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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, 5:28 PM MDT). Alerts are re-checked automatically; see the official source for updates.
Overall Poor (54/100) across 4 activities. Best right now: Sailing (66/100).
How the score is calculated →Best excellent fishing window, averaging 90/100 across these hours. Wind 5 mph from the southwest. Dawn hours (07:00 local). Derived from the hourly forecast; official alerts are not forecast and are checked separately.
| Metric | 11p | 12a | 1a | 2a | 3a | 4a | 5a | 6a | 7a | 8a | 9a | 10a | 11a | 12p | 1p | 2p | 3p | 4p | 5p | 6p | 7p | 8p | 9p | 10p |
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| Temp (°F) | 70° | 68° | 65° | 63° | 61° | 60° | 58° | 56° | 55° | 53° | 52° | 50° | 49° | 49° | 49° | 49° | 51° | 56° | 59° | 64° | 66° | 68° | 70° | 69° |
| Wind (kts) | 13 | 13 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 9 | 9 | 13 | 13 |
| Direction | S | S | S | SE | SE | E | NE | N | N | NW | NW | NW | W | SW | SW | S | S | S | SW | SW | SW | SW | SW | SW |
| Gusts (kts) | 18 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 11 | 8 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 11 | 14 | 17 | 15 |
| Precip % | 30% | 36% | 36% | 36% | 18% | 18% | 18% | 19% | 19% | 19% | 6% | 6% | 6% | 3% | 3% | 3% | 2% | 2% | 2% | 5% | 5% | 5% | 5% | 5% |
| Time | Temp | Wind | Gusts | Precip | Cloud | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun, 5 PM MDT | 70°F | 15 mph S (180°) | 21 mph | 30% | 53% | Chance Showers And Thunderstorms |
| Sun, 6 PM MDT | 68°F | 15 mph S (180°) | 17 mph | 36% | 57% | Chance Showers And Thunderstorms |
| Sun, 7 PM MDT | 65°F | 10 mph S (180°) | 17 mph | 36% | 57% | Chance Showers And Thunderstorms |
| Sun, 8 PM MDT | 63°F | 10 mph SE (135°) | 16 mph | 36% | 57% | Chance Showers And Thunderstorms |
| Sun, 9 PM MDT | 61°F | 10 mph SE (135°) | 15 mph | 18% | 36% | Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms |
| Sun, 10 PM MDT | 60°F | 10 mph E (90°) | 13 mph | 18% | 33% | Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms |
| Sun, 11 PM MDT | 58°F | 5 mph NE (45°) | 9 mph | 18% | 33% | Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms |
| Mon, 12 AM MDT | 56°F | 5 mph N (0°) | 7 mph | 19% | 35% | Slight Chance Rain Showers |
| Mon, 1 AM MDT | 55°F | 5 mph N (0°) | 7 mph | 19% | 35% | Slight Chance Rain Showers |
| Mon, 2 AM MDT | 53°F | 5 mph NW (315°) | 7 mph | 19% | 35% | Slight Chance Rain Showers |
| Mon, 3 AM MDT | 52°F | 5 mph NW (315°) | 7 mph | 6% | 25% | Mostly Clear |
| Mon, 4 AM MDT | 50°F | 5 mph NW (315°) | 8 mph | 6% | 16% | Mostly Clear |
| Mon, 5 AM MDT | 49°F | 5 mph W (270°) | 8 mph | 6% | 12% | Mostly Clear |
| Mon, 6 AM MDT | 49°F | 5 mph SW (225°) | 8 mph | 3% | 17% | Sunny |
| Mon, 7 AM MDT | 49°F | 5 mph SW (225°) | 8 mph | 3% | 20% | Sunny |
| Mon, 8 AM MDT | 49°F | 5 mph S (180°) | 7 mph | 3% | 11% | Sunny |
| Mon, 9 AM MDT | 51°F | 5 mph S (180°) | 7 mph | 2% | 10% | Sunny |
| Mon, 10 AM MDT | 56°F | 5 mph S (180°) | 8 mph | 2% | 6% | Sunny |
| Mon, 11 AM MDT | 59°F | 5 mph SW (225°) | 9 mph | 2% | 7% | Sunny |
| Mon, 12 PM MDT | 64°F | 5 mph SW (225°) | 9 mph | 5% | 3% | Sunny |
| Mon, 1 PM MDT | 66°F | 10 mph SW (225°) | 13 mph | 5% | 3% | Sunny |
| Mon, 2 PM MDT | 68°F | 10 mph SW (225°) | 16 mph | 5% | 9% | Sunny |
| Mon, 3 PM MDT | 70°F | 15 mph SW (225°) | 20 mph | 5% | 14% | Sunny |
| Mon, 4 PM MDT | 69°F | 15 mph SW (225°) | 17 mph | 5% | 15% | Sunny |
| Mon, 5 PM MDT | 68°F | 10 mph SW (225°) | 16 mph | 5% | 15% | Sunny |
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 | This Afternoon October 11, 2026 | Tonight 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 | Saturday Night October 17, 2026 |
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| Temp (°F) | 75° | 49° | 71° | 48° | 68° | 43° | 62° | 39° | 64° | 41° | 61° | 39° | 61° | 40° |
| Wind | S 15 mph | W 5 to 15 mph | SW 5 to 15 mph | S 5 to 10 mph | SW 10 to 15 mph | W 5 to 10 mph | W 5 to 10 mph | W 5 to 10 mph | N 0 to 5 mph | NE 0 to 10 mph | E 10 mph | E 0 to 5 mph | SE 0 to 5 mph | 0 mph |
| Gusts | 21 mph | 17 mph | 20 mph | 15 mph | 17 mph | 15 mph | 16 mph | 13 mph | 5 mph | 15 mph | 16 mph | 9 mph | 5 mph | 4 mph |
| Precip % | 30% | 36% | 5% | 5% | 11% | 10% | 12% | 2% | 0% | 5% | 8% | 16% | 13% | 10% |
| Forecast |
Fair for fishing (55/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: Afternoon hours (17:00 local). Sky is mostly cloudy (53% 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.
Poor for boating (49/100), from 4 available inputs. Supporting this: No active official alerts for this lake. 30% chance of precipitation is possible. 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.
Fair for sailing (66/100), from 4 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 15 mph from the S is in the preferred sailing range. No active official alerts for this lake. The forecast mentions thunderstorms, which carries a risk penalty. Not available from a verified source for this lake: visibility. Confidence is high (88%).
Poor for kayaking (49/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: No active official alerts for this lake. Air temperature 70°F. 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, 5:28 PM MDT