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Guide To Fishing At El Vado Lake

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El Vado Lake, NM

The feature of El Vado Lake State Park, is the sparkling waters of El Vado Lake, a 3,200-acre lake in the north-central part of the state, 8 miles southwest of Tierra Amarilla. Drive around the lake and use the hiking trails to access nearly 20 miles of shoreline for fishing from the bank.

Find your personal spot and fish for kokanee salmon, rainbow and brown trout. Lake trout are typically caught from boats while trolling and fishing the deeper regions of the lake. The boating public can use the boat launch ramp, marina, rental boats, restaurants and campgrounds.

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What to fish for...

Fishing for largemouth bass, rainbow trout, brown trout, lake trout, bluegill and kokanee salmon at El Vado Lake in New Mexico.

Primary fish species residing in El Vado Lake

Click images for fishing tips and details about each species.

Largemouth bass Rainbow Trout Brown trout Lake trout Bluegill Kokanee Salmon

El Vado Lake Amenities

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

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Fishing Boat Rentals

Stone House Lodge
Rentals: Pontoon boats
575 588-7274

Public Boat Launch Ramps & Landings

El Vado State Park Boat Launch Ramp
Located mid lake, east side, off State Road 112, this is a two-lane, concrete ramp with a dock and gravel parking.

North El Vado Boat Launch Ramp
Located in the northeast corner of the lake, off El Vado Boat Road, this is a two-lane, concrete ramp with a dock and gravel parking.

Click here for a New Mexico Fishing License.

Campgrounds & RV Parks Nearby

El Vado Lake State Park Campground - 575 588-7247

El Vado Lake NM Map - Fishing & Camping Areas

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Contact Information

El Vado Lake
El Vado Lake State Park
State Road 112
Tierra Amarilla, NM 87575
575 588-7247

 

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