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Steamboat Lake sits in Colorado and is classified as a reservoir. The water surface spans about 1,053 acres, making it a mid-sized body of water. Research-grade observations nearby include Rainbow Trout, Brook Trout, and Brown Trout. Other waters in the region include Pearl Lake, Stagecoach Reservoir, and Wolford Mountain Reservoir. LakeRadar pulls readings from a mapped water gauge, so current water data is shown when the station reports. Below you will find an hourly and 7-day forecast, wind and gust outlook, water readings, fishing conditions, and activity scores for boating, paddling, and swimming. Check the hourly forecast and activity outlook below before heading out to Steamboat Lake.
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The last automated check (Oct 11, 1:07 PM MDT) found no active alerts for this lake, but that check is older than LakeRadar's alert freshness window, so the current alert status could not be confirmed.
Confirm before heading out: official alerts for this area or weather.gov/alerts. LakeRadar scores summarize available conditions and are not a substitute for official warnings, local rules, or on-water judgment.
Overall Fair (58/100) across 4 activities. Best right now: Boating (65/100).
How the score is calculated →Best good fishing window, averaging 83/100 across these hours. Wind 10 mph from the south. Dawn hours (06:00 local). Derived from the hourly forecast; official alerts are not forecast and are checked separately.
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| Temp (°F) | 58° | 59° | 60° | 58° | 57° | 55° | 50° | 50° | 49° | 48° | 48° | 47° | 46° | 45° | 45° | 43° | 43° | 42° | 41° | 41° | 44° | 49° | 50° | 53° |
| Wind (kts) | 4 | 9 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 13 | 13 |
| Direction | SW | SW | SW | SW | SW | SW | SW | SW | SW | SW | SW | S | SW | SW | SW | S | S | S | S | SW | SW | SW | SW | SW |
| Gusts (kts) | 10 | 18 | 25 | 25 | 23 | 20 | 23 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 21 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 20 |
| Precip % | 44% | 47% | 51% | 54% | 56% | 58% | 52% | 47% | 41% | 36% | 31% | 26% | 23% | 20% | 16% | 17% | 18% | 19% | 22% | 25% | 28% | 31% | 34% | 38% |
| Time | Temp | Wind | Gusts | Precip | Cloud | Condition |
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| Sun, 1 PM MDT | 58°F | 5 mph SSW (203°) | 12 mph | 44% | 67% | Chance Showers And Thunderstorms |
| Sun, 2 PM MDT | 59°F | 10 mph SSW (203°) | 21 mph | 47% | 80% | Chance Showers And Thunderstorms |
| Sun, 3 PM MDT | 60°F | 15 mph SSW (203°) | 29 mph | 51% | 74% | Chance Showers And Thunderstorms |
| Sun, 4 PM MDT | 58°F | 15 mph SSW (203°) | 29 mph | 54% | 75% | Chance Showers And Thunderstorms |
| Sun, 5 PM MDT | 57°F | 15 mph SSW (203°) | 27 mph | 56% | 72% | Showers And Thunderstorms Likely |
| Sun, 6 PM MDT | 55°F | 15 mph SSW (203°) | 23 mph | 58% | 85% | Chance Showers And Thunderstorms |
| Sun, 7 PM MDT | 50°F | 15 mph SSW (203°) | 27 mph | 52% | 87% | Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms |
| Sun, 8 PM MDT | 50°F | 15 mph SSW (203°) | 31 mph | 47% | 79% | Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms |
| Sun, 9 PM MDT | 49°F | 15 mph SSW (203°) | 31 mph | 41% | 71% | Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms |
| Sun, 10 PM MDT | 48°F | 15 mph SSW (203°) | 31 mph | 36% | 57% | Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms |
| Sun, 11 PM MDT | 48°F | 15 mph SSW (203°) | 30 mph | 31% | 72% | Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms |
