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Crawford Reservoir
Crawford, CO · Delta County
Right Now
Mostly Cloudy
Water
75°
Wind
3 mph
NNE
Gusts
6 mph
Pressure
29.68
steady
LakeMonster planner
Crawford Reservoir
Warm water pushes the plan toward oxygen, shade, depth changes, and low light. The planning constraint is finding the right window.
Best first move
Scout the first break or defined cover closest to a feeding flat.
keep shade, oxygen, and a nearby depth change in the plan A workable forecast window starts near 6am with about 3 mph wind.
Listed targets to ask about: Largemouth bass · Smallmouth bass
The quick read is a planning aid, not a safety or access determination. The assistant will state uncertainty when the page does not contain a specific observation.
Forecast - Thu, Jul 16
High / Low
85° / 61°
Wind
6 mph
gusts 18 mph
Precip
51%
UV
11
Sunrise
5:58 AM
Sunset
8:34 PM
Every forecast metric for the week ahead, plus best days for fishing, boating, swimming, and paddling.
Quick recommendations based on wind, precip, pressure, solunar, and temperature.
Best for Fishing
Tue, Jul 21
Tue, Jul 21 scores 51/100: Wind 5 mph, Pressure rising.
Best for Boating
Sun, Jul 19
Sun, Jul 19 scores 77/100: Wind 8 mph.
Best for Swimming
Sat, Jul 18
Sat, Jul 18 scores 70/100: Air 86°F, Wind 9 mph.
Best for Paddling
Mon, Jul 20
Mon, Jul 20 scores 80/100: Wind 7 mph.
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| Metric | Thu16 | Fri17 | Sat18 | Sun19 | Mon20 | Tue21 | Wed22 | Thu23 | Fri24 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Condition | Drizzle | Thunderstorms | Mostly Clear | Drizzle | Mostly Clear | Drizzle | Drizzle | Drizzle | Drizzle |
| High / Low | 85°/61° | 85°/59° | 86°/59° | 88°/62° | 88°/61° | 89°/63° | 84°/61° | 82°/61° | 81°/58° |
| Precip | 51% | 63% | 39% | 41% | 36% | 43% | 54% | 46% | 46% |
| Wind | 14 mphgust 18 | 10 mphgust 15 | 9 mphgust 14 | 8 mphgust 17 | 7 mphgust 16 | 5 mphgust 17 | 6 mphgust 15 | 8 mphgust 16 | 6 mphgust 14 |
| Pressure | 29.80" stable | 29.89" rising | 29.91" rising | 29.86" falling | 29.82" falling | 29.90" rising | 29.97" rising | 30.02" rising | 29.97" falling |
| UV Index | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 |
| Sunrise | 5:58 AM | 5:59 AM | 6:00 AM | 6:01 AM | 6:01 AM | 6:02 AM | 6:03 AM | 6:04 AM | 6:05 AM |
| Sunset | 8:34 PM | 8:33 PM | 8:32 PM | 8:32 PM | 8:31 PM | 8:30 PM | 8:29 PM | 8:29 PM | 8:28 PM |
| Bite Rating | 3/5NEW | 2/5waxing crescent | 2/5waxing crescent | 2/5waxing crescent | 3/5waxing crescent | 2/5first quarter | 2/5first quarter | 3/5first quarter | 2/5waxing gibbous |
Today Read
Crawford ReservoirWind read
Calm
6 mph avg
Water read
75°
Warm-water bite
Air range
61° / 85°
today
Precip
51%
watch timing
Today's forecast for Crawford Reservoir has calm wind, 61F to 85F air temperatures, 51% chance of precipitation, and 75F water.
Fishing Forecast
NEW
Major
3:04 PM - 5:34 PM
Minor
8:05 AM - 9:35 AM
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Fish Species
9Water Temperature History
Current
76°
Jul 19
Low
33°
Jan 9
Average
59°
Last 12 Months
Warmest avg: July (77°F)
Coolest avg: January (40°F)
Rapid warming: April → May (+11°F)
Sharpest cooling: October → November (-17°F)
Wind speed, gusts, and pressure trends for trip timing.
Swipe days or tap points
12am - 11pm
Peak Wind
14 mph
6pm
Peak Gust
18 mph
highest gust
Pressure
29.82 inHg
rising
Visibility
27 mi
23% clouds
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Fishing Forecast
3/5NEW
Water at 75°F -- warm-water species active.
Fish Species
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Lake facts
Direct answers from the lake profile and latest available condition data. Verify access, regulations, weather alerts, and safety conditions with local authorities.
The latest available LakeMonster reading for Crawford Reservoir, updated Jul 16, 2026, shows 75°F surface water temperature, mostly cloudy, 3 mph wind. Conditions can vary across the lake and change quickly, so check local weather, access notices, and on-water observations before acting.
Crawford Reservoir has 375.44 acres and a reported maximum depth of about 35 feet based on the latest lake profile available to LakeMonster.
Crawford Reservoir is listed in Crawford, Delta County, CO. Check the responsible local or state agency for current access rules, permits, closures, and boating restrictions.
LakeMonster lists Largemouth bass, Smallmouth bass, Black crappie, Yellow perch, Channel catfish, Northern pike, Rainbow trout, Brown trout, Bluegill for Crawford Reservoir. A species listing does not guarantee current activity; use current temperature, weather, recent reports, and local regulations when planning.