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Pearl Lake is a lake located in Colorado. At around 167 acres, it is a modest waterbody. Research-grade observations nearby include Brook Trout, Mackinaw (Lake Trout), Mountain Whitefish, and Northern Pike. Nearby alternatives include Steamboat Lake, Stagecoach Reservoir, and Wolford Mountain Reservoir. A nearby water gauge supplies level and temperature readings where available. 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. This page combines the live forecast, wind, and conditions for Pearl Lake so you can plan a visit.
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No active alerts for this lake as of the last check (Oct 11, 4:18 AM MDT). Alerts are re-checked automatically; see the official source for updates.
Overall Poor (52/100) across 4 activities. Best right now: Sailing (62/100).
How the score is calculated →Best good fishing window, averaging 78/100 across these hours. Dawn hours (06:00 local). 8% chance of precipitation. Derived from the hourly forecast; official alerts are not forecast and are checked separately.
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| Temp (°F) | 44° | 42° | 41° | 39° | 40° | 45° | 54° | 58° | 59° | 62° | 64° | 64° | 62° | 62° | 59° | 54° | 52° | 51° | 49° | 48° | 46° | 45° | 44° | 43° |
| Wind (kts) | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 9 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 |
| Direction | SW | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | SW | SW | SW | SW | SW | SW | S | S | S | S | S | S | SW | S | S | S |
| Gusts (kts) | 13 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 17 | 20 | 22 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 19 | 21 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 22 | 22 |
| Precip % | 74% | 37% | 15% | 28% | 41% | 33% | 14% | 21% | 48% | 45% | 57% | 39% | 40% | 36% | 40% | 47% | 59% | 67% | 67% | 47% | 16% | 14% | 10% | 9% |
| Time | Temp | Wind | Gusts | Precip | Cloud | Condition |
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| Sun, 4 AM MDT | 44°F | 10 mph SSW (203°) | 15 mph | 74% | 79% | Rain Showers Likely |
| Sun, 5 AM MDT | 42°F | 10 mph S (180°) | 15 mph | 37% | 79% | Chance Rain Showers |
| Sun, 6 AM MDT | 41°F | 10 mph S (180°) | 16 mph | 15% | 78% | Slight Chance Rain Showers |
| Sun, 7 AM MDT | 39°F | 10 mph S (180°) | 16 mph | 28% | 77% | Chance Rain Showers |
| Sun, 8 AM MDT | 40°F | 10 mph S (180°) | 16 mph | 41% | 76% | Chance Rain Showers |
| Sun, 9 AM MDT | 45°F | 10 mph S (180°) | 17 mph | 33% | 76% | Chance Rain Showers |
| Sun, 10 AM MDT | 54°F | 10 mph S (180°) | 20 mph | 14% | 75% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Sun, 11 AM MDT | 58°F | 15 mph S (180°) | 23 mph | 21% | 72% | Slight Chance Rain Showers |
| Sun, 12 PM MDT | 59°F | 15 mph SSW (203°) | 25 mph | 48% | 73% | Chance Showers And Thunderstorms |
| Sun, 1 PM MDT | 62°F | 15 mph SSW (203°) | 29 mph | 45% | 66% | Chance Showers And Thunderstorms |
| Sun, 2 PM MDT | 64°F | 15 mph SSW (203°) | 29 mph | 57% | 72% | Showers And Thunderstorms Likely |
| Sun, 3 PM MDT | 64°F | 15 mph SSW (203°) | 28 mph | 39% | 62% | Chance Showers And Thunderstorms |
| Sun, 4 PM MDT | 62°F | 15 mph SSW (203°) | 28 mph | 40% | 60% | Chance Showers And Thunderstorms |
| Sun, 5 PM MDT | 62°F | 15 mph SSW (203°) | 25 mph | 36% | 57% | Chance Showers And Thunderstorms |
| Sun, 6 PM MDT | 59°F | 10 mph S (180°) | 22 mph | 40% | 60% | Chance Showers And Thunderstorms |
| Sun, 7 PM MDT | 54°F | 15 mph S (180°) | 24 mph | 47% | 65% | Chance Showers And Thunderstorms |
