Guide To Fishing At Elephant Butte Lake

AKA: The Butte, Elephant Butte Reservoir

With a long-standing reputation for bass and striper fishing, Elephant Butte Lake is a top choice for serious fishing enthusiasts. This 36,000-acre lake is located in the west-central part of the state, at Truth or Consequences.

Available Fish Species
Amenities
Today's Weather & Forecast
Rental Boats
Boat Launch Ramps
Marinas
Campgrounds & RV Parks
Map
Lake Video
Contact Info

Over 360 miles of shoreline are available to anglers fishing from a boat. For bank fishing from shore, there over a dozen areas with easy access. Quality fishing is available for bass, catfish, crappie, walleye, bluegill and striped bass. Four major boat launch ramps are available to the public. Rental boats are also available at the lake.

What to fish for...

Fishing for largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, channel catfish, flathead catfish, black crappie, white crappie, walleye, bluegill and striped bass at Elephant Butte Lake in New Mexico.

Primary fish species residing in Elephant Butte Lake

Click images for fishing tips and details about each species.

Elephant Butte Reservoir Amenities

Marina: YES
Boat Rental: YES
Boat Launch Ramp: YES
Campgrounds: YES
RV Hookups: YES
Lodging: YES
Convenience Store: NEARBY
Bait & Tackle: YES
Restaurant: YES

Today's Weather & Forecast

Fishing Boat Rentals

Marina Del Sur
Rentals: Pontoon boats
575 744-5567

Sports Adventure
Rentals: Pontoon boats
575 744-5557

Zia Kayak Outfitters
Rentals: Kayaks
575 744-4185

Public Boat Launch Ramps & Landings

Dam Site Boat Launch Ramp
Located in the southeast section of the lake, off Dam Site Road, this is a one-lane, concrete ramp with gravel parking.

Elephant Butte Lake State Park Boat Launch Ramp
Located in the southwest section of the lake, off Ridge Road, this is a six-lane, concrete ramp with a dock and paved parking.

Rock Canyon Boat Launch Ramp
Located mid lake, west side, off Ramp Road, this is a four -lane, concrete ramp with a dock and paved parking

South Monticello Point Boat Launch Ramp
Located in the northwest corner of the lake, off Monticello Road, this is a two-lane, concrete ramp with a dock and paved parking.