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Wickiup Reservoir is a reservoir located in Oregon. Its recorded surface area is approximately 11,200 acres. The deepest point reaches about 70 feet, and the surface sits near 4,338 feet above sea level. Fish documented in the area include Kokanee Salmon, Mountain Whitefish, Rainbow Trout, and Brown Bullhead. Water data on this page comes from a mapped monitoring station near the lake. Other waters in the region include Crane Prairie Reservoir, Odell Lake, and Waldo Lake. The page brings together an hourly and 7-day forecast, wind and gust outlook, water readings, fishing conditions, and activity scores for boating, paddling, and swimming. Current weather, wind, and activity conditions for Wickiup Reservoir are updated throughout the day.
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No active alerts for this lake as of the last check (Oct 9, 3:39 AM PDT). Alerts are re-checked automatically; see the official source for updates.
Best fair fishing window, averaging 72/100 across these hours. Wind 3 mph from the west. Dawn hours (07:00 local). Derived from the hourly forecast; official alerts are not forecast and are checked separately.
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| Temp (°F) | 44° | 42° | 41° | 39° | 39° | 39° | 42° | 50° | 57° | 58° | 61° | 62° | 61° | 59° | 57° | 52° | 51° | 49° | 48° | 47° | 45° | 42° | 41° | 39° |
| Wind (kts) | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 10 | 14 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 15 |
| Direction | W | W | NW | W | W | W | W | W | W | W | W | W | W | W | NW | NW | NW | NW | NW | NW | NW | NW | NW | NW |
| Gusts (kts) | 6 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 9 | 8 | 10 | 13 | 16 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 21 | 27 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 28 |
| Precip % | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 13% | 13% | 13% | 13% | 13% | 13% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Time | Temp | Wind | Gusts | Precip | Cloud | Condition |
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| Fri, 3 AM PDT | 44°F | 3 mph W (270°) | 7 mph | 0% | 10% | Mostly Clear |
| Fri, 4 AM PDT | 42°F | 3 mph W (270°) | 6 mph | 0% | 15% | Mostly Clear |
| Fri, 5 AM PDT | 41°F | 3 mph NW (315°) | 6 mph | 0% | 5% | Clear |
| Fri, 6 AM PDT | 39°F | 5 mph W (270°) | 7 mph | 0% | 10% | Sunny |
| Fri, 7 AM PDT | 39°F | 3 mph W (270°) | 7 mph | 0% | 23% | Sunny |
| Fri, 8 AM PDT | 39°F | 5 mph W (270°) | 8 mph | 0% | 9% | Sunny |
| Fri, 9 AM PDT | 42°F | 3 mph W (270°) | 10 mph | 0% | 3% | Sunny |
| Fri, 10 AM PDT | 50°F | 3 mph W (270°) | 9 mph | 0% | 2% | Sunny |
| Fri, 11 AM PDT | 57°F | 5 mph W (270°) | 12 mph | 0% | 15% | Sunny |
| Fri, 12 PM PDT | 58°F | 7 mph W (270°) | 15 mph | 0% | 24% | Sunny |
| Fri, 1 PM PDT | 61°F | 9 mph W (270°) | 18 mph | 0% | 38% | Mostly Sunny |
| Fri, 2 PM PDT | 62°F | 10 mph W (270°) | 21 mph | 0% | 43% | Mostly Sunny |
| Fri, 3 PM PDT | 61°F | 12 mph W (270°) | 22 mph | 0% | 60% | Partly Sunny |
| Fri, 4 PM PDT | 59°F | 12 mph W (270°) | 23 mph | 0% | 63% | Partly Sunny |
| Fri, 5 PM PDT | 57°F | 10 mph NW (315°) | 22 mph | 13% | 69% | Partly Sunny |
| Fri, 6 PM PDT | 52°F | 10 mph NW (315°) | 21 mph | 13% | 74% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Fri, 7 PM PDT | 51°F | 9 mph NW (315°) | 20 mph | 13% | 86% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Fri, 8 PM PDT | 49°F | 8 mph NW (315°) | 18 mph | 13% | 83% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Fri, 9 PM PDT | 48°F | 12 mph NW (315°) | 24 mph | 13% | 83% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Fri, 10 PM PDT | 47°F | 16 mph NW (315°) | 31 mph | 13% | 87% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Fri, 11 PM PDT | 45°F | 18 mph NW (315°) | 35 mph | 0% | 81% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Sat, 12 AM PDT | 42°F | 20 mph NW (315°) | 35 mph | 0% | 76% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Sat, 1 AM PDT | 41°F | 18 mph NW (315°) | 35 mph | 0% | 76% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Sat, 2 AM PDT | 39°F | 17 mph NW (315°) | 32 mph | 0% | 72% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Sat, 3 AM PDT | 37°F | 16 mph NW (315°) | 29 mph | 0% | 51% | Mostly 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 9, 2026 | Friday October 9, 2026 | Friday Night October 9, 2026 | Saturday October 10, 2026 | Saturday Night October 10, 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 |
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| Temp (°F) | 39° | 63° | 27° | 45° | 27° | 39° | 24° | 51° | 26° | 54° | 33° | 56° | 30° | 60° |
| Wind | W 3 mph | NW 3 to 12 mph | NW 8 to 20 mph | NW 6 to 9 mph | N 6 to 15 mph | NE 12 to 15 mph | NE 9 to 21 mph | NE 5 to 9 mph | NW 1 to 5 mph | W 2 to 8 mph | W 3 to 8 mph | W 5 mph | W 0 to 5 mph | NE 0 to 3 mph |
| Gusts | 7 mph | 23 mph | 35 mph | 22 mph | 37 mph | 29 mph | 44 mph | 18 mph | 14 mph | 17 mph | 17 mph | 13 mph | 13 mph | 8 mph |
| Precip % | 0% | 13% | 13% | 2% | 5% | 5% | 3% | 3% | 1% | 14% | 20% | 20% | 3% | 1% |
| Forecast |
PROWELL SPRINGS DIVERSION POOL, NEAR BEND, OR · Oct 9, 2:15 AM UTC
Fair for fishing (67/100), from 6 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 3 mph from the west. 0% chance of precipitation. Working against it: Measured water temperature 38°F. Provisional data. Not available from a verified source for this lake: pressure trend. Confidence is moderate (73%) because some inputs are unavailable or older than ideal.
Excellent for boating (98/100), from 4 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 3 mph from the west. Gusts to 7 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 (73/100), from 4 available inputs. Supporting this: Gusts are within 4 mph of sustained wind, so the breeze is steady. No active official alerts for this lake. Not available from a verified source for this lake: visibility. Confidence is high (88%).
Fair for kayaking (70/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 3 mph from the west. Gusts to 7 mph. Water temperature is 38°F (combined air+water: 82°F). Cold shock hazard: sudden immersion below 55°F poses serious risk. Confidence is high (90%).
Surface water measured at 38°F. Cold shock reflex presents an immediate drowning risk.
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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.
Nestled in OR, Wickiup Reservoir is an attractive freshwater reservoir celebrated for its open water, scenic shoreline, and productive sport fishery. From spring pre-spawn fishing to peak summer watersports, the lake remains a popular regional destination. Keep watercraft clean, drained, and dry to safeguard this aquatic resource.
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 Kokanee Salmon, Mountain Whitefish, Rainbow Trout, Brown Bullhead. 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.
High-altitude mountain winter climate (elevation 4,338 ft MSL). Freezing temperatures, potential snowpack or ice cover, and reduced seasonal amenities. Winter safety caution advised.
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 Wickiup 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 9, 3:39 AM PDT