Fishing conditions for McKay Reservoir
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Biting score
The best time for fishing is all day long
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Now, July 22
12:23 PM
humidity
39%uv index
0lowcloud cover
100%visibility
24kmmoon rise
14:00AMmoon
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McKay Reservoir Solunar Fishing Activity Report for Today
Current fishing activity in McKay 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 Saturday (11 PM peak), Sunday (11 PM peak), and Monday (11 PM peak)—making these the best times to go fishing in McKay Reservoir.
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Air conditions
The air temperature is 84°F (29°C) . Sunrise today: 05:48 AM, sunset: 08:24 PM. The weather conditions indicate the sky is overcast.
The UV index is currently 0 (Low) .
The wind is coming from the north at 4.3 mph (1.9 m/s), with gusts reaching 6.4 mph (2.85 m/s). Atmospheric pressure is 29.88 inHg (759 mmHg).
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Moon Phases
The moon phase is currently New, with moonrise at 2:00 PM and moonset at 11:44 PM.
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McKay Reservoir Solunar Fishing Activity Report for Today
Current fishing activity in McKay 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 Saturday (11 PM peak), Sunday (11 PM peak), and Monday (11 PM peak)—making these the best times to go fishing in McKay Reservoir.
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Air conditions
The air temperature is 84°F (29°C) . Sunrise today: 05:48 AM, sunset: 08:24 PM. The weather conditions indicate the sky is overcast.
The UV index is currently 0 (Low) .
The wind is coming from the north at 4.3 mph (1.9 m/s), with gusts reaching 6.4 mph (2.85 m/s). Atmospheric pressure is 29.88 inHg (759 mmHg).
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Moon Phases
The moon phase is currently New, with moonrise at 2:00 PM and moonset at 11:44 PM.
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WAWindy AI 08 July 2026McKay Reservoir is a Colorado CPW-managed freshwater lake supporting rainbow trout, tiger muskie, and largemouth bass, with the tiger muskie -- a spectacular hybrid predator -- adding an unusual and exciting fishing opportunity to this Front Range fishing destination. Spot Features: McKay Reservoir is a CPW community fishing pond or small reservoir in the Colorado Front Range area, managed with seasonal rainbow trout stockings and specialty stocking of tiger muskie. Trout with standard trout techniques, tiger muskie with large swimbaits and bucktails, bass with standard warmwater techniques. Seasonality: Rainbow trout are the primary species at McKay Reservoir in Colorado, most active in spring and fall when water temperatures are ideal. Tiger muskie (tiger muskellunge -- a hybrid of northern pike and muskellunge) are a bonus species targeted in summer through fall. Largemouth bass are active from spring through fall.
