lake in New Mexico, USA
The middle reservoir on the Rio Chama, holding trout and kokanee with an October-through-December kokanee snagging season. Located in the Rio Chama valley (Rio Arriba County, north-central New Mexico).
El Vado Lake is a lake in New Mexico, USA, and a popular destination for anglers exploring the region. This guide brings together the fish species you can target, the regulations that apply, and the campsites nearby so you can plan a complete fishing trip.
Anglers fishing El Vado Lake can target species including Brown Trout, Kokanee, and Rainbow Trout. Explore the linked species guides below to learn their habits, average sizes, and the tackle that works best on El Vado Lake.
Make sure you're fishing legally at El Vado Lake. A fishing license is required across most of USA, and daily limits, size limits, and open seasons can change from year to year. When FishFinder has matching records, use the regulations link below to review the rules hub before you cast a line.
Explore the species guides for fish recorded at El Vado Lake:
Check FishFinder's regulation records for rules that apply at El Vado Lake:
Anglers at El Vado Lake can target species including Brown Trout, Kokanee, and Rainbow Trout. Explore each species on this page to learn its habits, average size, and the tackle that works best.
Yes — a fishing license is required across most of USA. Daily limits, size limits, and open seasons can change year to year, so review the regulations on file for El Vado Lake before you cast a line.
El Vado Lake is a lake in New Mexico, USA, and a popular destination for anglers exploring the region.