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Cherry Creek Reservoir is a reservoir located in Colorado.
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No active alerts for this lake as of the last check (Oct 11, 2:11 AM MDT). Alerts are re-checked automatically; see the official source for updates.
Overall Good (88/100) across 4 activities. Best right now: Boating (89/100).
How the score is calculated →Best excellent fishing window, averaging 92/100 across these hours. Wind 8 mph from the south-southwest. Dawn hours (07:00 local). Derived from the hourly forecast; official alerts are not forecast and are checked separately.
| Metric | 8a | 9a | 10a | 11a | 12p | 1p | 2p | 3p | 4p | 5p | 6p | 7p | 8p | 9p | 10p | 11p | 12a | 1a | 2a | 3a | 4a | 5a | 6a | 7a |
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| Temp (°F) | 63° | 62° | 61° | 60° | 60° | 59° | 61° | 64° | 69° | 71° | 74° | 78° | 79° | 80° | 81° | 79° | 78° | 75° | 71° | 69° | 68° | 66° | 64° | 63° |
| Wind (kts) | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 |
| Direction | SW | SW | SW | S | S | SW | SW | SW | SW | SW | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S |
| Gusts (kts) | 13 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 16 | 18 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 19 |
| Precip % | 4% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 2% | 2% | 2% | 2% | 2% | 2% | 2% | 2% | 2% | 5% | 5% | 5% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 2% | 2% | 2% | 1% | 1% |
| Time | Temp | Wind | Gusts | Precip | Cloud | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun, 2 AM MDT | 63°F | 8 mph SSW (203°) | 15 mph | 4% | 65% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Sun, 3 AM MDT | 62°F | 8 mph SSW (203°) | 15 mph | 0% | 68% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Sun, 4 AM MDT | 61°F | 8 mph SSW (203°) | 16 mph | 0% | 72% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Sun, 5 AM MDT | 60°F | 8 mph S (180°) | 16 mph | 0% | 71% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Sun, 6 AM MDT | 60°F | 8 mph S (180°) | 16 mph | 2% | 75% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Sun, 7 AM MDT | 59°F | 8 mph SSW (203°) | 15 mph | 2% | 72% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Sun, 8 AM MDT | 61°F | 8 mph SSW (203°) | 15 mph | 2% | 71% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Sun, 9 AM MDT | 64°F | 8 mph SSW (203°) | 15 mph | 2% | 67% | Partly Sunny |
| Sun, 10 AM MDT | 69°F | 10 mph SSW (203°) | 16 mph | 2% | 63% | Partly Sunny |
| Sun, 11 AM MDT | 71°F | 9 mph SSW (203°) | 15 mph | 2% | 60% | Partly Sunny |
| Sun, 12 PM MDT | 74°F | 9 mph S (180°) | 18 mph | 2% | 55% | Partly Sunny |
| Sun, 1 PM MDT | 78°F | 10 mph S (180°) | 21 mph | 2% | 61% | Partly Sunny |
| Sun, 2 PM MDT | 79°F | 12 mph S (180°) | 23 mph | 2% | 57% | Partly Sunny |
| Sun, 3 PM MDT | 80°F | 13 mph S (180°) | 24 mph | 5% | 43% | Mostly Sunny |
| Sun, 4 PM MDT | 81°F | 14 mph S (180°) | 24 mph | 5% | 36% | Mostly Sunny |
| Sun, 5 PM MDT | 79°F | 14 mph S (180°) | 25 mph | 5% | 28% | Mostly Sunny |
| Sun, 6 PM MDT | 78°F | 13 mph S (180°) | 27 mph | 0% | 29% | Partly Cloudy |
| Sun, 7 PM MDT | 75°F | 13 mph S (180°) | 25 mph | 0% | 30% | Partly Cloudy |
| Sun, 8 PM MDT | 71°F | 13 mph S (180°) | 25 mph | 0% | 32% | Partly Cloudy |
| Sun, 9 PM MDT | 69°F | 13 mph S (180°) | 23 mph | 2% | 39% | Partly Cloudy |
| Sun, 10 PM MDT | 68°F | 13 mph S (180°) | 23 mph | 2% | 41% | Partly Cloudy |
| Sun, 11 PM MDT | 66°F | 13 mph S (180°) | 23 mph | 2% | 37% | Partly Cloudy |
| Mon, 12 AM MDT | 64°F | 12 mph S (180°) | 22 mph | 1% | 43% | Partly Cloudy |
| Mon, 1 AM MDT | 63°F | 12 mph S (180°) | 22 mph | 1% | 23% | Mostly Clear |
| Mon, 2 AM MDT | 61°F | 12 mph S (180°) | 22 mph | 1% | 13% | 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) | 58° | 81° | 56° | 78° | 50° | 70° | 46° | 59° | 41° | 60° | 38° | 58° | 37° | 69° |
| Wind | SSW 8 mph | SSW 8 to 14 mph | S 13 mph | SSW 14 mph | W 3 to 12 mph | NNE 3 to 12 mph | NNE 6 to 10 mph | NE 7 to 12 mph | NNW 5 to 9 mph | NW 5 to 13 mph | NNE 5 to 10 mph | NE 6 mph | SE 5 to 8 mph | SE 3 to 8 mph |
| Gusts | 16 mph | 25 mph | 27 mph | 28 mph | 23 mph | 23 mph | 21 mph | 22 mph | 18 mph | 24 mph | 20 mph | 14 mph | 14 mph | 13 mph |
| Precip % | 4% | 5% | 2% | 0% | 1% | 7% | 38% | 78% | 61% | 23% | 29% | 17% | 10% | 4% |
| Forecast |
No active USGS or USACE telemetry gauge is currently mapped to Cherry Creek Reservoir. Not available from a verified source for this lake.
Good for fishing (85/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 8 mph from the south-southwest. 4% chance of precipitation. 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.
Good for boating (89/100), from 4 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 8 mph from the south-southwest. No active official alerts for this lake. 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 8 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%).
Good for kayaking (89/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 8 mph from the south-southwest. No active official alerts for this lake. 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.
Cherry Creek Reservoir is an important freshwater reservoir in CO, known for its dependable sport fishery, open cruising lanes, and scenic shoreline. Recreational boaters and anglers share its waters alongside migrating waterfowl and native wildlife. Public facilities and natural resource management are overseen by state and local natural resource agencies.
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 Largemouth Bass, European Carp, Green Sunfish, 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.
Mild year-round outdoor climate. Uncrowded waters, active winter bass and crappie fishing, and open year-round boat launch access.
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 Cherry Creek 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, 2:11 AM MDT