El Vado Reservoir
El Vado Reservoir is one of the lakes in New Mexico. Most people come here for Striped Bass, Rainbow Trout and Common Carp.
Best day to fish
The bite over the next days, scored at dusk. Based on the weather forecast, so it is guidance, not guarantees.
Conditions right now
Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.
Best times today
Local time at the spot, from the most likely species' daily rhythm.
Feeding times today
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
Likely catch now (12 species)
About the fishing here
The usual catches here are Striped Bass, Rainbow Trout, Common Carp, Brown Trout, Blue Catfish and Black Crappie.
Striped Bass fishing is usually best around Apr-May, Oct-Nov. 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
Fishing permit
A state fishing license is required to fish here. Licenses are issued by each state:
About this water
El Vado Reservoir is a reservoir in Rio Arriba County, New Mexico, United States.
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Common questions
What fish can you catch at El Vado Reservoir?
The usual catches here are Striped Bass, Rainbow Trout, Common Carp, Brown Trout, Blue Catfish, Black Crappie, Smallmouth Bass and Channel Catfish.
Do you need a fishing license at El Vado Reservoir?
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 El Vado Reservoir?
Striped Bass is generally most active around Apr-May, Oct-Nov. The best windows are usually dawn and dusk.
What is biting at El Vado Reservoir right now?
Right now Striped Bass is the most likely catch, at about 55%.