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The West Elk Reservoir can be found on the Rifle Falls USGS quad topo map. West Elk Reservoir is a reservoir in Garfield County in the state of Colorado. The latitude and longitude coordinates for this reservoir are 39.6811, -107.6501 and the altitude is 7244 feet (2208 meters). Anyone interested in fishing West Elk Reservoir should consult with local guides and resources before heading out to fish. Anglers who have fished West Elk 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: 39.6811
Longitude: -107.6501
Elevation: 7244 ft (2208 m)
Locator Map - West Elk Reservoir
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Local Weather
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Sunday:
High: 61°F - Low: 34°F
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Mostly sunny. Cooler. Highs in the 60s. Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph increasing to west 10 to 20 mph in the afternoon.
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Monday:
High: 68°F - Low: 38°F
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Sunny. Highs 65 to 75. West winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts to around 20 mph in the afternoon. Wind chill readings around 120 below.
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Tuesday:
High: 75°F - Low: 45°F
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Mostly clear. Highs 75 to 85. Lows 35 to 45.
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Wednesday:
High: 76°F - Low: 45°F
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Mostly clear. Highs 75 to 85. Lows 35 to 45.
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Thursday:
High: 78°F - Low: 47°F
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Mostly clear. Highs 75 to 85. Lows 35 to 45.
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Friday:
High: 81°F - Low: 49°F
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Mostly clear. Highs 75 to 85. Lows 35 to 45.
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