Eagle Nest Lake
About 2,400-acre reservoir at 8,300 ft elevation in the Moreno Valley. NMDGF stocks rainbow trout and kokanee; northern pike and yellow perch are illegally introduced and now abundant.
Species
Fishery rating out of 5.
Yellow Perch
Most common fish
Rainbow Trout
Stocked by NMDGF
Kokanee
Stocked by NMDGF
Northern Pike
Mandatory catch-and-kill rule, no limit
Boat launches
2 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.
- Eagle Nest Lake State Park boat rampPublicState park lists a boat ramp and boat dockDirections ↗
- 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 Eagle Nest 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
No shops listed yet for this lake. Use the search link below.
Search more bait shops near Eagle Nest Lake ↗Local tips
- Northern pike must be kept (catch-and-kill, no limit).
- Open year-round; ice fishing usually January through March.
- Cold water at about 8,200 ft keeps trout active.
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Always wear a life jacket and check your state's current regulations before you fish.