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Waldo Lake is one of the lakes LakeRadar tracks in Oregon. Its recorded surface area is approximately 9,800 acres. Nearby alternatives include Waldo Lake, Odell Lake, and Wickiup Reservoir. The page brings together an hourly and 7-day forecast, wind and gust outlook, and activity scores for boating, paddling, and swimming. Check the hourly forecast and activity outlook below before heading out to Waldo Lake.
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No active alerts for this lake as of the last check (Oct 11, 3:13 PM PDT). Alerts are re-checked automatically; see the official source for updates.
Overall Good (87/100) across 4 activities. Best right now: Boating (90/100).
How the score is calculated →Best good fishing window, averaging 89/100 across these hours. Wind 5 mph from the northeast. 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) | 40° | 40° | 40° | 38° | 35° | 33° | 28° | 26° | 25° | 24° | 23° | 23° | 22° | 21° | 21° | 21° | 20° | 24° | 30° | 39° | 41° | 43° | 45° | 46° |
| Wind (kts) | 6 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Direction | E | NE | NE | NE | NE | E | E | E | E | E | E | E | E | E | E | E | E | E | E | NE | NE | N | N | N |
| Gusts (kts) | 13 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 13 | 15 | 13 | 11 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 8 |
| 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, 3 PM PDT | 40°F | 7 mph ENE (68°) | 15 mph | 0% | 43% | Mostly Sunny |
| Sun, 4 PM PDT | 40°F | 6 mph NE (45°) | 14 mph | 0% | 51% | Partly Sunny |
| Sun, 5 PM PDT | 40°F | 6 mph NE (45°) | 13 mph | 0% | 53% | Partly Sunny |
| Sun, 6 PM PDT | 38°F | 5 mph NE (45°) | 12 mph | 0% | 24% | Mostly Clear |
| Sun, 7 PM PDT | 35°F | 5 mph NE (45°) | 9 mph | 0% | 7% | Areas Of Frost |
| Sun, 8 PM PDT | 33°F | 5 mph ENE (68°) | 9 mph | 0% | 6% | Widespread Frost |
| Sun, 9 PM PDT | 28°F | 6 mph ENE (68°) | 12 mph | 0% | 3% | Widespread Frost |
| Sun, 10 PM PDT | 26°F | 8 mph E (90°) | 15 mph | 0% | 3% | Widespread Frost |
| Sun, 11 PM PDT | 25°F | 9 mph E (90°) | 17 mph | 0% | 3% | Clear |
| Mon, 12 AM PDT | 24°F | 8 mph E (90°) | 15 mph | 0% | 1% | Widespread Frost |
| Mon, 1 AM PDT | 23°F | 6 mph E (90°) | 13 mph | 0% | 3% | Widespread Frost |
| Mon, 2 AM PDT | 23°F | 5 mph E (90°) | 10 mph | 0% | 3% | Widespread Frost |
| Mon, 3 AM PDT | 22°F | 5 mph E (90°) | 9 mph | 0% | 4% | Widespread Frost |
| Mon, 4 AM PDT | 21°F | 5 mph E (90°) | 8 mph | 0% | 2% | Widespread Frost |
| Mon, 5 AM PDT | 21°F | 5 mph E (90°) | 8 mph | 0% | 4% | Widespread Frost |
| Mon, 6 AM PDT | 21°F | 5 mph E (90°) | 8 mph | 0% | 6% | Widespread Frost |
| Mon, 7 AM PDT | 20°F | 5 mph E (90°) | 8 mph | 0% | 8% | Widespread Frost |
| Mon, 8 AM PDT | 24°F | 5 mph E (90°) | 9 mph | 0% | 5% | Widespread Frost |
| Mon, 9 AM PDT | 30°F | 5 mph ENE (68°) | 9 mph | 0% | 3% | Sunny |
| Mon, 10 AM PDT | 39°F | 5 mph NE (45°) | 10 mph | 0% | 1% | Sunny |
| Mon, 11 AM PDT | 41°F | 5 mph NNE (23°) | 12 mph | 0% | 1% | Sunny |
| Mon, 12 PM PDT | 43°F | 5 mph N (0°) | 10 mph | 0% | 0% | Sunny |
| Mon, 1 PM PDT | 45°F | 5 mph N (0°) | 9 mph | 0% | 0% | Sunny |
| Mon, 2 PM PDT | 46°F | 5 mph NNW (338°) | 9 mph | 0% | 0% | Sunny |
| Mon, 3 PM PDT | 47°F | 5 mph NNW (338°) | 9 mph | 0% | 14% | 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) | 40° | 19° | 47° | 26° | 52° | 32° | 58° | 35° | 65° | 38° | 69° | 37° | 58° | 34° |
| Wind | NE 7 mph | ENE 5 to 9 mph | NNE 5 mph | ESE 3 mph | SW 5 mph | WNW 1 to 5 mph | NE 3 mph | ENE 2 to 12 mph | ESE 3 to 12 mph | ESE 3 to 15 mph | S 2 to 15 mph | SE 1 to 5 mph | WSW 6 mph | SSE 1 to 5 mph |
| Gusts | 15 mph | 17 mph | 12 mph | 9 mph | 9 mph | 9 mph | 7 mph | 18 mph | 21 mph | 28 mph | 23 mph | 9 mph | 10 mph | 10 mph |
| Precip % | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 1% | 3% | 3% |
| Forecast |
Good for fishing (84/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 7 mph from the east-northeast. 0% chance of precipitation. Working against it: Air temperature 40°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 (90/100), from 4 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 7 mph from the east-northeast. 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 (86/100), from 4 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 7 mph from the ENE 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 east-northeast. No active official alerts for this lake. Working against it: Air temperature 40°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.
Set against OR's varied geography, Waldo Lake is a prime destination for outdoor enthusiasts seeking quality fishing and open-water boating. The lake provides access via public ramps and developed parklands around its perimeter. Follow all state watercraft registration and mandatory life jacket laws during your outing.
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 Lahontan Cutthroat Trout, Kokanee Salmon, Rainbow Trout, Brook 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 Waldo 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, 3:18 PM PDT