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Conchas Lake, NM
Reservoir in San Miguel County, New Mexico. A roughly 9,600-acre reservoir on the Canadian River in northeastern New Mexico at Conchas Lake State Park. A warmwater fishery on the high plains known for largemouth and smallmouth bass, white bass, walleye, channel catfish, crappie, and bluegill. Long shoreline with rocky canyons and coves. Elevation roughly 4,200 ft, so it warms early and fishes well spring through fall.
Overall bite score
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What swims here
7 tracked species in Conchas Lake, with the months each fishes best.
Water facts
Boat ramps in both the North and South Dock areas of Conchas Lake State Park. USGS gauge 07221500 (Canadian River near Sanchez) is a nearby river gauge providing live streamflow but not in-reservoir temperature, so water temperature uses a seasonal baseline. New Mexico fishing license and AIS inspection required.
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