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Abiquiu Reservoir is a reservoir located in New Mexico. It reaches a maximum depth of roughly 150 feet at an elevation of about 6,220 feet. At around 5,200 acres (about 8 square miles), it is a mid-sized waterbody. Research-grade observations nearby include Smallmouth Bass, Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout, and Walleye. If you are planning a trip, Abiquiu Lake, El Vado Lake, and El Vado Reservoir are also nearby. Water data on this page comes from a mapped monitoring station near the lake. Coverage here includes an hourly and 7-day forecast, wind and gust outlook, water readings, fishing conditions, and activity scores for boating, paddling, and swimming. Forecasts for Abiquiu Reservoir come from the National Weather Service and refresh several times a day.
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No active alerts for this lake as of the last check (Oct 11, 2:16 AM MDT). Alerts are re-checked automatically; see the official source for updates.
Overall Fair (58/100) across 4 activities. Best right now: Boating (72/100).
How the score is calculated →Best good fishing window, averaging 81/100 across these hours. Wind 0 mph from the south-southwest. Dawn hours (05:00 local). Derived from the hourly forecast; official alerts are not forecast and are checked separately.
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| Temp (°F) | 56° | 54° | 53° | 52° | 51° | 51° | 52° | 54° | 59° | 65° | 69° | 71° | 73° | 73° | 72° | 71° | 68° | 66° | 64° | 62° | 60° | 58° | 57° | 55° |
| Wind (kts) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 9 | 9 | 13 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Direction | — | — | — | — | — | E | E | E | E | SE | SE | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | SE | SE | SE | E | E | E |
| Gusts (kts) | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 11 | 13 | 15 | 14 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 6 |
| Precip % | 26% | 18% | 18% | 18% | 9% | 9% | 9% | 3% | 3% | 3% | 7% | 7% | 7% | 30% | 30% | 30% | 36% | 36% | 36% | 15% | 15% | 15% | 7% | 7% |
| Time | Temp | Wind | Gusts | Precip | Cloud | Condition |
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| Sun, 2 AM MDT | 56°F | Calm | 1 mph | 26% | 82% | Chance Rain Showers |
| Sun, 3 AM MDT | 54°F | Calm | 1 mph | 18% | 77% | Slight Chance Rain Showers |
| Sun, 4 AM MDT | 53°F | Calm | 4 mph | 18% | 78% | Slight Chance Rain Showers |
| Sun, 5 AM MDT | 52°F | Calm | 4 mph | 18% | 61% | Slight Chance Rain Showers |
| Sun, 6 AM MDT | 51°F | Calm | 4 mph | 9% | 46% | Mostly Sunny |
| Sun, 7 AM MDT | 51°F | 5 mph E (90°) | 5 mph | 9% | 70% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Sun, 8 AM MDT | 52°F | 5 mph E (90°) | 7 mph | 9% | 44% | Mostly Sunny |
| Sun, 9 AM MDT | 54°F | 5 mph E (90°) | 8 mph | 3% | 43% | Mostly Sunny |
| Sun, 10 AM MDT | 59°F | 5 mph E (90°) | 8 mph | 3% | 35% | Mostly Sunny |
| Sun, 11 AM MDT | 65°F | 5 mph SE (135°) | 9 mph | 3% | 24% | Sunny |
| Sun, 12 PM MDT | 69°F | 5 mph SE (135°) | 9 mph | 7% | 17% | Sunny |
| Sun, 1 PM MDT | 71°F | 10 mph S (180°) | 13 mph | 7% | 18% | Sunny |
| Sun, 2 PM MDT | 73°F | 10 mph S (180°) | 15 mph | 7% | 26% | Mostly Sunny |
| Sun, 3 PM MDT | 73°F | 15 mph S (180°) | 17 mph | 30% | 53% | Chance Showers And Thunderstorms |
| Sun, 4 PM MDT | 72°F | 10 mph S (180°) | 16 mph | 30% | 53% | Chance Showers And Thunderstorms |
| Sun, 5 PM MDT | 71°F | 10 mph S (180°) | 13 mph | 30% | 53% | Chance Showers And Thunderstorms |
| Sun, 6 PM MDT | 68°F | 10 mph S (180°) | 12 mph | 36% | 59% | Chance Showers And Thunderstorms |
| Sun, 7 PM MDT | 66°F | 10 mph S (180°) | 12 mph | 36% | 59% | Chance Showers And Thunderstorms |
| Sun, 8 PM MDT | 64°F | 5 mph SE (135°) | 9 mph | 36% | 59% | Chance Showers And Thunderstorms |
| Sun, 9 PM MDT | 62°F | 5 mph SE (135°) | 9 mph | 15% | 25% | Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms |
| Sun, 10 PM MDT | 60°F | 5 mph SE (135°) | 9 mph | 15% | 25% | Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms |
| Sun, 11 PM MDT | 58°F | 5 mph E (90°) | 8 mph | 15% | 26% | Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms |
| Mon, 12 AM MDT | 57°F | 5 mph E (90°) | 8 mph | 7% | 35% | Partly Cloudy |
| Mon, 1 AM MDT | 55°F | 5 mph E (90°) | 7 mph | 7% | 29% | Partly Cloudy |
| Mon, 2 AM MDT | 53°F | 5 mph NE (45°) | 7 mph | 7% | 22% | Mostly Clear |
Official National Weather Service hourly forecast. Showing 10 of 25 hours. Wind arrows point the way the wind is blowing; the compass point and degrees show where it comes from.
