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Trinidad Lake is one of the reservoirs LakeRadar tracks in Colorado. Fish documented in the area include Walleye, Smallmouth Bass, Rainbow Trout, and Yellow Perch. At around 899 acres (about 1 square miles), it is a modest waterbody. Water data on this page comes from a mapped monitoring station near the lake. 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. If you are planning a trip, Lake Maloya and Sanchez Reservoir are also nearby. This page combines the live forecast, wind, and conditions for Trinidad Lake so you can plan a visit.
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No active alerts for this lake as of the last check (Oct 11, 10:01 AM MDT). Alerts are re-checked automatically; see the official source for updates.
Overall Fair (68/100) across 4 activities. Best right now: Sailing (79/100).
How the score is calculated →Best good fishing window, averaging 78/100 across these hours. Dawn hours (06:00 local). 0% chance of precipitation. Derived from the hourly forecast; official alerts are not forecast and are checked separately.
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| Temp (°F) | 69° | 74° | 77° | 80° | 81° | 82° | 81° | 79° | 75° | 71° | 68° | 65° | 64° | 62° | 61° | 59° | 58° | 57° | 56° | 55° | 54° | 52° | 54° | 60° |
| Wind (kts) | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 22 | 22 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 17 | 17 | 17 |
| Direction | SW | SW | SW | SW | SW | SW | SW | SW | SW | SW | SW | SW | SW | SW | SW | SW | SW | SW | SW | SW | SW | SW | SW | SW |
| Gusts (kts) | 28 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 32 | 33 | 31 | 27 | 30 | 32 | 32 | 33 | 33 | 31 | 30 | 29 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 27 |
| Precip % | 0% | 1% | 1% | 1% | 1% | 1% | 1% | 1% | 2% | 2% | 3% | 3% | 2% | 1% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Time | Temp | Wind | Gusts | Precip | Cloud | Condition |
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| Sun, 10 AM MDT | 69°F | 20 mph SSW (203°) | 32 mph | 0% | 7% | Sunny |
| Sun, 11 AM MDT | 74°F | 20 mph SW (225°) | 33 mph | 1% | 24% | Sunny |
| Sun, 12 PM MDT | 77°F | 20 mph SW (225°) | 33 mph | 1% | 18% | Sunny |
| Sun, 1 PM MDT | 80°F | 20 mph SW (225°) | 35 mph | 1% | 17% | Sunny |
| Sun, 2 PM MDT | 81°F | 25 mph SW (225°) | 36 mph | 1% | 17% | Sunny |
| Sun, 3 PM MDT | 82°F | 25 mph SW (225°) | 37 mph | 1% | 16% | Sunny |
| Sun, 4 PM MDT | 81°F | 20 mph SW (225°) | 38 mph | 1% | 16% | Sunny |
| Sun, 5 PM MDT | 79°F | 20 mph SSW (203°) | 36 mph | 1% | 16% | Sunny |
| Sun, 6 PM MDT | 75°F | 20 mph SSW (203°) | 31 mph | 2% | 16% | Mostly Clear |
| Sun, 7 PM MDT | 71°F | 20 mph SSW (203°) | 35 mph | 2% | 15% | Mostly Clear |
| Sun, 8 PM MDT | 68°F | 20 mph SSW (203°) | 37 mph | 3% | 13% | Mostly Clear |
| Sun, 9 PM MDT | 65°F | 20 mph SSW (203°) | 37 mph | 3% | 12% | Mostly Clear |
| Sun, 10 PM MDT | 64°F | 20 mph SSW (203°) | 38 mph | 2% | 10% | Mostly Clear |
| Sun, 11 PM MDT | 62°F | 20 mph SSW (203°) | 38 mph | 1% | 8% | Mostly Clear |
| Mon, 12 AM MDT | 61°F | 15 mph SSW (203°) | 36 mph | 0% | 6% | Mostly Clear |
| Mon, 1 AM MDT | 59°F | 15 mph SSW (203°) | 35 mph | 0% | 7% | Mostly Clear |
| Mon, 2 AM MDT | 58°F | 15 mph SSW (203°) | 33 mph | 0% | 9% | Mostly Clear |
| Mon, 3 AM MDT | 57°F | 15 mph SSW (203°) | 31 mph | 0% | 10% | Mostly Clear |
| Mon, 4 AM MDT | 56°F | 15 mph SSW (203°) | 30 mph | 0% | 10% | Mostly Clear |
| Mon, 5 AM MDT | 55°F | 15 mph SSW (203°) | 31 mph | 0% | 10% | Mostly Clear |
| Mon, 6 AM MDT | 54°F | 15 mph SSW (203°) | 30 mph | 0% | 10% | Sunny |
| Mon, 7 AM MDT | 52°F | 20 mph SSW (203°) | 32 mph | 0% | 8% | Sunny |
| Mon, 8 AM MDT | 54°F | 20 mph SW (225°) | 32 mph | 0% | 5% | Sunny |
| Mon, 9 AM MDT | 60°F | 20 mph SW (225°) | 31 mph | 0% | 3% | Sunny |
| Mon, 10 AM MDT | 66°F | 20 mph SW (225°) | 35 mph | 0% | 4% | Sunny |
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 | Today 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) | 82° | 52° | 79° | 46° | 75° | 43° | 67° | 36° | 62° | 34° | 56° | 31° | 64° | 35° |
| Wind | SSW 20 to 25 mph | SSW 15 to 20 mph | SW 15 to 20 mph | SW 10 to 15 mph | SW 10 to 20 mph | WSW 5 to 10 mph | SW 5 to 15 mph | WSW 5 to 10 mph | N 5 to 10 mph | NNE 10 mph | NNE 10 to 15 mph | NW 5 mph | SSW 10 mph | SSW 10 mph |
| Gusts | 40 mph | 40 mph | 40 mph | 21 mph | 35 mph | 22 mph | 27 mph | 17 mph | 20 mph | 22 mph | 23 mph | 12 mph | 18 mph | 21 mph |
| Precip % | 1% | 3% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 4% | 21% | 28% | 16% | 30% | 26% | 20% | 4% | 3% |
| Forecast |
Fair for fishing (73/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: 0% chance of precipitation. Morning hours (10:00 local). 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 (60/100), from 4 available inputs. Supporting this: No active official alerts for this lake. 0% chance of precipitation. Working against it: Gusts to 32 mph. 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.
Good for sailing (79/100), from 4 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 20 mph from the SSW is workable but not ideal. No active official alerts for this lake. Not available from a verified source for this lake: visibility. Confidence is high (88%).
Fair for kayaking (60/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: No active official alerts for this lake. 0% chance of precipitation. Working against it: Gusts to 32 mph. 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.
In CO, Trinidad Lake stands as a valued freshwater reservoir offering scenic outdoor recreation and critical regional water resources. Visitors enjoy powerboating, sailing, and tranquil shoreline fishing across its varied channels. Check state agency updates for current fishing creel limits and aquatic species inspections.
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 Walleye, Smallmouth Bass, Rainbow Trout, Yellow Perch. 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 Trinidad 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, 10:01 AM MDT