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Wickiup Reservoir sits in Oregon and is classified as a reservoir. Its recorded surface area is approximately 11,200 acres. Coverage here includes an hourly and 7-day forecast, wind and gust outlook, and activity scores for boating, paddling, and swimming. Other waters in the region include Wickiup Reservoir, Odell Lake, and Waldo Lake. This page combines the live forecast, wind, and conditions for Wickiup Reservoir so you can plan a visit.
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No active alerts for this lake as of the last check (Oct 11, 9:06 AM PDT). Alerts are re-checked automatically; see the official source for updates.
Overall Good (76/100) across 4 activities. Best right now: Sailing (83/100).
How the score is calculated →Best excellent fishing window, averaging 90/100 across these hours. Wind 6 mph from the north. Dusk hours (19:00 local). Derived from the hourly forecast; official alerts are not forecast and are checked separately.
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| Temp (°F) | 30° | 36° | 39° | 41° | 45° | 45° | 45° | 45° | 43° | 42° | 40° | 37° | 35° | 33° | 31° | 29° | 28° | 27° | 26° | 23° | 23° | 22° | 21° | 23° |
| Wind (kts) | 10 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 7 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| Direction | NE | NE | NE | NE | NE | NE | NE | NE | NE | N | N | N | N | NE | NE | E | NE | NW | NW | NW | N | N | N | NE |
| Gusts (kts) | 25 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 19 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 18 | 16 | 14 | 12 | 10 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 13 |
| Precip % | 3% | 3% | 1% | 1% | 1% | 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, 9 AM PDT | 30°F | 12 mph NE (45°) | 29 mph | 3% | 77% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Sun, 10 AM PDT | 36°F | 14 mph NE (45°) | 29 mph | 3% | 65% | Partly Sunny |
| Sun, 11 AM PDT | 39°F | 14 mph NE (45°) | 28 mph | 1% | 71% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Sun, 12 PM PDT | 41°F | 15 mph NE (45°) | 27 mph | 1% | 69% | Partly Sunny |
| Sun, 1 PM PDT | 45°F | 13 mph NE (45°) | 25 mph | 1% | 64% | Partly Sunny |
| Sun, 2 PM PDT | 45°F | 12 mph NE (45°) | 24 mph | 0% | 52% | Partly Sunny |
| Sun, 3 PM PDT | 45°F | 12 mph NE (45°) | 25 mph | 0% | 31% | Mostly Sunny |
| Sun, 4 PM PDT | 45°F | 12 mph NE (45°) | 25 mph | 0% | 30% | Mostly Sunny |
| Sun, 5 PM PDT | 43°F | 10 mph NE (45°) | 24 mph | 0% | 36% | Mostly Sunny |
| Sun, 6 PM PDT | 42°F | 8 mph N (0°) | 22 mph | 0% | 38% | Partly Cloudy |
| Sun, 7 PM PDT | 40°F | 6 mph N (0°) | 18 mph | 0% | 36% | Partly Cloudy |
| Sun, 8 PM PDT | 37°F | 5 mph N (0°) | 17 mph | 0% | 26% | Partly Cloudy |
| Sun, 9 PM PDT | 35°F | 5 mph N (0°) | 17 mph | 0% | 18% | Mostly Clear |
| Sun, 10 PM PDT | 33°F | 5 mph NE (45°) | 18 mph | 0% | 18% | Mostly Clear |
| Sun, 11 PM PDT | 31°F | 6 mph NE (45°) | 21 mph | 0% | 16% | Mostly Clear |
| Mon, 12 AM PDT | 29°F | 5 mph E (90°) | 18 mph | 0% | 10% | Mostly Clear |
| Mon, 1 AM PDT | 28°F | 5 mph NE (45°) | 16 mph | 0% | 12% | Mostly Clear |
| Mon, 2 AM PDT | 27°F | 3 mph NW (315°) | 14 mph | 0% | 22% | Mostly Clear |
| Mon, 3 AM PDT | 26°F | 3 mph NW (315°) | 12 mph | 0% | 25% | Mostly Clear |
| Mon, 4 AM PDT | 23°F | 2 mph NW (315°) | 9 mph | 0% | 25% | Mostly Clear |
| Mon, 5 AM PDT | 23°F | 2 mph N (0°) | 9 mph | 0% | 79% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Mon, 6 AM PDT | 22°F | 2 mph N (0°) | 9 mph | 0% | 79% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Mon, 7 AM PDT | 21°F | 2 mph N (0°) | 9 mph | 0% | 79% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Mon, 8 AM PDT | 23°F | 5 mph NE (45°) | 15 mph | 0% | 36% | Mostly Sunny |
| Mon, 9 AM PDT | 27°F | 5 mph NE (45°) | 15 mph | 0% | 36% | Mostly 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 | Today 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) | 45° | 20° | 52° | 19° | 61° | 25° | 65° | 27° | 69° | 31° | 74° | 31° | 66° | 28° |
| Wind | NE 10 to 15 mph | N 2 to 8 mph | NE 2 to 7 mph | NE 0 to 5 mph | SW 0 to 5 mph | NW 0 to 5 mph | N 0 to 3 mph | E 0 to 3 mph | SE 0 to 5 mph | E 1 to 5 mph | SE 3 mph | SW 0 to 5 mph | W 2 to 6 mph | W 1 to 6 mph |
| Gusts | 29 mph | 22 mph | 16 mph | 14 mph | 12 mph | 12 mph | 9 mph | 9 mph | 12 mph | 10 mph | 9 mph | 10 mph | 15 mph | 15 mph |
| Precip % | 3% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 4% | 4% | 3% |
| Forecast |
No active USGS or USACE telemetry gauge is currently mapped to Wickiup Reservoir. Not available from a verified source for this lake.
Good for fishing (80/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 12 mph from the northeast. Morning hours (09:00 local). Working against it: Air temperature 30°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.
Fair for boating (73/100), from 4 available inputs. Supporting this: No active official alerts for this lake. Wind 12 mph from the northeast. Working against it: Gusts to 29 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 12 mph from the NE is in the preferred sailing range. No active official alerts for this lake. Working against it: Gusts exceed sustained wind by 17 mph, making the breeze puffy. Not available from a verified source for this lake: visibility. Confidence is high (88%).
Fair for kayaking (68/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: No active official alerts for this lake. Wind 12 mph from the northeast. Working against it: Gusts to 29 mph. Air temperature 30°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.
Wickiup Reservoir represents an essential recreational destination in OR, offering prime waters for watersports, fishing, and weekend outings. Its shoreline includes accessible boat ramps and public recreation areas overseen by state and local natural resource agencies. Practicing water safety and monitoring sudden wind shifts ensures an enjoyable day on the lake.
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 Rainbow Trout, Brown Bullhead, Kokanee Salmon, Bluegill. 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.
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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 11, 9:06 AM PDT