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Conchas Lake

Lake fishing  New Mexico · 06:36 - 19:10

Conchas Lake is a lake set in New Mexico. Most people come here for White Bass, Bluegill and Smallmouth Bass.

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Good 62% The bite right now
Top bet: White Bass Active through the day, water near its preferred 22 degrees, a fishy ripple on the water.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
81%
95°
Sun
78%
97°
Mon
79%
92°
Tue
82%
85°
Best day
Wed
76%
83°
Thu
79%
82°

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

Conditions right now

Weather
Fog
Water temp (est.)
71°F
Air temp
65°F
Wind
6 mph
Pressure
29.88 inHg ↓ falling
Clouds
29.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 05:51–07:51 Day 07:51–17:55 Dusk 17:55–19:55

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

Feeding times today

New moon 0% lit
Major period 12:09–14:09 Major period 00:09–02:09 Minor period 06:18–07:48 Minor period 18:30–20:00

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

08:00
65°
09:00
71°
10:00
77°
11:00
82°
12:00
86°
13:00
89°
14:00
92°
15:00
94°
16:00
94°
17:00
94°
18:00
92°
19:00
86°

Likely catch now (12 species)

White Bass
Morone chrysops
62%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 22 degrees, a fishy ripple on the water.
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Bluegill
Lepomis macrochirus
62%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 22 degrees.
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Smallmouth Bass
Micropterus dolomieu
59%
Water near its preferred 22 degrees, peak season, falling pressure ahead of weather.
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Largemouth Bass
Micropterus salmoides
56%
Water near its preferred 22 degrees, peak season, bright sky slows things.
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Striped Bass
Morone saxatilis
41%
Water near its preferred 22 degrees, bright sky slows things.
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Rainbow Trout
Oncorhynchus mykiss
40%
Peak season, falling pressure ahead of weather.
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About the fishing here

Popular catches here include White Bass, Bluegill, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Striped Bass and Rainbow Trout.

For White Bass, the fishing tends to peak around Apr-May. The best windows are usually dawn, day 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 spoon for white bass, the most likely catch right now.
Timing This is a prime window for white bass at the day. Fish hard now.
Lure Spoon for white bass: Small shiny spoon in the school.
Colour Clear water and good light: try silver, white and shiny for white bass.
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?

Anglers here regularly land White Bass, Bluegill, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Striped Bass, Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout 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?

White Bass fishing is usually best around Apr-May. The best windows are usually dawn, day and dusk.

What is biting at Conchas Lake right now?

Right now White Bass is the most likely catch, at about 22%.