Caballo Lake
Bureau of Reclamation reservoir on the Rio Grande in Sierra County, about 11,532 acres at full conservation pool (1999 survey). NM Game and Fish lists walleye, largemouth bass, crappie and white bass, and has stocked hybrid striped bass (wipers).
Species
Fishery rating out of 5.
Walleye
Smaller numbers than other NM walleye lakes
Wiper
Stocked by NMDGF
Largemouth Bass
Crappie
White Bass
Boat launches
2 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.
- Caballo Lake State Park boat rampPublicState park lists 1 boat ramp and 2 boat docks; park address 10 Palomino Road, CaballoDirections ↗
- 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 Caballo 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
Closest shops to the lake and its boat launches. Call ahead for live bait and hours.
- Caballo Country Store & RV ParkNearby14422 Hwy 187, Caballo, NM(575) 248-3703Directions ↗
Local tips
- Wipers feed on gizzard shad, so look for shad schools.
- Water level drops can affect ramps; check the state park boating conditions page before you go.
- Survey max depth is about 72 ft, so most of the lake is shallow and warms fast.
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Always wear a life jacket and check your state's current regulations before you fish.