The lake bed in 3-D: deep basin, drop-offs and shoreline. Shape estimated, not for navigation. Spot 1 (upper arm) is open for everyone; the other 3 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Fern Ridge Lake
Lane County, Oregon · about 6,600 acres (10.3 sq mi)
49°F water, level falling, calm tomorrow afternoon.
About Fern Ridge Lake
Fern Ridge Lake spreads over about 6,600 acres in Lane County, Oregon.
From end to end it runs about 4.7 miles and its shoreline adds up to about 24 miles. Its surface is about 380 ft above sea level. Veneta is about 1.3 miles southwest.
- Size
- About 6,600 acres (10.3 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 24 miles
- End to end
- About 4.7 miles
- Elevation
- About 380 ft
- County
- Lane County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Saturday Good
- 3:30 pm – 5:30 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 10 mph
Sunday Fair
- 4:15 pm – 5:30 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 5 mph
Based on sun and moon times and the wind forecast. A guide, not a promise. The app shows the whole week.
Fish to expect
Lakes like Fern Ridge Lake in Oregon usually hold largemouth bass, walleye, crappie, bluegill and sunfish and catfish. The state fish and wildlife agency lists what is stocked and the rules for this lake. At 49°F on the surface right now, here is how each one should behave.
- FairLargemouth bass
Cooling down. Try slow baits on points and deeper channel edges.
- GoodWalleye
Good cool-water bite, best at dusk and after dark.
- FairCrappie
Schooled on deeper brush piles. Fish small jigs slowly.
- SlowBluegill and sunfish
Cold. Deep and hard to tempt. Use tiny baits.
- SlowCatfish
Cold. Slow, in the deepest holes. Cut bait works best.
From today's water temperature and the season. A guide, not a promise.
Fishing spots
- 1Upper arm
The lake narrows toward the incoming river or creek; moving water carries food.
- 2
- 3
- 4
3 more spots with LakeScope PRO: fish, depth band, water temperature, best time and bait for each.
Picked from the shape of the lake bed. A guide, not a promise.
Water temperature
At the surface, seen .
Water level
Falling 3.0 ft in 7 days.
Latest reading .
Ice
Open water
Ice thickness is an estimate from air temperature, not a measurement. Check the ice yourself before going on it.
Weather and wind
Sunrise 7:06 am · sunset 4:48 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Fern Ridge Lake
- Venetaabout 1.3 mi southwest
- Junction Cityabout 8.1 mi northeast
- Eugeneabout 8.7 mi east
- Coburgabout 9.7 mi east
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Questions about Fern Ridge Lake
What fish are in Fern Ridge Lake?
Lakes like Fern Ridge Lake usually hold largemouth bass, walleye, crappie, bluegill and sunfish and catfish. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Fern Ridge Lake?
We have no published depth for this lake. The 3-D view gives an estimated shape of the bed: where the deep basin and the drop-offs are. Not for navigation.
How big is Fern Ridge Lake?
About 6,600 acres, with about 24 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Fern Ridge Lake?
Veneta is about 1.3 miles southwest; Junction City is about 8.1 miles northeast.
What is the water temperature at Fern Ridge Lake today?
The surface was about 49°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Fern Ridge Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
