Water level
6,860.07ft NGVD29
+4.81 ft in 7 daysOct 11Oct 18Oct 25
Sep 25Oct 10Oct 25
Reading from Oct 26, 2026.
Ridgway Reservoir was at 6,860.07 ft on October 26, rising 4.81 ft over the past week.
ColoradoReservoir, Ouray County
Ridgway Reservoir conditions today
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6,860.07ft
Up 4.81 ft this week
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Outlook. Monday: WNW wind 2 to 5 kt, gusts to 9 kt, high near 53°F. Tuesday: WSW wind 4 to 9 kt, gusts to 15 kt, high near 58°F.
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Lake facts
- Type
- Reservoir
- State
- Colorado
- County
- Ouray County
- USGS gauge
- 09147022, Ridgway Reservoir near Ridgway, CO
- Coordinates
- 38.2308° N, 107.7565° W
Background reading: Ridgway Reservoir on Wikipedia
About Ridgway Reservoir
Ridgway Reservoir covers a stretch of water in Ouray County, Colorado and is classed as a reservoir.
We read the level from USGS gauge 09147022, listed as Ridgway Reservoir near Ridgway, 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.
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.
Ridgway Reservoir questions
Is it windy on Ridgway Reservoir today?
The National Weather Service forecast for the lake from October 26: Monday: WNW wind 2 to 5 kt, gusts to 9 kt, high near 53°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.
What is the water level at Ridgway Reservoir right now?
Ridgway Reservoir was at 6,860.07 ft on October 26, rising 4.81 ft over the past week.
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