ColoradoReservoir, 505 acres, La Plata County
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8,136.79ft
Up 12.73 ft this week
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Outlook. Monday: SSE wind 2 to 5 kt, gusts to 10 kt, high near 45°F. Tuesday: S wind 3 to 7 kt, gusts to 13 kt, high near 48°F.
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8,136.79ft NGVD29
+12.73 ft in 7 days34.48 ft above the October normal
Reading from Oct 26, 2026. Shaded band: range of October averages on record; dashed line is the typical level.
Lemon Reservoir was at 8,136.79 ft on October 26, rising 12.73 ft over the past week. That is well above normal for October: the typical October level is 8,102.31 ft, so the lake is 34.48 ft above its usual mark.
Lemon Reservoir covers about 505 acres in La Plata County, Colorado and is classed as a reservoir.
We read the level from USGS gauge 09362800, listed as Lemon Reservoir near Durango CO. Wind and weather come from the National Weather Service grid cell over the lake, so the numbers describe open water rather than the nearest airport.
Small lakes rarely build big waves, but trees and hills around the shore make the wind patchy. Expect sudden puffs and lulls rather than a steady breeze. Reservoir levels move with releases and inflow, so ramps and beaches can change week to week. The water level page tracks that day by day.
The go or no-go calls above are a starting point, not a guarantee. Read how we score conditions, and always check local rules and posted warnings before you launch.
The National Weather Service forecast for the lake from October 26: Monday: SSE wind 2 to 5 kt, gusts to 10 kt, high near 45°F. The panel at the top of this page refreshes the current wind, gusts and direction when you open it and turns them into a call for sailing, paddling, power boating and fishing.
Lemon Reservoir was at 8,136.79 ft on October 26, rising 12.73 ft over the past week. That is well above normal for October: the typical October level is 8,102.31 ft, so the lake is 34.48 ft above its usual mark.
Lemon Reservoir covers about 505 acres (0.8 square miles) of surface water.
If Lemon is blown out, these are the closest alternatives. Tap through for their conditions.