Reservoir

Abiquiu Lake

, New Mexico

5,200-surface-acre USACE reservoir in northern New Mexico on the Rio Chama. USACE lists walleye, smallmouth bass, rainbow trout and brown trout.

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Current air temperature at Abiquiu Lake (National Weather Service) ↗

Surface area5,200 acres

Max depth—

Shoreline—

Boat motorsCheck local rules

Species

Fishery rating out of 5.

Walleye●●●○○

NMDGF: walleye in good numbers

Smallmouth Bass●●○○○

Rainbow Trout●●○○○

Brown Trout●●○○○

Boat launches

2 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.

Lake shore boat launch (near Riana Campground)Public
USACE: lake shore access for launching about 1 mile from Riana Campground; day-use fee covers launchDirections ↗
More public accessPublic
See the state agency or lake website for all ramps and feesDirections ↗

Size & creel limits

Minimum size and daily limit for each species in Abiquiu Lake are published by the state. Look up the current size and creel limits for this lake directly: New Mexico Department of Game and Fish ↗

Rules change, so confirm current limits with the New Mexico Department of Game and Fish before you fish.

Bait & tackle nearby

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Local tips

Lake levels vary; check USACE updates for ramp status.
Walleye are the main draw per NMDGF.
A bathymetric map is posted by USACE to find the deep water.

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Always wear a life jacket and check your state's current regulations before you fish.