Fern Ridge Dam Fishing Report
Based on live releases/levels and local weather.
Fern Ridge Dam fishing report based on live water release, lake level, and local weather near Alvadore, OR. Check current outflow (CFS), water level, and species-specific notes before your trip.
Fern Ridge Dam snapshot
Fern Ridge Dam sits near Alvadore, OR and is monitored by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers NWDP district. Coordinates: 44.1200°, -123.3016°. Also known as Fern Ridge Lake near Elmira, OR.
- Latest release
- 52 CFS
- Recorded 2026-06-19 07:45 UTC
- Latest lake level
- Not reported
Lower release: generally safer conditions, but watch footing and changing water levels near inflows and outflows.
Source: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers CWMS public feeds. See the Fern Ridge Dam water level & flow charts for 7‑day history.