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Yamcolo Reservoir
Yampa, CO · Garfield County
Right Now
Mostly Clear
Wind
12 mph
N
Gusts
16 mph
Pressure
29.65
falling
LakeMonster planner
Yamcolo Reservoir
Water temp is missing, so lean on weather, season, fish list, and map context. The planning constraint is finding the right window.
Best first move
Scout a wind-touched point or bank next to deeper water.
use a search bait first, then slow down after the first contact A workable forecast window starts near 6am with about 2 mph wind.
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
72° / 49°
Wind
7 mph
gusts 19 mph
Precip
48%
UV
9
Sunrise
5:52 AM
Sunset
8:35 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
Fri, Jul 17
Fri, Jul 17 scores 54/100: Wind 7 mph, Pressure rising.
Best for Boating
Fri, Jul 17
Fri, Jul 17 scores 77/100: Wind 7 mph.
Best for Swimming
Wed, Jul 22
Wed, Jul 22 scores 50/100: Air 65°F, Wind 6 mph.
Best for Paddling
Fri, Jul 17
Fri, Jul 17 scores 65/100: Wind 7 mph.
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| Metric | Thu16 | Fri17 | Sat18 | Sun19 | Mon20 | Tue21 | Wed22 | Thu23 | Fri24 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Condition | Drizzle | Drizzle | Drizzle | Rain | Drizzle | Rain | Rain | Drizzle | Rain |
| High / Low | 72°/49° | 73°/49° | 73°/50° | 72°/51° | 73°/52° | 73°/52° | 65°/50° | 66°/50° | 65°/50° |
| Precip | 48% | 44% | 41% | 51% | 54% | 62% | 70% | 66% | 60% |
| Wind | 13 mphgust 19 | 7 mphgust 12 | 6 mphgust 11 | 7 mphgust 15 | 6 mphgust 15 | 7 mphgust 17 | 6 mphgust 12 | 4 mphgust 14 | 6 mphgust 12 |
| Pressure | 29.83" stable | 29.90" rising | 29.98" rising | 29.94" falling | 29.90" falling | 29.97" rising | 30.07" rising | 30.11" rising | 30.08" falling |
| UV Index | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 7 | 6 |
| Sunrise | 5:52 AM | 5:53 AM | 5:54 AM | 5:55 AM | 5:56 AM | 5:56 AM | 5:57 AM | 5:58 AM | 5:59 AM |
| Sunset | 8:35 PM | 8:35 PM | 8:34 PM | 8:33 PM | 8:33 PM | 8:32 PM | 8:31 PM | 8:30 PM | 8:30 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
Yamcolo ReservoirWind read
Calm
7 mph avg
Water read
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Check water
Air range
49° / 72°
today
Precip
48%
watch timing
Today's forecast for Yamcolo Reservoir has calm wind, 49F to 72F air temperatures, 48% chance of precipitation.
Fishing Forecast
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Major
3:01 PM - 5:31 PM
Minor
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
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Historical
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Swipe days or tap points
12am - 11pm
Peak Wind
13 mph
4pm
Peak Gust
19 mph
highest gust
Pressure
29.81 inHg
rising
Visibility
25 mi
14% clouds
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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 Yamcolo Reservoir, updated Jul 16, 2026, shows mostly clear, 12 mph wind. Conditions can vary across the lake and change quickly, so check local weather, access notices, and on-water observations before acting.
Yamcolo Reservoir has 175 acres based on the latest lake profile available to LakeMonster.
Yamcolo Reservoir is listed in Yampa, Garfield County, CO. Check the responsible local or state agency for current access rules, permits, closures, and boating restrictions.