Brantley Lake
Brantley Lake State Park on the Pecos River describes a lake of about 3,000 acres (about 6,500 at flood pool) with a maximum depth of 79.5 feet.
Species
Fishery rating out of 5.
Largemouth Bass
Weeds, docks and wood in the shallows.
White Bass
Schools chasing shad in open water, and spring river runs.
Walleye
Points, flats and reefs at low light. Jigs and live bait early, crankbaits and crawler harnesses in summer.
Crappie
Brush piles, docks and standing timber. Minnows or small jigs.
Bluegill
Weed beds and shallow flats in late spring.
Boat launches
3 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.
- East side rampRampConcrete, two lanes, below the day use areaDirections ↗
- West side rampRampConcrete, two lanes, off US 285Directions ↗
- More public accessPublicSee the state agency or lake website for all ramps and feesDirections ↗
Size & creel limits
Minimum size and daily limit for each species in Brantley 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 ↗
Bait & tackle nearby
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- Two concrete ramps (east below day use, west off US 285), two lanes each.
- Maximum depth is 79.5 feet at full pool, so look for deeper structure near the dam.
- Listed species are available year-round per State Parks.
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Always wear a life jacket and check your state's current regulations before you fish.