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Cochiti Lake sits in New Mexico and is classified as a lake. Its recorded surface area is approximately 1,200 acres. Sitting at around 5,338 feet of elevation, it drops to a maximum depth near 65 feet. Fish documented in the area include Smallmouth Bass, Northern Pike, Green Sunfish, and Common Carp. LakeRadar pulls readings from a mapped water gauge, so current water data is shown when the station reports. Nearby alternatives include Abiquiu Lake and Abiquiu Reservoir. The page brings together 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 Cochiti Lake are updated throughout the day.
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No active alerts for this lake as of the last check (Oct 11, 11:51 AM MDT). Alerts are re-checked automatically; see the official source for updates.
Best excellent fishing window, averaging 93/100 across these hours. Measured water temperature 66°F from a representative gauge 2.4 mi away. Provisional data. Wind 5 mph from the southwest. Derived from the hourly forecast; official alerts are not forecast and are checked separately.
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| Temp (°F) | 69° | 72° | 74° | 77° | 75° | 75° | 74° | 72° | 70° | 69° | 67° | 65° | 63° | 62° | 61° | 60° | 58° | 56° | 55° | 54° | 54° | 54° | 57° | 61° |
| Wind (kts) | 9 | 13 | 13 | 17 | 22 | 17 | 17 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 9 | 9 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Direction | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | SW | SW | SW | SW | SW | SW | SW | SW | S | S | S | — | — | — | SW | SW | SW |
| Gusts (kts) | 13 | 15 | 20 | 24 | 28 | 25 | 22 | 20 | 18 | 17 | 15 | 13 | 10 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 7 |
| Precip % | 0% | 16% | 16% | 16% | 26% | 26% | 26% | 32% | 32% | 32% | 15% | 15% | 15% | 4% | 4% | 4% | 2% | 2% | 2% | 3% | 3% | 3% | 0% | 0% |
| Time | Temp | Wind | Gusts | Precip | Cloud | Condition |
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| Sun, 11 AM MDT | 69°F | 10 mph S (180°) | 15 mph | 0% | 10% | Sunny |
| Sun, 12 PM MDT | 72°F | 15 mph S (180°) | 17 mph | 16% | 28% | Slight Chance Rain Showers |
| Sun, 1 PM MDT | 74°F | 15 mph S (180°) | 23 mph | 16% | 28% | Slight Chance Rain Showers |
| Sun, 2 PM MDT | 77°F | 20 mph S (180°) | 28 mph | 16% | 28% | Slight Chance Rain Showers |
| Sun, 3 PM MDT | 75°F | 25 mph S (180°) | 32 mph | 26% | 51% | Chance Showers And Thunderstorms |
| Sun, 4 PM MDT | 75°F | 20 mph S (180°) | 29 mph | 26% | 51% | Chance Showers And Thunderstorms |
| Sun, 5 PM MDT | 74°F | 20 mph S (180°) | 25 mph | 26% | 62% | Chance Showers And Thunderstorms |
| Sun, 6 PM MDT | 72°F | 15 mph SW (225°) | 23 mph | 32% | 66% | Chance Showers And Thunderstorms |
| Sun, 7 PM MDT | 70°F | 15 mph SW (225°) | 21 mph | 32% | 56% | Chance Showers And Thunderstorms |
| Sun, 8 PM MDT | 69°F | 15 mph SW (225°) | 20 mph | 32% | 57% | Chance Showers And Thunderstorms |
| Sun, 9 PM MDT | 67°F | 15 mph SW (225°) | 17 mph | 15% | 54% | Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms |
| Sun, 10 PM MDT | 65°F | 10 mph SW (225°) | 15 mph | 15% | 49% | Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms |
| Sun, 11 PM MDT | 63°F | 10 mph SW (225°) | 12 mph | 15% | 46% | Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms |
| Mon, 12 AM MDT | 62°F | 5 mph SW (225°) | 8 mph | 4% | 36% | Partly Cloudy |
| Mon, 1 AM MDT | 61°F | 5 mph SW (225°) | 7 mph | 4% | 35% | Partly Cloudy |
| Mon, 2 AM MDT | 60°F | 5 mph S (180°) | 7 mph | 4% | 29% | Partly Cloudy |
| Mon, 3 AM MDT | 58°F | 5 mph S (180°) | 5 mph | 2% | 38% | Partly Cloudy |
| Mon, 4 AM MDT | 56°F | 5 mph S (180°) | 5 mph | 2% | 47% | Partly Cloudy |
| Mon, 5 AM MDT | 55°F | Calm | 4 mph | 2% | 45% | Partly Cloudy |
| Mon, 6 AM MDT | 54°F | Calm | 4 mph | 3% | 45% | Mostly Sunny |
| Mon, 7 AM MDT | 54°F | Calm | 4 mph | 3% | 49% | Mostly Sunny |
| Mon, 8 AM MDT | 54°F | 5 mph SW (225°) | 5 mph | 3% | 43% | Mostly Sunny |
| Mon, 9 AM MDT | 57°F | 5 mph SW (225°) | 5 mph | 0% | 45% | Mostly Sunny |
| Mon, 10 AM MDT | 61°F | 5 mph SW (225°) | 8 mph | 0% | 34% | Mostly Sunny |
| Mon, 11 AM MDT | 64°F | 10 mph SW (225°) | 13 mph | 0% | 27% | Mostly 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 | Today 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) | 78° | 54° | 74° | 52° | 72° | 49° | 67° | 45° | 68° | 46° | 64° | 42° | 62° | 43° |
| Wind | S 10 to 25 mph | S 0 to 15 mph | SW 0 to 15 mph | SW 5 to 10 mph | SW 5 to 15 mph | W 5 to 10 mph | SW 5 to 15 mph | NW 5 to 10 mph | E 5 mph | E 5 to 10 mph | E 5 to 10 mph | SE 5 to 10 mph | SE 5 mph | W 0 to 5 mph |
| Gusts | 32 mph | 23 mph | 21 mph | 13 mph | 21 mph | 12 mph | 21 mph | 13 mph | 8 mph | 15 mph | 16 mph | 16 mph | 7 mph | 7 mph |
| Precip % | 26% | 32% | 5% | 7% | 2% | 2% | 3% | 4% | 3% | 11% | 15% | 16% | 7% | 11% |
| Forecast |
RIO GRANDE BELOW COCHITI DAM, NM · Oct 11, 7:15 AM UTC
Fair for fishing (63/100), from 6 available inputs. Supporting this: Measured water temperature 66°F from a representative gauge 2.4 mi away. Provisional data. Wind 10 mph from the south. The forecast mentions thunderstorms, which carries a risk penalty. Not available from a verified source for this lake: pressure trend. Confidence is moderate (72%) because some inputs are unavailable or older than ideal.
Fair for boating (63/100), from 4 available inputs. Supporting this: No active official alerts for this lake. Wind 10 mph from the south. 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 (70/100), from 4 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 10 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%).
Fair for kayaking (63/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 10 mph from the south. No active official alerts for this lake. The forecast mentions thunderstorms, which carries a risk penalty. Confidence is high (90%).
Surface water measured at 66°F. Air and water contrast evaluate recreational immersion comfort.
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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.
Anchored in the heart of NM, Cochiti Lake serves as a central hub for boating excursions, weekend camping, and sport fishing. The lake features varied bottom contours and shoreline cover that support diverse aquatic life. Launch ramps and recreational amenities 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, Northern Pike, Green Sunfish, Common Carp. 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 5,338 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 Cochiti Lake 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, 11:51 AM MDT