E | E | E | E | E | E | E | E | E | E | E | E | E | S | S | SW | SW | W |
| Gusts (kts) | 10 | 10 | 10 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 |
| Precip % | 0% | 0% | 0% | 1% | 1% | 1% | 1% | 1% | 1% | 1% | 1% | 1% | 1% | 2% | 5% | 10% | 8% | 1% | 1% | 1% | 1% | 2% | 3% | 5% |
| Time | Temp | Wind | Gusts | Precip | Cloud | Condition |
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| Sun, 2 PM PDT | 68°F | 5 mph SSW (203°) | 12 mph | 0% | 0% | Sunny |
| Sun, 3 PM PDT | 68°F | 5 mph SSW (203°) | 12 mph | 0% | 2% | Sunny |
| Sun, 4 PM PDT | 69°F | 5 mph SSW (203°) | 12 mph | 0% | 3% | Sunny |
| Sun, 5 PM PDT | 68°F | 3 mph S (180°) | 8 mph | 1% | 4% | Sunny |
| Sun, 6 PM PDT | 68°F | 3 mph S (180°) | 7 mph | 1% | 3% | Clear |
| Sun, 7 PM PDT | 67°F | 3 mph SE (135°) | 7 mph | 1% | 2% | Clear |
| Sun, 8 PM PDT | 65°F | 5 mph E (90°) | 8 mph | 1% | 1% | Clear |
| Sun, 9 PM PDT | 64°F | 5 mph E (90°) | 8 mph | 1% | 4% | Clear |
| Sun, 10 PM PDT | 64°F | 5 mph E (90°) | 8 mph | 1% | 2% | Clear |
| Sun, 11 PM PDT | 64°F | 3 mph ENE (68°) | 8 mph | 1% | 4% | Clear |
| Mon, 12 AM PDT | 61°F | 3 mph ENE (68°) | 8 mph | 1% | 12% | Mostly Clear |
| Mon, 1 AM PDT | 61°F | 3 mph ENE (68°) | 7 mph | 1% | 13% | Mostly Clear |
| Mon, 2 AM PDT | 61°F | 2 mph ENE (68°) | 6 mph | 1% | 7% | Mostly Clear |
| Mon, 3 AM PDT | 60°F | 2 mph E (90°) | 6 mph | 2% | 9% | Mostly Clear |
| Mon, 4 AM PDT | 58°F | 2 mph E (90°) | 6 mph | 5% | 10% | Mostly Clear |
| Mon, 5 AM PDT | 58°F | 3 mph E (90°) | 7 mph | 10% | 19% | Mostly Clear |
| Mon, 6 AM PDT | 57°F | 3 mph E (90°) | 7 mph | 8% | 24% | Sunny |
| Mon, 7 AM PDT | 56°F | 3 mph E (90°) | 7 mph | 1% | 20% | Sunny |
| Mon, 8 AM PDT | 56°F | 5 mph E (90°) | 8 mph | 1% | 31% | Mostly Sunny |
| Mon, 9 AM PDT | 55°F | 3 mph SSE (158°) | 8 mph | 1% | 27% | Mostly Sunny |
| Mon, 10 AM PDT | 56°F | 5 mph S (180°) | 9 mph | 1% | 29% | Mostly Sunny |
| Mon, 11 AM PDT | 57°F | 5 mph SSW (203°) | 9 mph | 2% | 24% | Sunny |
| Mon, 12 PM PDT | 57°F | 5 mph SW (225°) | 9 mph | 3% | 15% | Sunny |
| Mon, 1 PM PDT | 59°F | 5 mph WSW (248°) | 9 mph | 5% | 7% | Sunny |
| Mon, 2 PM PDT | 60°F | 5 mph WSW (248°) | 9 mph | 3% | 3% | 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) | 70° | 55° | 63° | 53° | 70° | 55° | 73° | 60° | 82° | 66° | 81° | 63° | 79° | 63° |
| Wind | SSW 5 mph | E 5 mph | SW 5 mph | NNE 2 to 7 mph | NW 3 to 7 mph | N 5 mph | W 2 to 6 mph | NE 2 to 6 mph | WNW 1 to 8 mph | NNE 3 to 9 mph | WNW 1 to 9 mph | NNW 5 mph | SW 5 mph | E 5 mph |
| Gusts | 12 mph | 8 mph | 9 mph | 12 mph | 14 mph | 10 mph | 10 mph | 14 mph | 14 mph | 20 mph | 17 mph | 8 mph | 8 mph | 6 mph |
| Precip % | 1% | 10% | 8% | 1% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Forecast |
No active USGS or USACE telemetry gauge is currently mapped to Lake Oroville. Not available from a verified source for this lake.
BUTTE C NR CHICO CA · Oct 11, 12:00 PM UTC
Good for fishing (85/100), from 6 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 5 mph from the southwest. Measured water temperature 59°F from a representative gauge 20.7 mi away. Provisional data. Not available from a verified source for this lake: pressure trend. Confidence is moderate (72%) because some inputs are unavailable or older than ideal.
Excellent for boating (94/100), from 4 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 5 mph from the southwest. 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 (80/100), from 4 available inputs. Supporting this: No active official alerts for this lake. Gusts exceed sustained wind by 8 mph, making the breeze puffy. Not available from a verified source for this lake: visibility. Confidence is high (88%).
Excellent for kayaking (94/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 5 mph from the southwest. Gusts to 13 mph. Confidence is high (90%).
Surface water measured at 59°F. Cold shock reflex presents an immediate drowning risk.
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Individual boat ramp GPS coordinates are maintained under the jurisdiction of CA Parks & Wildlife Authority. Public boaters should verify seasonal launch water levels, gate hours, and daily vehicle/vessel fees before traveling.
Anchored in the heart of CA, Lake Oroville serves as a central hub for boating excursions, weekend camping, and sport fishing. The lake features varied bottom contours and shoreline cover that support diverse aquatic life. Launch ramps and recreational amenities are overseen by state and local natural resource agencies.
Valid freshwater sport fishing license issued by California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) is required for anglers age 16+. 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, Kokanee Salmon, Chinook Salmon, Rainbow Trout. 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 Lake Oroville 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, 2:33 PM PDT