lake in New Mexico, USA
The downstream companion to Elephant Butte, with good walleye numbers, large channel catfish, and hybrid striped bass (wipers) stocked since 2022 — the only New Mexico water with wipers. Located in the lower Rio Grande below Elephant Butte (Sierra County).
Caballo 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 Caballo Lake can target species including Channel Catfish, Hybrid Striped Bass, Largemouth Bass, Walleye, and White Bass. Explore the linked species guides below to learn their habits, average sizes, and the tackle that works best on Caballo Lake.
Make sure you're fishing legally at Caballo 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 Caballo Lake:
Check FishFinder's regulation records for rules that apply at Caballo Lake:
Anglers at Caballo Lake can target species including Channel Catfish, Hybrid Striped Bass, Largemouth 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 Caballo Lake before you cast a line.
Caballo Lake is a lake in New Mexico, USA, and a popular destination for anglers exploring the region.