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Applegate Lake conditions today

Applegate Lake, Oregon
Photo: Bill Johnson, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Public domain

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1,886.15ft

Down 3.39 ft this week

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Wind and gusts0 to 30+ ktScoreGood, caution, stay ashoreNightBest windowArrows point where the wind blows to.

Outlook. Monday: SW wind 4 to 6 kt, gusts to 9 kt, high near 53°F. Tuesday: N wind 1 to 5 kt, gusts to 8 kt, high near 51°F.

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Water level

1,886.15ft NGVD29

-3.39 ft in 7 days

24.43 ft below the October normal

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Reading from Oct 26, 2026. Shaded band: range of October averages on record; dashed line is the typical level.

Applegate Lake was at 1,886.15 ft on October 26, falling 3.39 ft over the past week. That is well below normal for October: the typical October level is 1,910.58 ft, so the lake is 24.43 ft below its usual mark.

Lake facts

Type
Reservoir
State
Oregon
County
Jackson County
Surface area
988 acres
Elevation
1,949 ft
Max depth
226 ft
Volume
82,206 acre-ft
USGS gauge
14361900, Applegate Lake near Copper, Or.
Coordinates
42.0547° N, 123.1144° W

Background reading: Applegate Lake on Wikipedia

About Applegate Lake

Applegate Lake is a 988-acre reservoir in Jackson County, Oregon. The surface sits about 1,949 ft above sea level and the deepest point is roughly 226 ft down.

We read the level from USGS gauge 14361900, listed as Applegate Lake near Copper, Or.. Wind and weather come from the National Weather Service grid cell over the lake, so the numbers describe open water rather than the nearest airport.

Small lakes rarely build big waves, but trees and hills around the shore make the wind patchy. Expect sudden puffs and lulls rather than a steady breeze. Reservoir levels move with releases and inflow, so ramps and beaches can change week to week. The water level page tracks that day by day.

The go or no-go calls above are a starting point, not a guarantee. Read how we score conditions, and always check local rules and posted warnings before you launch.

Applegate Lake questions

Is it windy on Applegate Lake today?

The National Weather Service forecast for the lake from October 26: Monday: SW wind 4 to 6 kt, gusts to 9 kt, high near 53°F. The panel at the top of this page refreshes the current wind, gusts and direction when you open it and turns them into a call for sailing, paddling, power boating and fishing.

What is the water level at Applegate Lake right now?

Applegate Lake was at 1,886.15 ft on October 26, falling 3.39 ft over the past week. That is well below normal for October: the typical October level is 1,910.58 ft, so the lake is 24.43 ft below its usual mark.

How big is Applegate Lake?

Applegate Lake covers about 988 acres (1.5 square miles) of surface water.

How deep is Applegate Lake?

The deepest point of Applegate Lake is roughly 226 ft.

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