lake in New Mexico, USA
New Mexico's largest reservoir and the home of the 54-pound state-record striped bass — blue catfish up to 40 pounds are common, with white bass, black bass and walleye throughout. Located in the lower Rio Grande (Sierra County, southern New Mexico).
Elephant Butte Reservoir 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 Elephant Butte Reservoir can target species including Black Crappie, Blue Catfish, Channel Catfish, Largemouth Bass, Striped Bass, Walleye, and White Bass. Explore the linked species guides below to learn their habits, average sizes, and the tackle that works best on Elephant Butte Reservoir.
Make sure you're fishing legally at Elephant Butte Reservoir. 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 Elephant Butte Reservoir:
Check FishFinder's regulation records for rules that apply at Elephant Butte Reservoir:
Anglers at Elephant Butte Reservoir can target species including Black Crappie, Blue Catfish, Channel Catfish, Largemouth Bass, Striped Bass, Walleye, and White Bass. 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 Elephant Butte Reservoir before you cast a line.
Elephant Butte Reservoir is a lake in New Mexico, USA, and a popular destination for anglers exploring the region.