Wheeler Lakes (CO) Fishing Forecast

39.5211° N, 106.167° W

Fishing conditions for Wheeler Lakes (CO)

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sunrise 07:23
sunset 18:15

Biting score

86%
Good biting conditions

The best time for fishing is morning, afternoon and evening

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Now, October 23
6:14 PM

ClearSkyDay
8° FEELS LIKE7°
wind
3.4 m/s GUSTS5.1 m/s
101.1 kPa FALLING PRESSURE
humidity
32%
uv index
0low
cloud cover
8%
visibility
24km
moon rise
16:46AM
moon
moonnew moon
  • Wheeler Lakes (CO) Solunar Fishing Activity Report for Today

    Current fishing activity in Wheeler Lakes (CO), United States, according to the solunar forecast, is moderate, which leads to a medium bite score.

    Over the next 6 days, the highest fish activity is expected on Tuesday (2 AM peak), Monday (2 AM peak) and Tomorrow (11 PM peak) — making these the best times to go fishing in Wheeler Lakes (CO).

  • Air conditions

    The air temperature is 46°F (8°C). Sunrise today: 07:23 AM, sunset: 06:15 PM. The weather conditions indicate the sky is clear.

    The UV index is currently 0 (Low).

    The wind is coming from the north at 7.6 mph (3.4 m/s), with gusts reaching 11.4 mph (5.1 m/s). Atmospheric pressure is 29.85 inHg (758 mmHg).

  • Moon Phases

    The moon phase is currently new moon, with moonrise at 4:46 PM and moonset at 4:33 AM.

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  • Wheeler Lakes (CO) Solunar Fishing Activity Report for Today

    Current fishing activity in Wheeler Lakes (CO), United States, according to the solunar forecast, is moderate, which leads to a medium bite score.

    Over the next 6 days, the highest fish activity is expected on Tuesday (2 AM peak), Monday (2 AM peak) and Tomorrow (11 PM peak) — making these the best times to go fishing in Wheeler Lakes (CO).

  • Air conditions

    The air temperature is 46°F (8°C). Sunrise today: 07:23 AM, sunset: 06:15 PM. The weather conditions indicate the sky is clear.

    The UV index is currently 0 (Low).

    The wind is coming from the north at 7.6 mph (3.4 m/s), with gusts reaching 11.4 mph (5.1 m/s). Atmospheric pressure is 29.85 inHg (758 mmHg).

  • Moon Phases

    The moon phase is currently new moon, with moonrise at 4:46 PM and moonset at 4:33 AM.

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Reviews 1

  • WA
    Windy AI 08 July 2026
    Wheeler Lakes are remote alpine lakes in Colorado's high country, supporting cutthroat trout and brook trout in a pristine above-treeline mountain environment, offering the quintessential Colorado backcountry lake fishing experience. Spot Features: Wheeler Lakes are high-elevation Colorado alpine lakes, likely near the Wheeler Flats or Wheeler Peak area in northern New Mexico or Colorado, featuring cold, clear mountain water. Cutthroat and brook trout respond to small spinners, flies, and bait in this pristine backcountry setting. Seasonality: Cutthroat and brook trout are active from ice-out in late spring through the Colorado alpine summer at Wheeler Lakes in Summit or Eagle County. The best fishing window is June through September above treeline. The lakes are frozen and inaccessible from late fall through spring.
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