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Taylor Park Reservoir sits in Colorado and is classified as a reservoir. The water surface spans about 2,040 acres, making it a mid-sized body of water. Other waters in the region include Antero Reservoir and Blue Mesa Reservoir. Coverage here includes an hourly and 7-day forecast, wind and gust outlook, and activity scores for boating, paddling, and swimming. Forecasts for Taylor Park Reservoir come from the National Weather Service and refresh several times a day.
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No active alerts for this lake as of the last check (Oct 9, 5:13 PM MDT). Alerts are re-checked automatically; see the official source for updates.
Overall Fair (61/100) across 4 activities. Best right now: Fishing (64/100).
How the score is calculated →Best good fishing window, averaging 88/100 across these hours. Wind 5 mph from the west. Dusk hours (19:00 local). Derived from the hourly forecast; official alerts are not forecast and are checked separately.
| Metric | 11p | 12a | 1a | 2a | 3a | 4a | 5a | 6a | 7a | 8a | 9a | 10a | 11a | 12p | 1p | 2p | 3p | 4p | 5p | 6p | 7p | 8p | 9p | 10p |
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| Temp (°F) | 51° | 46° | 43° | 41° | 39° | 38° | 35° | 35° | 34° | 34° | 34° | 33° | 33° | 32° | 32° | 33° | 38° | 41° | 44° | 46° | 48° | 49° | 49° | 48° |
| Wind (kts) | 4 | 9 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 9 | 9 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 9 | 9 |
| Direction | W | W | W | W | W | W | W | W | W | W | W | — | — | — | — | W | SW | SW | SW | SW | SW | SW | SW | W |
| Gusts (kts) | 15 | 16 | 13 | 11 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 7 | 9 | 13 | 18 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 19 |
| Precip % | 15% | 15% | 10% | 7% | 4% | 2% | 2% | 1% | 2% | 2% | 3% | 6% | 7% | 16% | 14% | 17% | 29% | 46% | 33% | 30% | 26% | 38% | 60% | 40% |
| Time | Temp | Wind | Gusts | Precip | Cloud | Condition |
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| Fri, 5 PM MDT | 51°F | 5 mph W (270°) | 17 mph | 15% | 54% | Isolated Rain Showers |
| Fri, 6 PM MDT | 46°F | 10 mph W (270°) | 18 mph | 15% | 66% | Isolated Rain Showers |
| Fri, 7 PM MDT | 43°F | 5 mph W (270°) | 15 mph | 10% | 65% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Fri, 8 PM MDT | 41°F | 5 mph W (270°) | 13 mph | 7% | 60% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Fri, 9 PM MDT | 39°F | 5 mph W (270°) | 10 mph | 4% | 41% | Partly Cloudy |
| Fri, 10 PM MDT | 38°F | 5 mph WSW (248°) | 9 mph | 2% | 18% | Mostly Clear |
| Fri, 11 PM MDT | 35°F | 5 mph WSW (248°) | 8 mph | 2% | 9% | Mostly Clear |
| Sat, 12 AM MDT | 35°F | 5 mph WSW (248°) | 7 mph | 1% | 9% | Mostly Clear |
| Sat, 1 AM MDT | 34°F | 5 mph WSW (248°) | 7 mph | 2% | 11% | Mostly Clear |
| Sat, 2 AM MDT | 34°F | 5 mph WSW (248°) | 7 mph | 2% | 15% | Mostly Clear |
| Sat, 3 AM MDT | 34°F | 5 mph WSW (248°) | 7 mph | 3% | 20% | Mostly Clear |
| Sat, 4 AM MDT | 33°F | Calm | 7 mph | 6% | 24% | Mostly Clear |
| Sat, 5 AM MDT | 33°F | Calm | 6 mph | 7% | 33% | Partly Cloudy |
| Sat, 6 AM MDT | 32°F | Calm | 6 mph | 16% | 28% | Isolated Rain Showers |
| Sat, 7 AM MDT | 32°F | Calm | 6 mph | 14% | 23% | Sunny |
| Sat, 8 AM MDT | 33°F | 5 mph WSW (248°) | 8 mph | 17% | 35% | Isolated Rain Showers |
| Sat, 9 AM MDT | 38°F | 5 mph SSW (203°) | 10 mph | 29% | 53% | Scattered Rain Showers |
| Sat, 10 AM MDT | 41°F | 10 mph SSW (203°) | 15 mph | 46% | 64% | Scattered Rain Showers |
| Sat, 11 AM MDT | 44°F | 10 mph SW (225°) | 21 mph | 33% | 55% | Scattered Rain Showers |
| Sat, 12 PM MDT | 46°F | 15 mph SW (225°) | 24 mph | 30% | 53% | Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms |
| Sat, 1 PM MDT | 48°F | 15 mph SW (225°) | 25 mph | 26% | 51% | Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms |
| Sat, 2 PM MDT | 49°F | 15 mph SW (225°) | 25 mph | 38% | 59% | Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms |
| Sat, 3 PM MDT | 49°F | 10 mph SW (225°) | 25 mph | 60% | 73% | Chance Showers And Thunderstorms |
| Sat, 4 PM MDT | 48°F | 10 mph WSW (248°) | 22 mph | 40% | 60% | Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms |
| Sat, 5 PM MDT | 46°F | 10 mph WSW (248°) | 20 mph | 30% | 55% | Scattered 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 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 |
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| Temp (°F) | 59° | 32° | 49° | 35° | 50° | 35° | 49° | 31° | 47° | 28° | 40° | 24° | 43° | 24° |
| Wind | W 5 mph | WSW 0 to 10 mph | SW 0 to 15 mph | SSW 5 to 10 mph | SSW 5 to 15 mph | SSW 10 to 15 mph | SW 10 to 15 mph | S 5 mph | S 5 to 15 mph | SSW 10 to 15 mph | WSW 10 to 15 mph | W 5 to 10 mph | WNW 5 mph | NW 5 mph |
| Gusts | 17 mph | 18 mph | 25 mph | 16 mph | 30 mph | 36 mph | 30 mph | 17 mph | 31 mph | 23 mph | 25 mph | 17 mph | 15 mph | 12 mph |
| Precip % | 15% | 15% | 60% | 56% | 30% | 67% | 7% | 16% | 24% | 57% | 48% | 34% | 24% | 15% |
| Forecast |
Nearby river temperature: 52.3°F at TAYLOR RIVER AT TAYLOR PARK, CO. (3.6 mi away) · Oct 9, 10:00 PM UTC
Fair for fishing (64/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 5 mph from the west. 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.
Fair for boating (63/100), from 4 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 5 mph from the west. 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 (49/100), from 4 available inputs. Supporting this: No active official alerts for this lake. 15% chance of precipitation. 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 (62/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 5 mph from the west. 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.
Situated in CO, Taylor Park Reservoir is a scenic freshwater reservoir, spanning approximately 3 square miles, popular with outdoor enthusiasts for year-round recreation. Boaters, anglers, and paddlers utilize public access points across its shoreline to explore its waters. Always practice clean boating protocols and monitor local weather forecasts prior to departure.
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, Mackinaw (Lake 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 Taylor Park 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 9, 5:13 PM MDT