| Mon, 12 AM MDT | 47°F | 15 mph S (180°) | 30 mph | 26% | 65% | Scattered Rain Showers |
| Mon, 1 AM MDT | 46°F | 15 mph SSW (203°) | 29 mph | 23% | 72% | Isolated Rain Showers |
| Mon, 2 AM MDT | 45°F | 15 mph SSW (203°) | 28 mph | 20% | 81% | Isolated Rain Showers |
| Mon, 3 AM MDT | 45°F | 15 mph SSW (203°) | 27 mph | 16% | 89% | Isolated Rain Showers |
| Mon, 4 AM MDT | 43°F | 10 mph S (180°) | 24 mph | 17% | 89% | Isolated Rain Showers |
| Mon, 5 AM MDT | 43°F | 10 mph S (180°) | 22 mph | 18% | 90% | Isolated Rain Showers |
| Mon, 6 AM MDT | 42°F | 10 mph S (180°) | 21 mph | 19% | 84% | Slight Chance Rain Showers |
| Mon, 7 AM MDT | 41°F | 10 mph S (180°) | 21 mph | 22% | 84% | Slight Chance Rain Showers |
| Mon, 8 AM MDT | 41°F | 10 mph SSW (203°) | 18 mph | 25% | 83% | Chance Rain Showers |
| Mon, 9 AM MDT | 44°F | 10 mph SSW (203°) | 21 mph | 28% | 79% | Chance Rain Showers |
| Mon, 10 AM MDT | 49°F | 10 mph SSW (203°) | 21 mph | 31% | 76% | Chance Rain Showers |
| Mon, 11 AM MDT | 50°F | 15 mph SSW (203°) | 22 mph | 34% | 72% | Chance Rain Showers |
| Mon, 12 PM MDT | 53°F | 15 mph SW (225°) | 23 mph | 38% | 67% | Chance Rain Showers |
| Mon, 1 PM MDT | 54°F | 15 mph SW (225°) | 24 mph | 39% | 69% | Chance Rain Showers |
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) | 62° | 41° | 57° | 35° | 54° | 31° | 45° | 27° | 48° | 25° | 56° | 28° | 58° | 31° |
| Wind | SSW 5 to 15 mph | SSW 10 to 15 mph | SSW 10 to 15 mph | SE 5 to 10 mph | SSW 5 to 10 mph | W 0 to 5 mph | W 0 to 5 mph | WSW 0 to 5 mph | WNW 0 to 5 mph | NE 5 to 10 mph | SSE 5 mph | ENE 0 to 5 mph | S 0 to 10 mph | SSE 0 to 5 mph |
| Gusts | 30 mph | 35 mph | 24 mph | 17 mph | 15 mph | 10 mph | 12 mph | 9 mph | 13 mph | 17 mph | 9 mph | 6 mph | 15 mph | 8 mph |
| Precip % | 56% | 58% | 40% | 68% | 62% | 84% | 90% | 72% | 32% | 7% | 1% | 2% | 1% | 7% |
| Forecast |
No active USGS or USACE telemetry gauge is currently mapped to Steamboat Lake. Not available from a verified source for this lake.
Nearby river temperature: 60.1°F at YAMPA RIVER AT STEAMBOAT SPRINGS, CO (16.8 mi away) · Oct 11, 7:15 PM UTC
Poor for fishing (52/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 5 mph from the south-southwest. Sky is cloudy (67% 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.
Fair for boating (65/100), from 4 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 5 mph from the south-southwest. 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 and conditions, verified water access. Confidence is moderate (84%) because some inputs are unavailable or older than ideal.
Poor for sailing (52/100), from 4 available inputs. Supporting this: No active official alerts for this lake. Gusts exceed sustained wind by 7 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%).
Fair for kayaking (65/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 5 mph from the south-southwest. Gusts to 12 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 CO Parks & Wildlife Authority. Public boaters should verify seasonal launch water levels, gate hours, and daily vehicle/vessel fees before traveling.
Offering scenic water views and diverse outdoor activities, Steamboat Lake is a premier destination in CO for boaters, anglers, and nature enthusiasts. Its waters support healthy gamefish populations alongside seasonal paddlecraft exploration. Review local launch regulations and safety guidelines before putting in for the day.
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, 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 Steamboat 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, 1:55 PM MDT