The lake bed in 3-D: deep basin, drop-offs and shoreline. Shape estimated, not for navigation. Spot 1 (back of a cove) is open for everyone; the other 4 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Foster Lake
Linn County, Oregon · about 780 acres (1.2 sq mi)
51°F water, level steady, calm tomorrow morning.
About Foster Lake
In Linn County, Oregon, Foster Lake covers about 780 acres.
From end to end it runs about 2.3 miles and its shoreline adds up to about 6.8 miles. At about 620 ft above sea level, it follows the seasons of the region. The nearest town, Sweet Home, is about 3.5 miles west. The closest city is Albany, about 26 miles away.
- Size
- About 780 acres (1.2 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 6.8 miles
- End to end
- About 2.3 miles
- Elevation
- About 620 ft
- County
- Linn County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Friday Good
- 3:00 pm – 4:45 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 7 mph
Saturday Good
- 6:30 am – 8:45 amsunrise · wind 8 mph
- 3:30 pm – 5:15 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 6 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
For a lake of this size in Oregon, largemouth bass, crappie, bluegill and sunfish and catfish are the fish to expect. The state fish and wildlife agency lists what is stocked and the rules for this lake. At 51°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.
- FairCrappie
Schooled on deeper brush piles. Fish small jigs slowly.
- SlowBluegill and sunfish
Cold. Deep and hard to tempt. Use tiny baits.
- FairCatfish
Waking up. Channels and creek mouths, especially after rain.
From today's water temperature and the season. A guide, not a promise.
Fishing spots
- 1Back of a cove
Sheltered, shallower water where baitfish gather.
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5
4 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
Steady over 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 7:04 am · sunset 4:44 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Foster Lake
- Sweet Homeabout 3.5 mi west
- South Lebanonabout 13 mi northwest
- Lebanonabout 14 mi northwest
- Brownsvilleabout 16 mi west
- Albanynearest city, about 26 mi northwest
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Questions about Foster Lake
What fish are in Foster Lake?
Lakes like Foster Lake usually hold largemouth bass, crappie, bluegill and sunfish and catfish. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Foster 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 Foster Lake?
About 780 acres, with about 6.8 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Foster Lake?
Sweet Home is about 3.5 miles west; South Lebanon is about 13 miles northwest.
What is the water temperature at Foster Lake today?
The surface was about 51°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Foster Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
