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Caballo Lake

Lake fishing  New Mexico · 06:23 - 20:08

Caballo Lake is a lake in New Mexico. Anglers here fish mainly for Bluegill, Largemouth Bass and Blue Catfish.

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Good 62% The bite right now
Top bet: Bluegill Active through the day, water near its preferred 27 degrees.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
75%
98°
Best day
Mon
75%
104°
Tue
74%
101°
Wed
74%
100°
Thu
74%
100°
Fri
74%
100°

The bite over the next days, scored at dusk. Based on the weather forecast, so it is guidance, not guarantees.

Conditions right now

Weather
Clear sky
Water temp (est.)
81°F
Air temp
82°F
Wind
4 mph
Pressure
30.07 inHg ↓ falling
Clouds
0.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 05:38–07:38 Dusk 18:53–20:53

Local time at the spot, from the most likely species' daily rhythm.

Feeding times today

Waning gibbous 91% lit
Major period 02:23–04:23 Major period 14:23–16:23 Minor period 20:49–22:19 Minor period 08:27–09:57

Solunar times are a traditional guide based on the moon's position, separate from the live ranking above. Local time at the spot.

Next hours

09:00
82°
10:00
85°
11:00
89°
12:00
92°
13:00
95°
14:00
97°
15:00
98°
16:00
98°
17:00
97°
18:00
97°
19:00
96°
20:00
92°

Likely catch now (9 species)

Bluegill
Lepomis macrochirus
62%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 27 degrees.
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Largemouth Bass
Micropterus salmoides
37%
Water near its preferred 27 degrees, bright sky slows things.
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Blue Catfish
Ictalurus furcatus
29%
Slow during the day, water near its preferred 27 degrees, peak season, falling pressure ahead of weather.
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Common Carp
Cyprinus carpio
28%
Slow during the day, water near its preferred 27 degrees, peak season, falling pressure ahead of weather.
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Channel Catfish
Ictalurus punctatus
27%
Slow during the day, water near its preferred 27 degrees, peak season, bright sky slows things.
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Flathead Catfish
Pylodictis olivaris
26%
Slow during the day, water near its preferred 27 degrees, peak season.
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About the fishing here

Popular catches here include Bluegill, Largemouth Bass, Blue Catfish, Common Carp, Channel Catfish and Flathead Catfish.

Bluegill fishing is usually best around May-Jul. The best windows are usually dawn and dusk.

A state fishing license is required to fish here. Napp ranks the species above from the live weather, water temperature, season and time of day, so the order changes through the day.

Guides for this water

Tips right now

Technique Start with a float bait for bluegill, the most likely catch right now.
Timing This is a prime window for bluegill at the day. Fish hard now.
Lure Float bait for bluegill: Worm under a float.
Colour Clear water and good light: try natural bait, small earth tones for bluegill.
Depth The water temperature suits the fish. Fish actively at normal depths and edges.

Fishing permit

A state fishing license is required to fish here. Licenses are issued by each state:

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About this water

Caballo Lake is a reservoir on the Rio Grande created by the Caballo Dam in southern New Mexico, United States. It is the fourth largest reservoir in New Mexico in terms of surface area and the fifth largest body of water in New Mexico in terms of volume. The lake is in Caballo Lake State Park, which is approximately 16 miles (26 km) south of Truth or Consequences.

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More waters nearby

Elephant Butte Lake New Mexico · 21.8 mi away Quemado Lake New Mexico · 107.7 mi away Carnero Lake Arizona · 152.2 mi away

Common questions

What fish can you catch at Caballo Lake?

Popular catches here include Bluegill, Largemouth Bass, Blue Catfish, Common Carp, Channel Catfish, Flathead Catfish, White Bass and Black Crappie.

Do you need a fishing license at Caballo Lake?

Yes. A state fishing license is required; see the link on this page for the state's rules.

When is the best time to fish Caballo Lake?

Bluegill fishing is usually best around May-Jul. The best windows are usually dawn and dusk.

What is biting at Caballo Lake right now?

Right now Bluegill is the most likely catch, at about 56%.