22 public waters in the Southeast New Mexico (Pecos & Guadalupe) region — 18 lakes/reservoirs and 4 rivers. Every one is public water fishable on a New Mexico licence.
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A 2,540-acre Southeast New Mexico reservoir managed by the state Department of Game and Fish, Red Bluff offers solid action for white bass and hybrid striped bass in a high-desert setting. Catfish round out the fishery, making this a reliable destination for warmwater species across the Pecos Valley region.
Brantley Lake, a 1,761-acre lake in Eddy County, New Mexico, managed by New Mexico Department of Game and Fish: A southern desert reservoir (Elephant Butte, Caballo, Brantley, Bill Evans, Bataan) — Largemouth Bass, blue and Channel Catfish, Walleye, white and Striped Bass and Crappie in warm, often low water; Elephant Butte is New Mexico's largest lake and its top bass and stripers fishery.
Lake Avalon (524 acres) sits in Eddy County, New Mexico, managed by New Mexico Department of Game and Fish. A southern desert reservoir (Elephant Butte, Caballo, Brantley, Bill Evans, Bataan) — Largemouth Bass, blue and Channel Catfish, Walleye, white and Striped Bass and Crappie in warm, often low water; Elephant Butte is New Mexico's largest lake and its top bass and stripers fishery.
Salt Lake (442 acres) sits in Eddy County, New-Mexico, managed by New Mexico Department of Game and Fish. Reservoirs across the desert Southwest typically hold largemouth bass, striped bass, channel and flathead catfish, black crappie and bluegill, with stocked rainbow trout in cooler waters -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
In Eddy County, New-Mexico, Willow Lake is a 193-acre lake, managed by New Mexico Department of Game and Fish. Reservoirs across the desert Southwest typically hold largemouth bass, striped bass, channel and flathead catfish, black crappie and bluegill, with stocked rainbow trout in cooler waters -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
Lindsey Lake (118 acres) sits in Eddy County, New-Mexico, managed by New Mexico Department of Game and Fish. Reservoirs across the desert Southwest typically hold largemouth bass, striped bass, channel and flathead catfish, black crappie and bluegill, with stocked rainbow trout in cooler waters -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
Harroun Lake (102 acres) sits in Eddy County, New-Mexico, managed by New Mexico Department of Game and Fish. Reservoirs across the desert Southwest typically hold largemouth bass, striped bass, channel and flathead catfish, black crappie and bluegill, with stocked rainbow trout in cooler waters -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
In Eddy County, New-Mexico, Jahie Lake is a 97-acre lake, managed by New Mexico Department of Game and Fish. Reservoirs across the desert Southwest typically hold largemouth bass, striped bass, channel and flathead catfish, black crappie and bluegill, with stocked rainbow trout in cooler waters -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
Lake Carlsbad, a 97-acre lake in Eddy County, New Mexico, managed by New Mexico Department of Game and Fish: A southern desert reservoir (Elephant Butte, Caballo, Brantley, Bill Evans, Bataan) — Largemouth Bass, blue and Channel Catfish, Walleye, white and Striped Bass and Crappie in warm, often low water; Elephant Butte is New Mexico's largest lake and its top bass and stripers fishery.
Ten Mile Dam Lake (88 acres) sits in Eddy County, New Mexico, managed by New Mexico Department of Game and Fish. A New Mexico warmwater reservoir (Conchas, Ute, Santa Rosa, Sumner, Cochiti, Springer) — largemouth and Smallmouth Bass, Walleye, White Bass, Channel Catfish, Crappie and, in several, Northern Pike or Tiger Muskie.
Six Mile Dam Lake, a 63-acre lake in Eddy County, New Mexico, managed by New Mexico Department of Game and Fish: A New Mexico warmwater reservoir (Conchas, Ute, Santa Rosa, Sumner, Cochiti, Springer) — largemouth and Smallmouth Bass, Walleye, White Bass, Channel Catfish, Crappie and, in several, Northern Pike or Tiger Muskie.
