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Ute Lake is a reservoir in New Mexico. Fish documented in the area include Channel Catfish, White Bass, Walleye, and Common Carp. The water surface spans about 8,200 acres, making it a mid-sized body of water. A nearby water gauge supplies level and temperature readings where available. The page brings together an hourly and 7-day forecast, wind and gust outlook, water readings, fishing conditions, and activity scores for boating, paddling, and swimming. Nearby alternatives include Conchas Lake. Current weather, wind, and activity conditions for Ute Lake are updated throughout the day.
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No active alerts for this lake as of the last check (Oct 9, 12:25 PM MDT). Alerts are re-checked automatically; see the official source for updates.
Overall Good (88/100) across 4 activities. Best right now: Sailing (97/100).
How the score is calculated →Best excellent fishing window, averaging 93/100 across these hours. Wind 5 mph from the southwest. Dawn hours (07:00 local). Derived from the hourly forecast; official alerts are not forecast and are checked separately.
| Metric | 6p | 7p | 8p | 9p | 10p | 11p | 12a | 1a | 2a | 3a | 4a | 5a | 6a | 7a | 8a | 9a | 10a | 11a | 12p | 1p | 2p | 3p | 4p | 5p |
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| Temp (°F) | 79° | 81° | 83° | 85° | 84° | 83° | 80° | 74° | 70° | 68° | 66° | 65° | 64° | 63° | 62° | 61° | 60° | 60° | 59° | 60° | 62° | 66° | 72° | 76° |
| Wind (kts) | 9 | 9 | 9 | 13 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 9 | 9 | 13 |
| Direction | SW | SW | SW | SW | SW | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | SW | SW | SW | SW | SW | SW | SW | SW | SW | SW | SW |
| Gusts (kts) | 11 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 11 | 10 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 14 | 18 |
| Precip % | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 1% | 1% | 1% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Time | Temp | Wind | Gusts | Precip | Cloud | Condition |
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| Fri, 12 PM MDT | 79°F | 10 mph SW (225°) | 13 mph | 0% | 1% | Sunny |
| Fri, 1 PM MDT | 81°F | 10 mph SW (225°) | 15 mph | 0% | 4% | Sunny |
| Fri, 2 PM MDT | 83°F | 10 mph SW (225°) | 16 mph | 0% | 5% | Sunny |
| Fri, 3 PM MDT | 85°F | 15 mph SW (225°) | 17 mph | 0% | 7% | Sunny |
| Fri, 4 PM MDT | 84°F | 10 mph SW (225°) | 16 mph | 0% | 5% | Sunny |
| Fri, 5 PM MDT | 83°F | 10 mph S (180°) | 16 mph | 0% | 9% | Sunny |
| Fri, 6 PM MDT | 80°F | 10 mph S (180°) | 15 mph | 0% | 10% | Mostly Clear |
| Fri, 7 PM MDT | 74°F | 10 mph S (180°) | 13 mph | 0% | 9% | Mostly Clear |
| Fri, 8 PM MDT | 70°F | 10 mph S (180°) | 12 mph | 0% | 12% | Mostly Clear |
| Fri, 9 PM MDT | 68°F | 5 mph S (180°) | 9 mph | 1% | 16% | Mostly Clear |
| Fri, 10 PM MDT | 66°F | 5 mph S (180°) | 9 mph | 1% | 18% | Mostly Clear |
| Fri, 11 PM MDT | 65°F | 5 mph S (180°) | 8 mph | 1% | 11% | Mostly Clear |
| Sat, 12 AM MDT | 64°F | 5 mph S (180°) | 8 mph | 0% | 11% | Mostly Clear |
| Sat, 1 AM MDT | 63°F | 5 mph SW (225°) | 7 mph | 0% | 11% | Mostly Clear |
| Sat, 2 AM MDT | 62°F | 5 mph SW (225°) | 7 mph | 0% | 13% | Mostly Clear |
| Sat, 3 AM MDT | 61°F | 5 mph SW (225°) | 7 mph | 0% | 13% | Mostly Clear |
| Sat, 4 AM MDT | 60°F | 5 mph SW (225°) | 7 mph | 0% | 11% | Mostly Clear |
| Sat, 5 AM MDT | 60°F | 5 mph SW (225°) | 7 mph | 0% | 11% | Mostly Clear |
| Sat, 6 AM MDT | 59°F | 5 mph SW (225°) | 7 mph | 0% | 8% | Sunny |
| Sat, 7 AM MDT | 60°F | 5 mph SW (225°) | 7 mph | 0% | 8% | Sunny |
| Sat, 8 AM MDT | 62°F | 5 mph SW (225°) | 9 mph | 0% | 4% | Sunny |
| Sat, 9 AM MDT | 66°F | 10 mph SW (225°) | 12 mph | 0% | 2% | Sunny |
| Sat, 10 AM MDT | 72°F | 10 mph SW (225°) | 16 mph | 0% | 3% | Sunny |
| Sat, 11 AM MDT | 76°F | 15 mph SW (225°) | 21 mph | 0% | 1% | Sunny |
| Sat, 12 PM MDT | 81°F | 15 mph SW (225°) | 23 mph | 0% | 2% | 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 | 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) | 85° | 59° | 86° | 64° | 88° | 65° | 88° | 64° | 86° | 61° | 80° | 56° | 76° | 54° |
| Wind | SW 10 to 15 mph | S 5 to 10 mph | SW 5 to 15 mph | SW 10 to 15 mph | SW 5 to 20 mph | SW 10 to 20 mph | SW 10 to 15 mph | SW 5 to 15 mph | SW 5 to 15 mph | SW 5 to 15 mph | SW 5 to 15 mph | W 5 to 15 mph | SW 5 to 10 mph | E 5 to 10 mph |
| Gusts | 17 mph | 15 mph | 23 mph | 23 mph | 28 mph | 25 mph | 23 mph | 17 mph | 23 mph | 20 mph | 21 mph | 20 mph | 15 mph | 15 mph |
| Precip % | 0% | 1% | 0% | 1% | 4% | 2% | 8% | 7% | 18% | 25% | 15% | 10% | 7% | 15% |
| Forecast |
Good for fishing (81/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 10 mph from the southwest. 0% chance of precipitation. 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.
Excellent for boating (90/100), from 4 available inputs. Supporting this: No active official alerts for this lake. Wind 10 mph from the southwest. 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.
Excellent for sailing (97/100), from 4 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 10 mph from the SW is in the preferred sailing range. Gusts are within 3 mph of sustained wind, so the breeze is steady. Not available from a verified source for this lake: visibility. Confidence is high (88%).
Good for kayaking (89/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 10 mph from the southwest. Gusts to 13 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 NM Parks & Wildlife Authority. Public boaters should verify seasonal launch water levels, gate hours, and daily vehicle/vessel fees before traveling.
Situated in NM, Ute Lake is a scenic freshwater reservoir, spanning approximately 13 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 New Mexico Department of Game and Fish (NMDGF) is required for anglers age 12+. 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 Channel Catfish, White Bass, Walleye, Common Carp. 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 Ute 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 9, 12:25 PM MDT