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Navajo Lake is a reservoir in New Mexico. The water surface spans about 15,610 acres, making it a large body of water. Sitting at around 6,085 feet of elevation, it drops to a maximum depth near 395 feet. Fish documented in the area include Smallmouth Bass. LakeRadar pulls readings from a mapped water gauge, so current water data is shown when the station reports. Nearby alternatives include Navajo Reservoir, Vallecito Reservoir, and Heron 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 Navajo Lake come from the National Weather Service and refresh several times a day.
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Hydrologic Outlook issued October 9 at 10:53AM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO
Overall Poor (50/100) across 4 activities. Best right now: Kayaking (53/100).
How the score is calculated →| Metric | 5a | 6a | 7a | 8a | 9a | 10a | 11a | 12p | 1p | 2p | 3p | 4p | 5p | 6p | 7p | 8p | 9p | 10p | 11p | 12a | 1a | 2a | 3a | 4a |
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| Temp (°F) | 56° | 56° | 56° | 55° | 54° | 54° | 53° | 53° | 52° | 54° | 58° | 64° | 68° | 71° | 70° | 70° | 70° | 69° | 67° | 62° | 59° | 58° | 57° | 56° |
| Wind (kts) | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 |
| Direction | E | E | E | NE | E | E | E | E | E | E | E | SE | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | SW | S | SW |
| Gusts (kts) | 12 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 19 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 21 | 19 | 20 | 23 | 24 | 24 |
| Precip % | 46% | 41% | 29% | 21% | 25% | 56% | 54% | 41% | 29% | 18% | 20% | 25% | 27% | 35% | 33% | 50% | 71% | 69% | 79% | 78% | 88% | 90% | 71% | 74% |
| Time | Temp | Wind | Gusts | Precip | Cloud | Condition |
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| Sat, 11 PM MDT | 56°F | 5 mph E (90°) | 14 mph | 46% | 88% | Chance Showers And Thunderstorms |
| Sun, 12 AM MDT | 56°F | 5 mph ENE (68°) | 13 mph | 41% | 87% | Chance Rain Showers |
| Sun, 1 AM MDT | 56°F | 5 mph ENE (68°) | 13 mph | 29% | 85% | Chance Rain Showers |
| Sun, 2 AM MDT | 55°F | 5 mph NE (45°) | 12 mph | 21% | 83% | Slight Chance Rain Showers |
| Sun, 3 AM MDT | 54°F | 5 mph ENE (68°) | 10 mph | 25% | 81% | Chance Rain Showers |
| Sun, 4 AM MDT | 54°F | 5 mph ENE (68°) | 12 mph | 56% | 80% | Rain Showers Likely |
| Sun, 5 AM MDT | 53°F | 5 mph ENE (68°) | 12 mph | 54% | 88% | Chance Rain Showers |
| Sun, 6 AM MDT | 53°F | 5 mph ENE (68°) | 13 mph | 41% | 77% | Chance Showers And Thunderstorms |
| Sun, 7 AM MDT | 52°F | 10 mph ENE (68°) | 13 mph | 29% | 78% | Chance Showers And Thunderstorms |
| Sun, 8 AM MDT | 54°F | 10 mph E (90°) | 16 mph | 18% | 68% | Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms |
| Sun, 9 AM MDT | 58°F | 10 mph E (90°) | 16 mph | 20% | 47% | Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms |
| Sun, 10 AM MDT | 64°F | 10 mph ESE (113°) | 17 mph | 25% | 50% | Chance Showers And Thunderstorms |
| Sun, 11 AM MDT | 68°F | 15 mph SSE (158°) | 22 mph | 27% | 51% | Chance Showers And Thunderstorms |
| Sun, 12 PM MDT | 71°F | 15 mph S (180°) | 29 mph | 35% | 57% | Chance Showers And Thunderstorms |
| Sun, 1 PM MDT | 70°F | 15 mph S (180°) | 30 mph | 33% | 55% | Chance Showers And Thunderstorms |
| Sun, 2 PM MDT | 70°F | 15 mph S (180°) | 30 mph | 50% | 67% | Chance Showers And Thunderstorms |
| Sun, 3 PM MDT | 70°F | 15 mph S (180°) | 29 mph | 71% | 81% | Showers And Thunderstorms Likely |
| Sun, 4 PM MDT | 69°F | 15 mph S (180°) | 28 mph | 69% | 80% | Showers And Thunderstorms Likely |
| Sun, 5 PM MDT | 67°F | 10 mph S (180°) | 24 mph | 79% | 86% | Showers And Thunderstorms |
| Sun, 6 PM MDT | 62°F | 10 mph S (180°) | 22 mph | 78% | 86% | Showers And Thunderstorms |
| Sun, 7 PM MDT | 59°F | 10 mph SSE (158°) | 23 mph | 88% | 92% | Showers And Thunderstorms |
| Sun, 8 PM MDT | 58°F | 10 mph SSW (203°) | 27 mph | 90% | 94% | Showers And Thunderstorms |
| Sun, 9 PM MDT | 57°F | 10 mph S (180°) | 28 mph | 71% | 81% | Showers And Thunderstorms Likely |
| Sun, 10 PM MDT | 56°F | 10 mph SW (225°) | 28 mph | 74% | 83% | Showers And Thunderstorms Likely |
| Sun, 11 PM MDT | 54°F | 5 mph SSW (203°) | 23 mph | 66% | 78% | Showers And Thunderstorms Likely |
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 | Tonight 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 | Friday October 16, 2026 | Friday Night October 16, 2026 | Saturday October 17, 2026 |
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| Temp (°F) | 52° | 71° | 48° | 66° | 48° | 62° | 43° | 58° | 36° | 62° | 39° | 62° | 39° | 60° |
| Wind | ENE 5 mph | SE 5 to 15 mph | SSW 5 to 10 mph | SSW 5 to 10 mph | ESE 5 mph | SSW 5 to 15 mph | WSW 5 mph | SSW 5 to 10 mph | N 0 to 5 mph | SW 5 mph | N 0 to 10 mph | ESE 5 mph | E 0 to 5 mph | SE 0 to 5 mph |
| Gusts | 14 mph | 30 mph | 30 mph | 25 mph | 16 mph | 25 mph | 14 mph | 23 mph | 14 mph | 14 mph | 16 mph | 13 mph | 10 mph | 6 mph |
| Precip % | 56% | 79% | 90% | 33% | 47% | 52% | 32% | 28% | 8% | 4% | 13% | 13% | 19% | 14% |
| Forecast |
No active USGS or USACE telemetry gauge is currently mapped to Navajo Lake. Not available from a verified source for this lake.
Poor for fishing (52/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 5 mph from the east. Sky is overcast (88% 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 (52/100), from 4 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 5 mph from the east. Gusts to 14 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.
Poor for sailing (39/100), from 4 available inputs. Supporting this: Gusts exceed sustained wind by 9 mph, making the breeze puffy. 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 (53/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 5 mph from the east. Gusts to 14 mph. 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.
Nestled in NM & CO, Navajo Lake is an attractive freshwater reservoir celebrated for its open water, scenic shoreline, and productive sport fishery. From spring pre-spawn fishing to peak summer watersports, the lake remains a popular regional destination. Keep watercraft clean, drained, and dry to safeguard this aquatic resource.
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. 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 6,085 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 Navajo 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 10, 11:05 PM MDT