Water report · Caballo Lake
Last reading 2 days ago: near normal for mid September. Above 43% of past September 17s on record.
Updated 1:00 AM MDT, Sep 17
Over the last 7 days, Caballo Lake held between 4,133.71 and 4,135.05 ft, lowest on Sep 13 and highest on Sep 17.
That is 1.27 ft higher than on Sep 11.
Over the last 30 days, Caballo Lake held between 4,133.65 and 4,135.05 ft, lowest on Sep 6 and highest on Sep 17.
That is 1.01 ft higher than on Aug 19.
Over the last 90 days, Caballo Lake held between 4,133.65 and 4,137.60 ft, lowest on Sep 6 and highest on Jul 8.
That is 2.22 ft lower than on Jun 20.
Over the last 12 months, Caballo Lake held between 4,133.65 and 4,146.15 ft, lowest on Sep 6 and highest on May 28.
That is 1.04 ft higher than on Sep 18.
13,811 to 16,604 acre-feet over the window.
No member has posted conditions here lately. The gauge says what the water is doing; an angler who was standing in it says what that felt like.
Post a reportBureau of Reclamation station 286, Caballo Reservoir and Dam. Reclamation publishes a day or two behind, so the date beside the reading is the date of record, not today. Readings describe the reservoir at the gauge; a shallow arm miles upstream will not match them.
Readings come from Bureau of Reclamation station 286, Caballo Reservoir and Dam. It reports reservoir elevation and storage. Reclamation publishes daily and runs a day or two behind. Readings describe the reservoir at the gauge; a shallow arm miles upstream will not match them.
The gauge is half the picture. The other half is what came out of the water: verified catches, the current record, and the anglers holding it.
See the Caballo Lake record bookFishing here? Keep a free catch log and compete with anglers on this water. Your exact fishing spot stays private.
Log your catch at Caballo LakeAnglers must hold a valid fishing license for the state they're fishing. Always follow your local fishing rules and regulations. Handle fish with speed and care: wet hands, minimal air time, quick release.
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