Conchas Lake

Lake fishing New Mexico · 06:02 - 20:04

Conchas Lake is a lake in New Mexico. Anglers here fish mainly for Blue Catfish, Channel Catfish and Common Carp.

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Prime 84% The bite right now

Top bet: Blue Catfish Active through the night, water near its preferred 27 degrees, peak season, falling pressure ahead of weather.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow

75%

101°

Best day

Thu

74%

103°

Fri

74%

95°

Sat

74%

94°

Sun

74%

98°

Mon

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

Mainly clear

Water temp (est.)

80°F

Air temp

78°F

Wind

7 mph

Pressure

29.84 inHg ↓ falling

Clouds

30.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Updated 2026-07-28 15:25

Best times today

Dusk 18:49–20:49 Night 20:49–05:17

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

Feeding times today

Full moon 99% lit

Major period 23:16–01:16 Major period 11:16–13:16 Minor period 18:42–20:12 Minor period 04:19–05:49

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

07:00

78°

08:00

81°

09:00

85°

10:00

88°

11:00

91°

12:00

94°

13:00

98°

14:00

100°

15:00

101°

16:00

99°

17:00

98°

18:00

94°

Likely catch now (12 species)

Blue Catfish

Ictalurus furcatus

84%

Active through the night, water near its preferred 27 degrees, peak season, falling pressure ahead of weather.

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Channel Catfish

Ictalurus punctatus

83%

Active through the night, water near its preferred 27 degrees, peak season, falling pressure ahead of weather.

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Common Carp

Cyprinus carpio

82%

Active through the night, water near its preferred 27 degrees, peak season, falling pressure ahead of weather.

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Flathead Catfish

Pylodictis olivaris

79%

Active through the night, water near its preferred 27 degrees, peak season.

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Smallmouth Bass

Micropterus dolomieu

26%

Slow during the night, water near its preferred 27 degrees, falling pressure ahead of weather.

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Largemouth Bass

Micropterus salmoides

26%

Slow during the night, water near its preferred 27 degrees, bright sky slows things.

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About the fishing here

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

Blue Catfish fishing is usually best around Jun-Aug. The best windows are usually dusk and night.

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 deadbait for blue catfish, the most likely catch right now.

Timing This is a prime window for blue catfish at night. Fish hard now.

Lure Deadbait for blue catfish: Fresh cut bait.

Colour Clear water and good light: try fresh cut bait for blue catfish.

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

Conchas Lake is a 25-mile (40 km) long reservoir in northeastern New Mexico, behind Conchas Dam on the Canadian River. The lake has an elevation of 4,200 feet and a surface area of 9,600 acres.

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Common questions

What fish can you catch at Conchas Lake?

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

Do you need a fishing license at Conchas 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 Conchas Lake?

Blue Catfish fishing is usually best around Jun-Aug. The best windows are usually dusk and night.

What is biting at Conchas Lake right now?

Right now Blue Catfish is the most likely catch, at about 27%.