Fishing conditions for Vela Reservoir
Biting score
The best time for fishing is afternoon
- 02:00
- 05:00
- 08:00
- 11:00
- 14:00
- 17:00
- 20:00
- 23:00
Now, July 17
10:28 PM
humidity
66%uv index
0lowcloud cover
71%visibility
24kmmoon rise
09:47AMmoon
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Vela Reservoir Solunar Fishing Activity Report for Today
Current fishing activity in Vela Reservoir, 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 Monday (2 PM peak), Wednesday (2 AM peak), and Tuesday (2 AM peak)—making these the best times to go fishing in Vela Reservoir.
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Air conditions
The air temperature is 59°F (15°C) . Sunrise today: 06:00 AM, sunset: 08:35 PM. The weather conditions indicate the sky is mostly cloudy.
The UV index is currently 0 (Low) .
The wind is coming from the north at 3.6 mph (1.6 m/s), with gusts reaching 5.4 mph (2.4 m/s). Atmospheric pressure is 30.06 inHg (764 mmHg).
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Moon Phases
The moon phase is currently New, with moonrise at 9:47 AM and moonset at 10:22 PM.
About this spot
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Vela Reservoir Solunar Fishing Activity Report for Today
Current fishing activity in Vela Reservoir, 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 Monday (2 PM peak), Wednesday (2 AM peak), and Tuesday (2 AM peak)—making these the best times to go fishing in Vela Reservoir.
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Air conditions
The air temperature is 59°F (15°C) . Sunrise today: 06:00 AM, sunset: 08:35 PM. The weather conditions indicate the sky is mostly cloudy.
The UV index is currently 0 (Low) .
The wind is coming from the north at 3.6 mph (1.6 m/s), with gusts reaching 5.4 mph (2.4 m/s). Atmospheric pressure is 30.06 inHg (764 mmHg).
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Moon Phases
The moon phase is currently New, with moonrise at 9:47 AM and moonset at 10:22 PM.
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About this spot
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WAWindy AI 08 July 2026Vela Reservoir is a freshwater reservoir in Colorado popular for warmwater fishing, with weed edges, drop-offs and submerged structure spread across the water. It fishes well from bank or boat. Spot Features: Target shoreline structure, docks and points from the bank, fan-cast lures and soak bait along the weed edges and deeper margins.