Vallecito Reservoir Conditions: Weather, Water & Fishing

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24-Hour Hourly Weather & Wind Timeline

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Hour-by-hour forecast for Vallecito Reservoir, next 24 hours
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
Temp (°F)	65°	62°	59°	56°	54°	54°	53°	52°	51°	51°	50°	50°	49°	48°	47°	48°	52°	56°	59°	60°	60°	61°	61°	60°
Wind (kts)	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	4	4	4	4	4	4	4	4
Direction	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	E	SE	S	SW	SW	SW	SW	S
Gusts (kts)	10	10	9	7	8	6	6	5	5	5	5	5	5	5	5	6	7	8	11	15	16	16	17	16
Precip %	1%	2%	2%	2%	2%	3%	3%	4%	4%	9%	10%	20%	34%	39%	30%	26%	26%	16%	19%	33%	26%	42%	44%	49%

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Hour-by-hour forecast for Vallecito Reservoir, next 24 hours
Time	Temp	Wind	Gusts	Precip	Cloud	Condition
Fri, 5 PM MDT	65°F	Calm	12 mph	1%	9%	Sunny
Fri, 6 PM MDT	62°F	Calm	12 mph	2%	6%	Mostly Clear
Fri, 7 PM MDT	59°F	Calm	10 mph	2%	15%	Mostly Clear
Fri, 8 PM MDT	56°F	Calm	8 mph	2%	25%	Mostly Clear
Fri, 9 PM MDT	54°F	Calm	9 mph	2%	24%	Mostly Clear
Fri, 10 PM MDT	54°F	Calm	7 mph	3%	46%	Partly Cloudy
Fri, 11 PM MDT	53°F	Calm	7 mph	3%	37%	Partly Cloudy
Sat, 12 AM MDT	52°F	Calm	6 mph	4%	39%	Partly Cloudy
Sat, 1 AM MDT	51°F	Calm	6 mph	4%	22%	Mostly Clear
Sat, 2 AM MDT	51°F	Calm	6 mph	9%	33%	Partly Cloudy
Sat, 3 AM MDT	50°F	Calm	6 mph	10%	45%	Partly Cloudy
Sat, 4 AM MDT	50°F	Calm	6 mph	20%	59%	Isolated Rain Showers
Sat, 5 AM MDT	49°F	Calm	6 mph	34%	63%	Scattered Rain Showers
Sat, 6 AM MDT	48°F	Calm	6 mph	39%	59%	Scattered Rain Showers
Sat, 7 AM MDT	47°F	Calm	6 mph	30%	69%	Scattered Rain Showers
Sat, 8 AM MDT	48°F	Calm	7 mph	26%	56%	Scattered Rain Showers
Sat, 9 AM MDT	52°F	5 mph E (90°)	8 mph	26%	51%	Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms
Sat, 10 AM MDT	56°F	5 mph SE (135°)	9 mph	16%	37%	Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms
Sat, 11 AM MDT	59°F	5 mph S (180°)	13 mph	19%	56%	Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms
Sat, 12 PM MDT	60°F	5 mph SSW (203°)	17 mph	33%	55%	Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms
Sat, 1 PM MDT	60°F	5 mph SSW (203°)	18 mph	26%	51%	Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms
Sat, 2 PM MDT	61°F	5 mph SSW (203°)	18 mph	42%	62%	Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms
Sat, 3 PM MDT	61°F	5 mph SSW (203°)	20 mph	44%	77%	Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms
Sat, 4 PM MDT	60°F	5 mph S (180°)	18 mph	49%	75%	Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms
Sat, 5 PM MDT	58°F	5 mph SW (225°)	15 mph	40%	78%	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.

