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Heron Reservoir

Lake fishing  New Mexico · 06:33 - 17:07

Heron Reservoir is one of the lakes in New Mexico. Anglers here fish mainly for Striped Bass, Rainbow Trout and Common Carp.

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Fair 38% The bite right now
Top bet: Striped Bass Slow during the night, water near its preferred 11 degrees, peak season, bright sky slows things.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
76%
51°
Fri
84%
51°
Best day
Sat
74%
49°
Sun
74%
50°
Mon
74%
49°
Tue
74%
49°

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.)
53°F
Air temp
31°F
Wind
3 mph
Pressure
30.01 inHg ↓ falling
Clouds
22.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 05:48–07:48 Dusk 15:52–17:52

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

Feeding times today

Waning crescent 30% lit
Major period 07:15–09:15 Major period 19:15–21:15 Minor period 01:13–02:43 Minor period 13:47–15:17

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

05:00
31°
06:00
31°
07:00
31°
08:00
36°
09:00
41°
10:00
47°
11:00
51°
12:00
54°
13:00
55°
14:00
54°
15:00
52°
16:00
50°

Likely catch now (12 species)

Striped Bass
Morone saxatilis
38%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 11 degrees, peak season, bright sky slows things.
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Rainbow Trout
Oncorhynchus mykiss
26%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 11 degrees, bright sky slows things.
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Common Carp
Cyprinus carpio
17%
Active through the night, off season, falling pressure ahead of weather.
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Blue Catfish
Ictalurus furcatus
14%
Active through the night, water outside its comfort range, off season, falling pressure ahead of weather.
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Brown Trout
Salmo trutta
14%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 11 degrees, bright sky slows things.
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Black Crappie
Pomoxis nigromaculatus
12%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 11 degrees.
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About the fishing here

The usual catches here are Striped Bass, Rainbow Trout, Common Carp, Blue Catfish, Brown Trout and Black Crappie.

Striped Bass is generally most active 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

Technique Start with a crankbait for striped bass, the most likely catch right now.
Colour Low light: try chartreuse, yellow and glow for striped bass.
Lure Crankbait for striped bass: Big swimbaits and plugs.
Timing Striped bass is slow at night. The best bite comes at dawn.
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

Heron Lake is a reservoir in Rio Arriba County, New Mexico, United States. The reservoir is part of the San Juan–Chama Project, which connects the San Juan River in Colorado to the Rio Chama, which is part of the Rio Grande watershed. Lake Heron is 80 miles northwest of Santa Fe.

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More waters nearby

El Vado Reservoir New Mexico · 5.8 mi away Hayden Lake New Mexico · 10.1 mi away Stinking Lake New Mexico · 11.0 mi away Hopewell Lake New Mexico · 25.3 mi away Abiquiu Lake New Mexico · 32.2 mi away Platoro Reservoir Colorado · 44.4 mi away Fenton Lake New Mexico · 56.1 mi away Spruce Lake Number 2 Colorado · 57.3 mi away

Common questions

What fish can you catch at Heron Reservoir?

The usual catches here are Striped Bass, Rainbow Trout, Common Carp, Blue Catfish, Brown Trout, Black Crappie, Smallmouth Bass and Channel Catfish.

Do you need a fishing license at Heron 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 Heron Reservoir?

Striped Bass is generally most active around Apr-May, Oct-Nov. The best windows are usually dawn and dusk.

What is biting at Heron Reservoir right now?

Right now Striped Bass is the most likely catch, at about 52%.