Current Conditions

as of May 18, 2024 9:32am

0.0 in | 50.6° F | 57.1° F | W 0.7 MPH gust to 0.6 MPH | 99.04' above sea level

Water Safety

As a home to powerboats, paddlers, swimmers, fishing enthusiasts and more, Oswego Lake can be quite busy at times. Ensuring the safety of all lake users is a serious responsibility.

Our Proactive Approach to Water Safety

Over the years our safety program has evolved into an educational, training and enforcement program designed to allow each of these recreational activities to flourish in the safest way possible for all concerned. We have developed Oswego Lake specific rules and a one-of-a-kind practical driving exam for powerboat operator’s licenses. Please take advantage of the resources on this page. Or, better yet, ask one of our friendly Lake Patrolmen any questions you might have.

Safety Tip

When recovering a downed rider, go around them on the driver’s side to maintain optimum visibility at all times.
Engine MUST BE OFF when recovering someone from the water.

Safety Videos

How to Safely Pick Up Your Rider

This short safety video details proper techniques for picking up your downed rider.

How to Safely Tow Tubers

Please watch this video for how to safely pull a tube behind your boat.

How to Navigate Safely

This short video will show you the proper technique to navigate to and from the center of the lake.

LOC Rules and Regulations

For the most thorough and up to date information, read through our Rules and Regulations below.

Updated: January 10, 2023

More About Water Safety

2024 Penalty Points Revision

January 2024 Updated Penalty Point System PLEASE READ AND SIGN ACKNOWLEDGEMENT BELOW This must be completed to receive current year stickers Lake Oswego Corporation (“LOC”) is adopting a new Penalty...

Tips for a Safe Swim

Tips for a safe swim in Oswego Lake Swimming season has arrived. As the weather warms, we are finding more people swimming, floating and playing in the open water (lake...

Providing a safe and clean environment for residents of Lake Oswego while preserving the natural resources of the lake since 1942.

Current Marina Hours

May 2024

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p: 503-636-1422

Lake Patrol (call or text):
503-810-5411

info@lakecorp.com

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