Queen Lake (55 acres) sits in Eddy County, New-Mexico, managed by New Mexico Department of Game and Fish. Reservoirs across the desert Southwest typically hold largemouth bass, striped bass, channel and flathead catfish, black crappie and bluegill, with stocked rainbow trout in cooler waters -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
Eddy County, New-Mexico — Cave Lake is a 44-acre lake, managed by New Mexico Department of Game and Fish: Reservoirs across the desert Southwest typically hold largemouth bass, striped bass, channel and flathead catfish, black crappie and bluegill, with stocked rainbow trout in cooler waters -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
Bataan Lake, a 42-acre lake in Eddy County, New Mexico, managed by New Mexico Department of Game and Fish: A southern desert reservoir (Elephant Butte, Caballo, Brantley, Bill Evans, Bataan) — Largemouth Bass, blue and Channel Catfish, Walleye, white and Striped Bass and Crappie in warm, often low water; Elephant Butte is New Mexico's largest lake and its top bass and stripers fishery.
Hackberry Lake (28 acres) sits in Eddy County, New-Mexico, managed by New Mexico Department of Game and Fish. Reservoirs across the desert Southwest typically hold largemouth bass, striped bass, channel and flathead catfish, black crappie and bluegill, with stocked rainbow trout in cooler waters -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
In Eddy County, New-Mexico, Mexican Lake is a 24-acre lake, managed by New Mexico Department of Game and Fish. Reservoirs across the desert Southwest typically hold largemouth bass, striped bass, channel and flathead catfish, black crappie and bluegill, with stocked rainbow trout in cooler waters -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
Eddy County, New-Mexico — Alkali Lake is a 22-acre lake, managed by New Mexico Department of Game and Fish: Reservoirs across the desert Southwest typically hold largemouth bass, striped bass, channel and flathead catfish, black crappie and bluegill, with stocked rainbow trout in cooler waters -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
Crow Flat Lake (20 acres) sits in Eddy County, New-Mexico, managed by New Mexico Department of Game and Fish. Reservoirs across the desert Southwest typically hold largemouth bass, striped bass, channel and flathead catfish, black crappie and bluegill, with stocked rainbow trout in cooler waters -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
Pecos River runs 534 km through Chaves, Eddy, San Miguel and 2 more counties in New Mexico, managed by New Mexico Department of Game and Fish: A northern New Mexico Trout stream (the Pecos, the Rio Grande tributaries, the Cimarron, the Jemez system) — wild and stocked rainbow and Brown Trout and native Rio Grande cutthroat in cold Sangre-de-Cristo and Jemez Mountains water, several managed as Special Trout Water (Red / Green / Xmas Chile) with tackle and bag-limit restrictions.
In Chaves, Eddy and Otero Counties, New Mexico, Rio Peñasco is a 176 km river or creek, managed by New Mexico Department of Game and Fish. A northern New Mexico Trout stream (the Pecos, the Rio Grande tributaries, the Cimarron, the Jemez system) — wild and stocked rainbow and Brown Trout and native Rio Grande cutthroat in cold Sangre-de-Cristo and Jemez Mountains water, several managed as Special Trout Water (Red / Green / Xmas Chile) with tackle and bag-limit restrictions.
Eddy County, New Mexico — Black River is a 55 km stream, managed by New Mexico Department of Game and Fish: A northern New Mexico Trout stream (the Pecos, the Rio Grande tributaries, the Cimarron, the Jemez system) — wild and stocked rainbow and Brown Trout and native Rio Grande cutthroat in cold Sangre-de-Cristo and Jemez Mountains water, several managed as Special Trout Water (Red / Green / Xmas Chile) with tackle and bag-limit restrictions.
Delaware River (14 km) flows through Eddy County, New Mexico, managed by New Mexico Department of Game and Fish. A northern New Mexico Trout stream (the Pecos, the Rio Grande tributaries, the Cimarron, the Jemez system) — wild and stocked rainbow and Brown Trout and native Rio Grande cutthroat in cold Sangre-de-Cristo and Jemez Mountains water, several managed as Special Trout Water (Red / Green / Xmas Chile) with tackle and bag-limit restrictions.
Across its mapped waters, Eddy County holds 18 species on PiscaMaps, including Channel Catfish, Largemouth Bass, Rainbow Trout, Striped Bass, Flathead Catfish, Black Crappie, Bluegill and Brown Trout.
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Open the New Mexico map Join PiscaMapsOne New Mexico fishing licence covers every public water in the state, Elephant Butte and the San Juan River included — the resident annual is about $25, the non-resident annual about $56, plus a ~$4 Habitat Management & Access Validation. New Mexico residents 70 and older and anglers under 12 fish free. Buy at wildlife.dgf.nm.gov.