lake in New Mexico, USA
A no-wake Rio Grande reservoir on Cochiti Pueblo land with pike, walleye, crappie, catfish and bluegill; boats are restricted to trolling speeds and the spillway is closed to fishing. Located in the Rio Grande between Santa Fe and Albuquerque (Sandoval County).
Cochiti 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 Cochiti Lake can target species including Black Crappie, Bluegill, Channel Catfish, Northern Pike, and Walleye. Explore the linked species guides below to learn their habits, average sizes, and the tackle that works best on Cochiti Lake.
Make sure you're fishing legally at Cochiti 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 Cochiti Lake:
Check FishFinder's regulation records for rules that apply at Cochiti Lake:
Anglers at Cochiti Lake can target species including Black Crappie, Bluegill, Channel Catfish, Northern Pike, and Walleye. 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 Cochiti Lake before you cast a line.
Cochiti Lake is a lake in New Mexico, USA, and a popular destination for anglers exploring the region.