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In Oregon, Prineville Reservoir is a reservoir used for time on and around the water. Fish documented in the area include Black Crappie, Rainbow Trout, Smallmouth Bass, and Largemouth Bass. The water surface spans about 3,000 acres, making it a mid-sized body of water. The page brings together an hourly and 7-day forecast, wind and gust outlook, fishing conditions, and activity scores for boating, paddling, and swimming. Nearby alternatives include Ochoco Reservoir, Crane Prairie Reservoir, and Wickiup Reservoir. Current weather, wind, and activity conditions for Prineville Reservoir are updated throughout the day.
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The last automated check (Oct 11, 3:07 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.
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Overall Good (88/100) across 4 activities. Best right now: Boating (99/100).
How the score is calculated →Best excellent fishing window, averaging 90/100 across these hours. Wind 8 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) | 32° | 31° | 31° | 30° | 32° | 36° | 42° | 44° | 46° | 48° | 48° | 48° | 48° | 47° | 46° | 44° | 39° | 37° | 35° | 35° | 33° | 32° | 31° | 30° |
| Wind (kts) | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 6 | 10 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 8 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 5 | 4 |
| Direction | W | W | W | W | NW | NW | N | N | N | N | N | N | N | N | N | N | N | NW | NW | NW | W | W | W | W |
| Gusts (kts) | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 11 | 16 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 20 | 14 | 9 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 5 |
| Precip % | 0% | 2% | 2% | 2% | 1% | 1% | 1% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 1% | 1% |
| Time | Temp | Wind | Gusts | Precip | Cloud | Condition |
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| Sun, 4 AM PDT | 32°F | 2 mph W (270°) | 4 mph | 0% | 33% | Partly Cloudy |
| Sun, 5 AM PDT | 31°F | 1 mph W (270°) | 4 mph | 2% | 36% | Partly Cloudy |
| Sun, 6 AM PDT | 31°F | 2 mph W (270°) | 5 mph | 2% | 42% | Mostly Sunny |
| Sun, 7 AM PDT | 30°F | 2 mph W (270°) | 5 mph | 2% | 41% | Mostly Sunny |
| Sun, 8 AM PDT | 32°F | 3 mph NW (315°) | 7 mph | 1% | 53% | Partly Sunny |
| Sun, 9 AM PDT | 36°F | 7 mph NW (315°) | 13 mph | 1% | 61% | Partly Sunny |
| Sun, 10 AM PDT | 42°F | 12 mph N (0°) | 18 mph | 1% | 64% | Partly Sunny |
| Sun, 11 AM PDT | 44°F | 15 mph N (0°) | 22 mph | 0% | 54% | Partly Sunny |
| Sun, 12 PM PDT | 46°F | 16 mph N (0°) | 23 mph | 0% | 61% | Partly Sunny |
| Sun, 1 PM PDT | 48°F | 16 mph N (0°) | 24 mph | 0% | 58% | Partly Sunny |
| Sun, 2 PM PDT | 48°F | 15 mph N (0°) | 24 mph | 0% | 55% | Partly Sunny |
| Sun, 3 PM PDT | 48°F | 15 mph N (0°) | 25 mph | 0% | 51% | Partly Sunny |
| Sun, 4 PM PDT | 48°F | 15 mph N (0°) | 27 mph | 0% | 43% | Mostly Sunny |
| Sun, 5 PM PDT | 47°F | 14 mph N (0°) | 25 mph | 0% | 46% | Mostly Sunny |
| Sun, 6 PM PDT | 46°F | 13 mph N (0°) | 23 mph | 0% | 29% | Partly Cloudy |
| Sun, 7 PM PDT | 44°F | 9 mph N (0°) | 16 mph | 0% | 28% | Partly Cloudy |
| Sun, 8 PM PDT | 39°F | 6 mph N (0°) | 10 mph | 0% | 30% | Partly Cloudy |
| Sun, 9 PM PDT | 37°F | 5 mph NW (315°) | 8 mph | 0% | 19% | Mostly Clear |
| Sun, 10 PM PDT | 35°F | 5 mph NW (315°) | 7 mph | 0% | 21% | Mostly Clear |
| Sun, 11 PM PDT | 35°F | 6 mph NW (315°) | 8 mph | 0% | 20% | Mostly Clear |
| Mon, 12 AM PDT | 33°F | 6 mph W (270°) | 8 mph | 0% | 19% | Mostly Clear |
| Mon, 1 AM PDT | 32°F | 7 mph W (270°) | 9 mph | 0% | 17% | Mostly Clear |
| Mon, 2 AM PDT | 31°F | 6 mph W (270°) | 8 mph | 1% | 27% | Partly Cloudy |
| Mon, 3 AM PDT | 30°F | 5 mph W (270°) | 6 mph | 1% | 28% | Partly Cloudy |
| Mon, 4 AM PDT | 28°F | 3 mph W (270°) | 5 mph | 1% | 31% | Partly 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 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 | Friday Night October 16, 2026 |
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| Temp (°F) | 22° | 22° | 48° | 23° | 54° | 22° | 62° | 30° | 67° | 32° | 73° | 34° | 77° | 36° |
| Wind | W 3 mph | W 2 mph | NW 2 to 16 mph | NW 2 to 13 mph | NW 2 to 9 mph | SE 0 to 8 mph | W 1 to 7 mph | S 0 to 7 mph | W 1 to 7 mph | E 1 to 7 mph | E 2 to 6 mph | SE 2 to 18 mph | SE 9 to 18 mph | SE 6 to 14 mph |
| Gusts | 6 mph | 5 mph | 27 mph | 23 mph | 17 mph | 17 mph | 15 mph | 15 mph | 15 mph | 15 mph | 13 mph | 27 mph | 24 mph | 18 mph |
| Precip % | 2% | 2% | 2% | 1% | 0% | 0% | 1% | 1% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 2% |
| Forecast |
No active USGS or USACE telemetry gauge is currently mapped to Prineville Reservoir. Not available from a verified source for this lake.
Good for fishing (84/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 2 mph from the west. 0% chance of precipitation. Working against it: Air temperature 32°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.
Excellent for boating (99/100), from 4 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 2 mph from the west. Gusts to 4 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.
Fair for sailing (71/100), from 4 available inputs. Supporting this: Gusts are within 2 mph of sustained wind, so the breeze is steady. No active official alerts for this lake. Working against it: Wind 2 mph is light; expect limited sailing. Not available from a verified source for this lake: visibility. Confidence is high (88%).
Excellent for kayaking (95/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 2 mph from the west. Gusts to 4 mph. Working against it: Air temperature 32°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.
Widely appreciated across OR, Prineville Reservoir provides an engaging setting for all styles of freshwater watercraft and shore recreation. Anglers seek out structure-oriented fish, while families and boaters take advantage of designated recreation zones. Be sure to check seasonal gate hours and daily parking pass requirements.
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 Black Crappie, Rainbow Trout, Smallmouth Bass, 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 Prineville Reservoir 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, 4:11 AM PDT