Water level
2,604.40ft (gage datum)
+0.35 ft in 7 daysOct 11Oct 18Oct 25
Sep 25Oct 10Oct 25
Reading from Oct 26, 2026.
Lake Owyhee was at 2,604.40 ft on the gage on October 26, rising 0.35 ft over the past week.
OregonReservoir, 11,120 acres
Lake Owyhee conditions today
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Water level
2,604.40ft
Up 0.35 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: WSW wind 5 to 16 kt, gusts to 22 kt, high near 60°F. Tuesday: SSW wind 7 to 9 kt, gusts to 13 kt, high near 58°F.
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Lake facts
- Type
- Reservoir
- State
- Oregon
- Surface area
- 11,120 acres
- USGS gauge
- 13182500, Lake Owyhee near Nyssa OR
- Coordinates
- 43.4614° N, 117.3383° W
Background reading: Lake Owyhee on Wikipedia
About Lake Owyhee
Lake Owyhee covers about 11,120 acres in Oregon and is classed as a reservoir.
We read the level from USGS gauge 13182500, listed as Lake Owyhee near Nyssa 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.
On a lake this size the wind has miles of open water to work with, so a 15 kt breeze can stack up a steep chop in the main basin while sheltered coves stay flat. 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.
Lake Owyhee questions
Is it windy on Lake Owyhee today?
The National Weather Service forecast for the lake from October 26: Monday: WSW wind 5 to 16 kt, gusts to 22 kt, high near 60°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 Lake Owyhee right now?
Lake Owyhee was at 2,604.40 ft on the gage on October 26, rising 0.35 ft over the past week.
How big is Lake Owyhee?
Lake Owyhee covers about 11,120 acres (17 square miles) of surface water.
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