Lake San Cristobal Conditions: Weather, Water & Fishing

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24-Hour Hourly Weather & Wind Timeline

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Hour-by-hour forecast for Lake San Cristobal, next 24 hours
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Temp (°F)	70°	70°	69°	67°	65°	60°	54°	50°	46°	44°	42°	40°	40°	40°	38°	38°	38°	37°	35°	36°	44°	54°	58°	62°
Wind (kts)	9	9	9	9	9	4	4	9	9	9	9	9	9	4	9	9	9	9	9	9	9	9	13	13
Direction	SW	SW	SW	W	W	W	SW	S	S	S	S	S	S	S	S	S	S	S	S	S	S	SW	SW	SW
Gusts (kts)	11	12	12	12	12	11	11	12	14	15	14	13	13	13	12	13	13	13	13	14	14	18	20	19
Precip %	7%	10%	12%	9%	5%	2%	2%	2%	1%	2%	1%	1%	2%	4%	8%	5%	12%	13%	18%	19%	20%	14%	10%	22%

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Hour-by-hour forecast for Lake San Cristobal, next 24 hours
Time	Temp	Wind	Gusts	Precip	Cloud	Condition
Fri, 1 PM MDT	70°F	10 mph SW (225°)	13 mph	7%	28%	Mostly Sunny
Fri, 2 PM MDT	70°F	10 mph SW (225°)	14 mph	10%	35%	Mostly Sunny
Fri, 3 PM MDT	69°F	10 mph SW (225°)	14 mph	12%	41%	Isolated Rain Showers
Fri, 4 PM MDT	67°F	10 mph WSW (248°)	14 mph	9%	48%	Mostly Sunny
Fri, 5 PM MDT	65°F	10 mph WSW (248°)	14 mph	5%	33%	Mostly Sunny
Fri, 6 PM MDT	60°F	5 mph WSW (248°)	13 mph	2%	25%	Mostly Clear
Fri, 7 PM MDT	54°F	5 mph SSW (203°)	13 mph	2%	25%	Mostly Clear
Fri, 8 PM MDT	50°F	10 mph S (180°)	14 mph	2%	19%	Mostly Clear
Fri, 9 PM MDT	46°F	10 mph S (180°)	16 mph	1%	7%	Mostly Clear
Fri, 10 PM MDT	44°F	10 mph S (180°)	17 mph	2%	5%	Clear
Fri, 11 PM MDT	42°F	10 mph S (180°)	16 mph	1%	14%	Mostly Clear
Sat, 12 AM MDT	40°F	10 mph S (180°)	15 mph	1%	13%	Mostly Clear
Sat, 1 AM MDT	40°F	10 mph S (180°)	15 mph	2%	7%	Mostly Clear
Sat, 2 AM MDT	40°F	5 mph S (180°)	15 mph	4%	6%	Mostly Clear
Sat, 3 AM MDT	38°F	10 mph S (180°)	14 mph	8%	10%	Mostly Clear
Sat, 4 AM MDT	38°F	10 mph S (180°)	15 mph	5%	23%	Mostly Clear
Sat, 5 AM MDT	38°F	10 mph S (180°)	15 mph	12%	42%	Partly Cloudy
Sat, 6 AM MDT	37°F	10 mph S (180°)	15 mph	13%	35%	Mostly Sunny
Sat, 7 AM MDT	35°F	10 mph S (180°)	15 mph	18%	43%	Isolated Rain Showers
Sat, 8 AM MDT	36°F	10 mph SSE (158°)	16 mph	19%	45%	Isolated Rain Showers
Sat, 9 AM MDT	44°F	10 mph S (180°)	16 mph	20%	38%	Isolated Rain Showers
Sat, 10 AM MDT	54°F	10 mph SSW (203°)	21 mph	14%	57%	Partly Sunny
Sat, 11 AM MDT	58°F	15 mph SSW (203°)	23 mph	10%	46%	Mostly Sunny
Sat, 12 PM MDT	62°F	15 mph SSW (203°)	22 mph	22%	43%	Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms
Sat, 1 PM MDT	64°F	15 mph SW (225°)	22 mph	22%	53%	Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms

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.