| Sun, 8 PM MDT | 52°F | 15 mph S (180°) | 30 mph | 59% | 73% | Showers And Thunderstorms Likely |
| Sun, 9 PM MDT | 51°F | 15 mph S (180°) | 31 mph | 67% | 78% | Showers And Thunderstorms Likely |
| Sun, 10 PM MDT | 49°F | 15 mph S (180°) | 31 mph | 67% | 78% | Showers And Thunderstorms Likely |
| Sun, 11 PM MDT | 48°F | 15 mph S (180°) | 30 mph | 47% | 65% | Chance Showers And Thunderstorms |
| Mon, 12 AM MDT | 46°F | 15 mph SSW (203°) | 29 mph | 16% | 54% | Slight Chance Rain Showers |
| Mon, 1 AM MDT | 45°F | 15 mph S (180°) | 28 mph | 14% | 65% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Mon, 2 AM MDT | 44°F | 15 mph S (180°) | 25 mph | 10% | 67% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Mon, 3 AM MDT | 43°F | 15 mph S (180°) | 25 mph | 9% | 55% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Mon, 4 AM MDT | 42°F | 15 mph S (180°) | 24 mph | 9% | 63% | Mostly Cloudy |
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) | 39° | 64° | 38° | 61° | 33° | 58° | 29° | 48° | 26° | 50° | 23° | 56° | 25° | 58° |
| Wind | SSW 10 mph | SSW 10 to 15 mph | S 10 to 15 mph | SSW 10 to 15 mph | SSE 5 to 10 mph | SSW 5 to 10 mph | N 0 to 5 mph | W 5 to 10 mph | WSW 5 mph | NW 0 to 5 mph | NE 5 to 10 mph | SSE 0 to 5 mph | ENE 0 to 5 mph | S 0 to 5 mph |
| Gusts | 15 mph | 30 mph | 35 mph | 25 mph | 16 mph | 21 mph | 13 mph | 17 mph | 12 mph | 13 mph | 17 mph | 8 mph | 7 mph | 15 mph |
| Precip % | 74% | 57% | 67% | 51% | 60% | 42% | 63% | 76% | 68% | 42% | 15% | 7% | 7% | 3% |
| Forecast |
No active USGS or USACE telemetry gauge is currently mapped to Pearl Lake. Not available from a verified source for this lake.
Nearby river temperature: 54.9°F at YAMPA RIVER AT STEAMBOAT SPRINGS, CO (16.3 mi away) · Oct 11, 9:15 AM UTC
Poor for fishing (44/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 10 mph from the south-southwest. Sky is cloudy (79% cloud cover). Working against it: 74% chance of precipitation is likely. 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 (54/100), from 4 available inputs. Supporting this: No active official alerts for this lake. Wind 10 mph from the south-southwest. Working against it: 74% chance of precipitation is likely. 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 (62/100), from 4 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 10 mph from the SSW is in the preferred sailing range. No active official alerts for this lake. Working against it: 74% chance of precipitation is likely. 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 (52/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 10 mph from the south-southwest. No active official alerts for this lake. Working against it: 74% chance of precipitation is likely. 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 CO Parks & Wildlife Authority. Public boaters should verify seasonal launch water levels, gate hours, and daily vehicle/vessel fees before traveling.
Pearl Lake is a scenic freshwater lake situated in CO, offering expansive waters for recreational boating and dedicated sport anglers. The surrounding topography influences local wind and wave dynamics, creating ideal windows for morning paddling and afternoon cruising. Consult local ramp status and safety rules prior to arrival.
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.
Low-wake cruising, electric-troll fishing craft, and quiet-water exploration. Target gamefish include Brook Trout, Mackinaw (Lake Trout), Mountain Whitefish, Northern Pike. 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 Pearl 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, 4:18 AM MDT