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Trinidad Lake conditions today

Trinidad Lake, Colorado
Photo: Jeffrey Beall, CC BY 4.0

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6,175.47ft

Up 1.63 ft this week

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Wind and gusts0 to 30+ ktScoreGood, caution, stay ashoreNightBest windowArrows point where the wind blows to.

Outlook. Monday: SE wind 1 to 6 kt, gusts to 11 kt, high near 64°F. Tuesday: SSW wind 2 to 8 kt, gusts to 13 kt, high near 69°F.

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Water level

6,175.47ft NGVD29

+1.63 ft in 7 days

4.54 ft above the October normal

Sep 24Oct 9Oct 24

Reading from Oct 26, 2026. Shaded band: range of October averages on record; dashed line is the typical level.

Trinidad Lake was at 6,175.47 ft on October 26, rising 1.63 ft over the past week. That is near normal for October: the typical October level is 6,170.93 ft, so the lake is 4.54 ft above its usual mark.

Lake facts

Type
Reservoir
State
Colorado
County
Las Animas County
Surface area
786 acres
USGS gauge
07124400, Trinidad Lake near Trinidad, Co.
Coordinates
37.1444° N, 104.5519° W

About Trinidad Lake

Set in Las Animas County, Colorado, Trinidad Lake is a 786-acre reservoir.

We read the level from USGS gauge 07124400, listed as Trinidad Lake near Trinidad, 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.

Trinidad Lake questions

Is it windy on Trinidad Lake today?

The National Weather Service forecast for the lake from October 26: Monday: SE wind 1 to 6 kt, gusts to 11 kt, high near 64°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 Trinidad Lake right now?

Trinidad Lake was at 6,175.47 ft on October 26, rising 1.63 ft over the past week. That is near normal for October: the typical October level is 6,170.93 ft, so the lake is 4.54 ft above its usual mark.

How big is Trinidad Lake?

Trinidad Lake covers about 786 acres (1.2 square miles) of surface water.

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