Guide To Fishing At Brantley Lake

AKA: Brantley Lake State Park

Fish from the bank, or from a boat, and enjoy the views and fishing at Brantley Lake, a 4,000-acre lake in the southeast of the state, 15 miles south of Artesia. There are over 30 miles of shoreline with plenty of access.

The Seven Rivers Boat Ramp is at Brantley Lake State Park which has primitive and developed campsites. Bass and catfish are the primary targets here, but the lake also offers crappie, walleye, sunfish and trout fishing. Both the water level, and the fishing, can fluctuate year to year.

What to fish for...

Fishing for largemouth bass, channel catfish, black crappie, white crappie, walleye, rainbow trout, bluegill and white bass at Brantley Lake in New Mexico.

Primary fish species residing in Brantley Lake

Click images for fishing tips and details about each species.

Brantley Lake Amenities

Marina: NO
Boat Rental: NO
Boat Launch Ramp: YES
Campgrounds: YES
RV Hookups: YES
Lodging: NEARBY
Convenience Store: NEARBY
Bait & Tackle: NEARBY
Restaurant: NEARBY

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Public Boat Launch Ramps & Landings

Brantley Lake State Park East Boat Launch Ramp
Located mid lake, east side, off E Brantley Lake Road, this is a one-lane, concrete ramp with a dock and paved parking.

Steven Rivers West Boat Launch Ramp
Located mid lake, west side, off W Brantley Lake Road, this is a two-lane, concrete ramp with a dock and paved parking.

Click here for a New Mexico Fishing License.

Campgrounds & RV Parks Nearby

Brantley Lake State Park Campground - 575 457-2384

Carlsbad KOA Holiday - 575 457-2000

Brantley Lake NM Map - Fishing & Camping Areas

Lake Video

Contact Information

Brantley Lake
Brantley Lake State Park
33 East Brantley Lake Rd.
Carlsbad, NM 88221
575 457-2384

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