Water report · Horsetooth Reservoir
Last reading 2 days ago: well above normal for early October.
Updated 12:00 AM MDT, Oct 8
Over the last 7 days, Horsetooth Reservoir held between 5,412.09 and 5,412.90 ft, lowest on Oct 7 and highest on Oct 1.
That is 0.81 ft lower than on Oct 1.
Over the last 30 days, Horsetooth Reservoir held between 5,407.62 and 5,413.03 ft, lowest on Sep 8 and highest on Sep 30.
That is 4.47 ft higher than on Sep 8.
Over the last 90 days, Horsetooth Reservoir held between 5,406.28 and 5,422.66 ft, lowest on Sep 2 and highest on Jul 10.
That is 10.57 ft lower than on Jul 10.
Over the last 12 months, Horsetooth Reservoir held between 5,396.82 and 5,426.23 ft, lowest on Nov 4 and highest on Jun 8.
That is 9.50 ft higher than on Oct 9.
115,009 to 124,211 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 369, Horsetooth 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 369, Horsetooth 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 Horsetooth Reservoir 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 Horsetooth ReservoirAnglers 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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