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The Vela Reservoir can be found on the Leon Peak USGS quad topo map. Vela Reservoir is a reservoir in Delta County in the state of Colorado. The latitude and longitude coordinates for this reservoir are 39.0630, -107.8717 and the altitude is 10089 feet (3075 meters). Anyone interested in fishing Vela Reservoir should consult with local guides and resources before heading out to fish. Anglers who have fished Vela Reservoir are invited to submit reviews of the lake. Tell us when you went, what you caught, how the experience ranked overall. Thanks for your reviews, they help to make Fishing Works the best website for anglers.
Feature Type: Reservoir
Latitude: 39.0630
Longitude: -107.8717
Elevation: 10089 ft (3075 m)
Locator Map - Vela Reservoir
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Local Weather
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Sunday:
High: 52°F - Low: 32°F
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Partly sunny. A slight chance of snow showers and rain showers in the morning...then a chance of rain showers... Thunderstorms and snow showers in the afternoon. Highs in the 40s. Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts to around 25 mph. Chance of precipitation 20 percent.
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Monday:
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Sunny. Highs in the 50s. West winds 10 to 15 mph. Gusts up to 25 mph in the afternoon.
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Tuesday:
High: 65°F - Low: 41°F
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Mostly clear. Highs in the 60s. Lows in the 40s.
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Wednesday:
High: 66°F - Low: 41°F
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Mostly clear. Highs in the 60s. Lows in the 40s.
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Thursday:
High: 67°F - Low: 43°F
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Mostly clear. Highs in the 60s. Lows in the 40s.
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Friday:
High: 68°F - Low: 45°F
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Partly cloudy. Highs in the 60s. Lows in the 40s.
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