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Stagecoach Reservoir is one of the reservoirs LakeRadar tracks in Colorado. The water surface spans about 820 acres, making it a modest body of water. Other waters in the region include Green Mountain Reservoir. Coverage here includes an hourly and 7-day forecast, wind and gust outlook, and activity scores for boating, paddling, and swimming. Use the conditions and forecast on this page to decide when to go boating, fishing, or paddling at Stagecoach Reservoir.
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No active alerts for this lake as of the last check (Oct 11, 5:28 PM MDT). Alerts are re-checked automatically; see the official source for updates.
Overall Fair (56/100) across 4 activities. Best right now: Fishing (60/100).
How the score is calculated →Best good fishing window, averaging 81/100 across these hours. Wind 5 mph from the south-southeast. Morning hours (08:00 local). Derived from the hourly forecast; official alerts are not forecast and are checked separately.
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| Temp (°F) | 65° | 60° | 54° | 53° | 52° | 51° | 50° | 48° | 48° | 47° | 46° | 45° | 45° | 44° | 44° | 45° | 48° | 54° | 56° | 58° | 59° | 61° | 60° | 61° |
| Wind (kts) | 9 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 13 | 9 | 9 |
| Direction | S | SW | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | SW | SW | SW | SW | SW | SW |
| Gusts (kts) | 20 | 23 | 25 | 29 | 28 | 26 | 24 | 22 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 19 |
| Precip % | 30% | 38% | 32% | 26% | 19% | 15% | 11% | 7% | 6% | 6% | 5% | 6% | 8% | 9% | 10% | 10% | 11% | 13% | 14% | 15% | 15% | 15% | 14% | 14% |
| Time | Temp | Wind | Gusts | Precip | Cloud | Condition |
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| Sun, 5 PM MDT | 65°F | 10 mph S (180°) | 23 mph | 30% | 70% | Chance Showers And Thunderstorms |
| Sun, 6 PM MDT | 60°F | 15 mph SSW (203°) | 27 mph | 38% | 83% | Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms |
| Sun, 7 PM MDT | 54°F | 15 mph S (180°) | 29 mph | 32% | 80% | Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms |
| Sun, 8 PM MDT | 53°F | 15 mph S (180°) | 33 mph | 26% | 69% | Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms |
| Sun, 9 PM MDT | 52°F | 15 mph SSE (158°) | 32 mph | 19% | 56% | Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms |
| Sun, 10 PM MDT | 51°F | 15 mph S (180°) | 30 mph | 15% | 37% | Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms |
| Sun, 11 PM MDT | 50°F | 15 mph S (180°) | 28 mph | 11% | 32% | Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms |
| Mon, 12 AM MDT | 48°F | 15 mph S (180°) | 25 mph | 7% | 26% | Partly Cloudy |
| Mon, 1 AM MDT | 48°F | 10 mph S (180°) | 23 mph | 6% | 43% | Partly Cloudy |
| Mon, 2 AM MDT | 47°F | 10 mph S (180°) | 22 mph | 6% | 58% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Mon, 3 AM MDT | 46°F | 10 mph S (180°) | 22 mph | 5% | 67% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Mon, 4 AM MDT | 45°F | 10 mph S (180°) | 21 mph | 6% | 62% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Mon, 5 AM MDT | 45°F | 10 mph SSE (158°) | 20 mph | 8% | 63% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Mon, 6 AM MDT | 44°F | 10 mph S (180°) | 18 mph | 9% | 63% | Partly Sunny |
| Mon, 7 AM MDT | 44°F | 10 mph SSE (158°) | 18 mph | 10% | 69% | Partly Sunny |
| Mon, 8 AM MDT | 45°F | 10 mph SSE (158°) | 18 mph | 10% | 54% | Partly Sunny |
| Mon, 9 AM MDT | 48°F | 10 mph SSE (158°) | 21 mph | 11% | 46% | Mostly Sunny |
| Mon, 10 AM MDT | 54°F | 10 mph S (180°) | 21 mph | 13% | 49% | Mostly Sunny |
| Mon, 11 AM MDT | 56°F | 10 mph SSW (203°) | 23 mph | 14% | 58% | Partly Sunny |
| Mon, 12 PM MDT | 58°F | 10 mph SSW (203°) | 23 mph | 15% | 61% | Slight Chance Rain Showers |
| Mon, 1 PM MDT | 59°F | 10 mph SSW (203°) | 23 mph | 15% | 60% | Slight Chance Rain Showers |
| Mon, 2 PM MDT | 61°F | 15 mph SSW (203°) | 23 mph | 15% | 51% | Slight Chance Rain Showers |
| Mon, 3 PM MDT | 60°F | 10 mph SW (225°) | 23 mph | 14% | 41% | Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms |
| Mon, 4 PM MDT | 61°F | 10 mph SW (225°) | 22 mph | 14% | 45% | Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms |
| Mon, 5 PM MDT | 58°F | 10 mph SW (225°) | 22 mph | 13% | 36% | Slight Chance 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.
| Period | This Afternoon 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) | 71° | 43° | 62° | 35° | 60° | 31° | 50° | 28° | 52° | 25° | 61° | 28° | 62° | 31° |
| Wind | S 10 mph | S 10 to 15 mph | SSW 10 to 15 mph | SSE 5 to 10 mph | SSW 0 to 10 mph | WSW 0 to 5 mph | WNW 0 to 5 mph | W 0 to 5 mph | WNW 0 to 5 mph | ENE 5 mph | S 0 to 5 mph | E 0 to 5 mph | SW 0 to 5 mph | 0 mph |
| Gusts | 25 mph | 35 mph | 23 mph | 18 mph | 18 mph | 12 mph | 14 mph | 9 mph | 14 mph | 12 mph | 12 mph | 8 mph | 13 mph | 8 mph |
| Precip % | 30% | 38% | 15% | 47% | 57% | 83% | 92% | 74% | 32% | 9% | 1% | 3% | 2% | 7% |
| Forecast |
No active USGS or USACE telemetry gauge is currently mapped to Stagecoach Reservoir. Not available from a verified source for this lake.
Nearby river temperature: 60.6°F at YAMPA RIVER ABOVE STAGECOACH RESERVOIR, CO (4.4 mi away) · Oct 11, 10:45 PM UTC
Fair for fishing (60/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 10 mph from the south. Afternoon hours (17:00 local). 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: 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 (58/100), 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%).
Poor for kayaking (52/100), 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%).
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.
Anchored in the heart of CO, Stagecoach Reservoir 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 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 Rainbow Trout, Brook Trout, Northern Pike, Brown Trout. 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 Stagecoach 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, 5:28 PM MDT