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Chatfield Reservoir is one of the reservoirs LakeRadar tracks in Colorado. At around 1,500 acres (about 2 square miles), it is a mid-sized waterbody. It reaches a maximum depth of roughly 154 feet at an elevation of about 5,432 feet. Fish documented in the area include Green Sunfish, Common Carp, Rainbow Trout, and Bluegill. A nearby water gauge supplies level and temperature readings where available. If you are planning a trip, Cherry Creek Reservoir, Standley Lake, and Cheesman Lake are also nearby. For this location, LakeRadar tracks an hourly and 7-day forecast, wind and gust outlook, water readings, fishing conditions, and activity scores for boating, paddling, and swimming. Current weather, wind, and activity conditions for Chatfield Reservoir are updated throughout the day.
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No active alerts for this lake as of the last check (Oct 11, 4:16 PM MDT). Alerts are re-checked automatically; see the official source for updates.
Overall Good (79/100) across 4 activities. Best right now: Sailing (89/100).
How the score is calculated →Best good fishing window, averaging 89/100 across these hours. Wind 1 mph from the south-southwest. Dawn hours (07:00 local). Derived from the hourly forecast; official alerts are not forecast and are checked separately.
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| Temp (°F) | 83° | 81° | 78° | 75° | 71° | 69° | 67° | 65° | 62° | 61° | 60° | 59° | 56° | 55° | 54° | 54° | 55° | 59° | 66° | 70° | 74° | 77° | 79° | 79° |
| Wind (kts) | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 13 |
| Direction | SW | SW | S | SW | SW | SW | SW | SW | SW | SW | SW | SW | SW | SW | SW | SW | SW | SW | SW | SW | SW | SW | SW | SW |
| Gusts (kts) | 22 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 18 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 21 | 22 |
| Precip % | 0% | 0% | 3% | 3% | 3% | 3% | 3% | 3% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 1% | 1% | 1% | 1% | 1% | 1% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Time | Temp | Wind | Gusts | Precip | Cloud | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun, 4 PM MDT | 83°F | 14 mph SSW (203°) | 25 mph | 0% | 48% | Mostly Sunny |
| Sun, 5 PM MDT | 81°F | 14 mph SSW (203°) | 25 mph | 0% | 51% | Partly Sunny |
| Sun, 6 PM MDT | 78°F | 14 mph S (180°) | 24 mph | 3% | 59% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Sun, 7 PM MDT | 75°F | 14 mph SSW (203°) | 24 mph | 3% | 47% | Partly Cloudy |
| Sun, 8 PM MDT | 71°F | 13 mph SSW (203°) | 24 mph | 3% | 41% | Partly Cloudy |
| Sun, 9 PM MDT | 69°F | 13 mph SSW (203°) | 23 mph | 3% | 61% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Sun, 10 PM MDT | 67°F | 13 mph SSW (203°) | 23 mph | 3% | 69% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Sun, 11 PM MDT | 65°F | 12 mph SSW (203°) | 23 mph | 3% | 42% | Partly Cloudy |
| Mon, 12 AM MDT | 62°F | 12 mph SSW (203°) | 22 mph | 0% | 44% | Partly Cloudy |
| Mon, 1 AM MDT | 61°F | 12 mph SSW (203°) | 22 mph | 0% | 13% | Mostly Clear |
| Mon, 2 AM MDT | 60°F | 10 mph SSW (203°) | 21 mph | 0% | 4% | Clear |
| Mon, 3 AM MDT | 59°F | 10 mph SSW (203°) | 22 mph | 0% | 2% | Clear |
| Mon, 4 AM MDT | 56°F | 10 mph SSW (203°) | 21 mph | 0% | 3% | Clear |
| Mon, 5 AM MDT | 55°F | 9 mph SSW (203°) | 20 mph | 0% | 5% | Clear |
| Mon, 6 AM MDT | 54°F | 9 mph SSW (203°) | 20 mph | 1% | 6% | Sunny |
| Mon, 7 AM MDT | 54°F | 10 mph SSW (203°) | 17 mph | 1% | 17% | Sunny |
| Mon, 8 AM MDT | 55°F | 12 mph SSW (203°) | 18 mph | 1% | 9% | Sunny |
| Mon, 9 AM MDT | 59°F | 12 mph SW (225°) | 18 mph | 1% | 4% | Sunny |
| Mon, 10 AM MDT | 66°F | 13 mph SW (225°) | 21 mph | 1% | 4% | Sunny |
| Mon, 11 AM MDT | 70°F | 14 mph SW (225°) | 23 mph | 1% | 7% | Sunny |
| Mon, 12 PM MDT | 74°F | 13 mph SW (225°) | 22 mph | 0% | 11% | Sunny |
| Mon, 1 PM MDT | 77°F | 13 mph SW (225°) | 22 mph | 0% | 11% | Sunny |
| Mon, 2 PM MDT | 79°F | 14 mph SW (225°) | 24 mph | 0% | 10% | Sunny |
| Mon, 3 PM MDT | 79°F | 15 mph SW (225°) | 25 mph | 0% | 7% | Sunny |
| Mon, 4 PM MDT | 80°F | 14 mph SSW (203°) | 24 mph | 0% | 7% | 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) | 83° | 54° | 80° | 49° | 70° | 46° | 56° | 41° | 60° | 39° | 61° | 37° | 74° | 44° |
| Wind | SSW 14 mph | SSW 9 to 14 mph | SW 9 to 15 mph | WSW 1 to 13 mph | ENE 1 to 12 mph | NNE 5 to 10 mph | NNE 5 to 9 mph | NNW 1 to 8 mph | NW 2 to 10 mph | N 3 to 8 mph | NNE 6 mph | S 6 mph | SE 5 mph | WNW 2 to 7 mph |
| Gusts | 25 mph | 24 mph | 25 mph | 24 mph | 21 mph | 18 mph | 18 mph | 15 mph | 18 mph | 16 mph | 13 mph | 9 mph | 9 mph | 12 mph |
| Precip % | 0% | 3% | 1% | 2% | 9% | 62% | 82% | 71% | 23% | 39% | 16% | 4% | 1% | 4% |
| Forecast |
No active USGS or USACE telemetry gauge is currently mapped to Chatfield Reservoir. Not available from a verified source for this lake.
Good for fishing (82/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: 0% chance of precipitation. Sky is mostly cloudy (48% cloud cover). 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 (74/100), from 4 available inputs. Supporting this: No active official alerts for this lake. Wind 14 mph from the south-southwest. 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.
Good for sailing (89/100), from 4 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 14 mph from the SSW is in the preferred sailing range. No active official alerts for this lake. Not available from a verified source for this lake: visibility. Confidence is high (88%).
Fair for kayaking (73/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: No active official alerts for this lake. Wind 14 mph from the south-southwest. 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 CO Parks & Wildlife Authority. Public boaters should verify seasonal launch water levels, gate hours, and daily vehicle/vessel fees before traveling.
Chatfield Reservoir is an important freshwater reservoir in CO, overseen by state and local natural resource agencies to balance public recreation with natural resource stewardship. The waterbody offers excellent conditions for sport fishing, cruising, and paddling during favorable weather windows. Checking real-time water levels and ramp clearances ensures safe navigation along the shoreline.
Valid freshwater sport fishing license issued by Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) is required for anglers age 16+. 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 Green Sunfish, Common Carp, Rainbow Trout, Bluegill. 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 5,432 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 Chatfield 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, 4:16 PM MDT