7-Day Weather & Wind Forecast

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Seven-day forecast periods for Lake San Cristobal from the official forecast source
Period	This Afternoon October 9, 2026	Tonight October 9, 2026	Saturday October 10, 2026	Saturday Night October 10, 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
Temp (°F)	70°	35°	64°	40°	62°	40°	61°	37°	59°	31°	56°	28°	59°	29°
Wind	SW 10 mph	S 5 to 10 mph	SSW 10 to 15 mph	S 10 to 15 mph	S 10 to 20 mph	S 15 to 20 mph	SSW 15 to 20 mph	S 10 to 20 mph	S 15 to 20 mph	S 5 to 15 mph	SW 5 to 15 mph	WSW 5 to 10 mph	WNW 5 to 10 mph	W 0 to 5 mph
Gusts	14 mph	17 mph	23 mph	24 mph	35 mph	35 mph	29 mph	29 mph	31 mph	23 mph	20 mph	12 mph	12 mph	10 mph
Precip %	12%	12%	37%	94%	62%	90%	11%	45%	39%	58%	39%	24%	20%	13%
Forecast	Isolated Rain Showers	Mostly Clear	Isolated Rain Showers then Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms	Showers And Thunderstorms	Showers And Thunderstorms Likely	Showers And Thunderstorms	Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms	Chance Rain Showers	Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance T-storms	Slight Chance T-storms	Chance Snow Showers	Slight Chance Snow Showers then Partly Cloudy	Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers	Mostly Clear

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Fishing Conditions & Outlook

Solunar windows, water thermocline & species tactics

Score 58 · Fair

Fair for fishing (58/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 10 mph from the southwest. Sky is partly cloudy (28% 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.

Prime Solunar Window

3:00 PM MDT – 9:00 PM MDT

Water Layer Temp

Sensor Pending

Surface Chop

9 mph

Barometer Trend

29.81 inHg

Verified Game Fish Species (3):

🐟Brown Trout🐟Brook Trout🐟Rainbow Trout

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Boating & Sailing Outlook

Surface chop, sustained knots, gusts & launch facilities

Boating 53Sailing 62

Motorized Boating

Launch Access

Poor for boating (53/100), from 4 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 10 mph from the southwest. Gusts to 13 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.

Surface state: Moderate Chop (1–2 ft)

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Sailing & Wind Trim

8 kts (9 mph)

Fair for sailing (62/100), from 4 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 10 mph from the SW is in the preferred sailing range. Gusts are within 3 mph of sustained wind, so the breeze is steady. The forecast mentions thunderstorms, which carries a risk penalty. Not available from a verified source for this lake: visibility. Confidence is high (88%).

Kayaking, Paddling & Swimming

Paddle drag, thermal comfort & cold water immersion safety

Paddling 55Swimming --

Paddlecraft Readiness

Light Drag

Fair for kayaking (55/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 10 mph from the southwest. Gusts to 13 mph. The forecast mentions thunderstorms, which carries a risk penalty. Confidence is high (90%).

Immersion: Wear USCG Approved Life Jacket

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Swimming & Immersion

Not monitored

Water temperature is not available from a verified source for this lake. No swimming score is shown without it.

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Lake Guide & Verified Facts

Visitor Essentials, Seasonal Guide & Hydrographic Profile

As a core recreational asset in CO, Lake San Cristobal draws water enthusiasts for angling, paddling, and watersports throughout the season. Its diverse shoreline features public parks, boat launches, and scenic day-use areas overseen by state and local natural resource agencies. Please respect designated no-wake zones and wildlife preservation areas.

Surface Area

330 acres

Max Depth

Not documented

Surface Elevation

Not documented

Managing Authority

State & Local Authorities

Classification

Natural

State Jurisdiction

Visitor Essentials · Know Before You Go

Fishing Licensing (CPW)

Valid freshwater sport fishing license issued by Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) is required for anglers age 16+. Digital license on mobile is accepted.

Boating & AIS Biosecurity Protocol

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 Recreation & Access Pass

Public shoreline and boating access managed by State & Local Authorities. Verify seasonal gate hours, launch fees, and parking rules before travel.

Primary Water Recreation Profile

Low-wake cruising, electric-troll fishing craft, and quiet-water exploration. Target gamefish include Brown Trout, Brook Trout, Rainbow Trout. Morning hours typically provide optimal glassy conditions for kayak and stand-up paddleboard (SUP) touring.

Seasonal Recreation & Climate Windows

Summer Peak (Jun–Aug)Peak Season

Warm water temperatures, peak swimming, active watersports, and open full-service campgrounds. Highest weekly attendance; plan early arrivals on summer weekends.

Spring & Fall ShoulderPrime Angling

Spring pre-spawn and fall feeding transitions create prime trophy angling conditions. Cooler air, lower boat traffic, and vibrant seasonal shoreline foliage.

Winter Season (Nov–Mar)Off-Season

Mild year-round outdoor climate. Uncrowded waters, active winter bass and crappie fishing, and open year-round boat launch access.

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