ColoradoReservoir, 335 acres, Gunnison County
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6,391.43ft
Up 5.04 ft this week
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Outlook. Monday: W wind 2 to 5 kt, gusts to 9 kt, high near 53°F. Tuesday: SW wind 3 to 8 kt, gusts to 14 kt, high near 56°F.
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6,391.43ft NGVD29
+5.04 ft in 7 days11.77 ft above the October normal
Reading from Oct 26, 2026. Shaded band: range of October averages on record; dashed line is the typical level.
Paonia Reservoir was at 6,391.43 ft on October 26, rising 5.04 ft over the past week. That is above normal for October: the typical October level is 6,379.66 ft, so the lake is 11.77 ft above its usual mark.
Background reading: Paonia Reservoir on Wikipedia
Paonia Reservoir is a 335-acre reservoir in Gunnison County, Colorado.
Water level on this page comes from USGS gauge 09131495 (Paonia Reservoir near Bardine, CO). Wind, gusts and rain come from the National Weather Service forecast grid that covers the water.
On water this size, waves stay small even on windy days. The catch is gusts: shoreline terrain funnels the wind into sharp puffs that catch out small boats and paddlers. 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: W 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.
Paonia Reservoir was at 6,391.43 ft on October 26, rising 5.04 ft over the past week. That is above normal for October: the typical October level is 6,379.66 ft, so the lake is 11.77 ft above its usual mark.
Paonia Reservoir covers about 335 acres (0.5 square miles) of surface water.
If Paonia is blown out, these are the closest alternatives. Tap through for their conditions.