| Period | Overnight October 11, 2026 | Sunday October 11, 2026 | Sunday Night October 11, 2026 | Columbus Day October 12, 2026 | Monday Night October 12, 2026 | Tuesday October 13, 2026 | Tuesday Night October 13, 2026 | Wednesday October 14, 2026 | Wednesday Night October 14, 2026 | Thursday October 15, 2026 | Thursday Night October 15, 2026 | Friday October 16, 2026 | Friday Night October 16, 2026 | Saturday October 17, 2026 |
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| Temp (°F) | 51° | 75° | 48° | 70° | 47° | 68° | 43° | 63° | 39° | 64° | 41° | 61° | 39° | 60° |
| Wind | 0 mph | S 0 to 15 mph | E 0 to 10 mph | W 0 to 10 mph | SW 0 to 5 mph | SW 0 to 10 mph | W 5 mph | W 5 to 15 mph | W 5 to 10 mph | N 5 mph | N 5 to 10 mph | E 5 to 10 mph | SE 0 to 5 mph | SE 0 to 5 mph |
| Gusts | 4 mph | 17 mph | 12 mph | 15 mph | 8 mph | 16 mph | 8 mph | 17 mph | 15 mph | 9 mph | 12 mph | 13 mph | 8 mph | 5 mph |
| Precip % | 26% | 30% | 36% | 8% | 4% | 7% | 9% | 13% | 4% | 1% | 10% | 12% | 15% | 7% |
| Forecast |
Poor for fishing (52/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 0 mph from the south-southwest. Sky is cloudy (82% cloud cover). The forecast mentions thunderstorms, which carries a risk penalty. Not available from a verified source for this lake: pressure trend, water temperature. Confidence is moderate (74%) because some inputs are unavailable or older than ideal.
Fair for boating (72/100), from 4 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 0 mph from the south-southwest. Gusts to 1 mph. The forecast mentions thunderstorms, which carries a risk penalty. Not available from a verified source for this lake: visibility and conditions, verified water access. Confidence is moderate (84%) because some inputs are unavailable or older than ideal.
Poor for sailing (36/100), from 4 available inputs. Supporting this: Gusts are within 1 mph of sustained wind, so the breeze is steady. No active official alerts for this lake. Working against it: Wind 0 mph is light; expect limited sailing. The forecast mentions thunderstorms, which carries a risk penalty. Not available from a verified source for this lake: visibility. Confidence is high (88%).
Fair for kayaking (71/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 0 mph from the south-southwest. Gusts to 1 mph. The forecast mentions thunderstorms, which carries a risk penalty. Confidence is high (90%).
Water temperature is not available from a verified source for this lake. No swimming score is shown without it.
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Individual boat ramp GPS coordinates are maintained under the jurisdiction of NM Parks & Wildlife Authority. Public boaters should verify seasonal launch water levels, gate hours, and daily vehicle/vessel fees before traveling.
Abiquiu Reservoir in NM is a popular freshwater reservoir known for its welcoming public recreation, scenic beauty, and dependable sport fishing. Multiple public access sites allow easy launching for trailered boats and personal watercraft. Park facilities and regional fisheries management are overseen by state and local natural resource agencies.
Valid freshwater sport fishing license issued by New Mexico Department of Game and Fish (NMDGF) is required for anglers age 12+. Digital license on mobile is accepted.
Mandatory Clean, Drain & Dry inspection. Out-of-area craft require on-site Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS Quagga/Zebra) inspection or decontamination before launch. USCG life jackets required for all.
Public shoreline and boating access managed by State & Local Authorities. Verify seasonal gate hours, launch fees, and parking rules before travel.
High-speed motorboating, pontoon cruising, wakeboarding, and water skiing across main channels. Target gamefish include Smallmouth Bass, Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout, Walleye. Morning hours typically provide optimal glassy conditions for kayak and stand-up paddleboard (SUP) touring.
Warm water temperatures, peak swimming, active watersports, and open full-service campgrounds. Highest weekly attendance; plan early arrivals on summer weekends.
Spring pre-spawn and fall feeding transitions create prime trophy angling conditions. Cooler air, lower boat traffic, and vibrant seasonal shoreline foliage.
High-altitude mountain winter climate (elevation 6,220 ft MSL). Freezing temperatures, potential snowpack or ice cover, and reduced seasonal amenities. Winter safety caution advised.
No external source rows are cited by the data currently shown on this page.
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Scores are heuristics, not safety guarantees. LakeRadar scores summarize available conditions and are not a substitute for official warnings, local rules, or on-water judgment.
All telemetry for Abiquiu Reservoir is synchronized directly from authorized federal and state monitoring networks (USGS, NWS, NOAA, and state environmental authorities). Observations are strictly instrumented readings — unmonitored sensors are transparently disclosed rather than synthetic estimates.
Last source audit: Oct 11, 2:16 AM MDT