7-Day Weather & Wind Forecast

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Seven-day forecast periods for Vallecito Reservoir from the official forecast source
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
Temp (°F)	70°	47°	61°	47°	58°	46°	56°	45°	54°	38°	52°	35°	55°	39°
Wind	0 mph	0 mph	SSE 0 to 5 mph	0 mph	SSE 0 to 5 mph	SW 0 to 5 mph	S 0 to 10 mph	0 mph	SSE 0 to 10 mph	0 mph	SSW 0 to 5 mph	0 mph	0 mph	0 mph
Gusts	12 mph	12 mph	20 mph	12 mph	25 mph	24 mph	21 mph	12 mph	24 mph	14 mph	18 mph	13 mph	10 mph	9 mph
Precip %	1%	34%	49%	97%	92%	99%	52%	59%	74%	63%	42%	18%	14%	10%
Forecast	Sunny	Partly Cloudy then Scattered Rain Showers	Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms	Showers And Thunderstorms	Showers And Thunderstorms	Showers And Thunderstorms	Chance Showers And Thunderstorms	Showers And Thunderstorms Likely	Showers And Thunderstorms Likely	Showers And Thunderstorms Likely	Chance Rain And Snow Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms	Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Cloudy	Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms	Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Clear

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Fishing Conditions & Outlook

Solunar windows, water thermocline & species tactics

Score 63 · Fair

Fair for fishing (63/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 0 mph from the southwest. 1% chance of precipitation. 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.

Prime Solunar Window

6:00 PM MDT – 12:00 AM MDT

Water Layer Temp

Sensor Pending

Surface Chop

10 mph

Barometer Trend

29.91 inHg

Verified Game Fish Species (6):

🐟Northern Pike🐟Brook Trout🐟Smallmouth Bass🐟Walleye

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Boating & Sailing Outlook

Surface chop, sustained knots, gusts & launch facilities

Boating 60Sailing 18

Motorized Boating

Launch Access

Fair for boating (60/100), from 4 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 0 mph from the southwest. Gusts to 12 mph. 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.

Surface state: Moderate Chop (1–2 ft)

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Sailing & Wind Trim

9 kts (10 mph)

Very Poor / Avoid for sailing (18/100), from 4 available inputs. Supporting this: 1% chance of precipitation. Working against it: Wind 0 mph is light; expect limited sailing. The forecast mentions thunderstorms, which carries a risk penalty. Not available from a verified source for this lake: visibility. Confidence is high (88%).

Kayaking, Paddling & Swimming

Paddle drag, thermal comfort & cold water immersion safety

Paddling 62Swimming --

Paddlecraft Readiness

Light Drag

Fair for kayaking (62/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 0 mph from the southwest. Gusts to 12 mph. The forecast mentions thunderstorms, which carries a risk penalty. Confidence is high (90%).

Immersion: Wear USCG Approved Life Jacket

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Swimming & Immersion

Not monitored

Water temperature is not available from a verified source for this lake. No swimming score is shown without it.

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Lake Guide & Verified Facts

Visitor Essentials, Seasonal Guide & Hydrographic Profile

Vallecito Reservoir is a versatile freshwater reservoir in CO, overseen by state and local natural resource agencies to provide safe, sustainable outdoor recreation for all visitors. The lake supports active watersports, pontoon cruising, and bank fishing along accessible public easements. Checking current weather alerts and wave forecasts ensures a safe trip.

Surface Area

2,720 acres (4 sq mi)

Max Depth

Not documented

Surface Elevation

Not documented

Managing Authority

State & Local Authorities

Classification

Reservoir

State Jurisdiction

Visitor Essentials · Know Before You Go

Fishing Licensing (CPW)

Valid freshwater sport fishing license issued by Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) is required for anglers age 16+. Digital license on mobile is accepted.

Boating & AIS Biosecurity Protocol

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 Recreation & Access Pass

Public shoreline and boating access managed by State & Local Authorities. Verify seasonal gate hours, launch fees, and parking rules before travel.

Primary Water Recreation Profile

High-speed motorboating, pontoon cruising, wakeboarding, and water skiing across main channels. Target gamefish include Northern Pike, Brook Trout, Smallmouth Bass, Walleye. Morning hours typically provide optimal glassy conditions for kayak and stand-up paddleboard (SUP) touring.

Seasonal Recreation & Climate Windows

Summer Peak (Jun–Aug)Peak Season

Warm water temperatures, peak swimming, active watersports, and open full-service campgrounds. Highest weekly attendance; plan early arrivals on summer weekends.

Spring & Fall ShoulderPrime Angling

Spring pre-spawn and fall feeding transitions create prime trophy angling conditions. Cooler air, lower boat traffic, and vibrant seasonal shoreline foliage.

Winter Season (Nov–Mar)Off-Season

Mild year-round outdoor climate. Uncrowded waters, active winter bass and crappie fishing, and open year-round boat launch access.

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