lake in New Mexico, USA
A Pecos River reservoir near the blue holes of Santa Rosa with walleye, catfish and crappie; trotlines are legal in this Pecos drainage lake. Located in the Pecos River drainage (Guadalupe County, eastern New Mexico).
Santa Rosa 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 Santa Rosa Lake can target species including Black Crappie, Channel Catfish, and Walleye. Explore the linked species guides below to learn their habits, average sizes, and the tackle that works best on Santa Rosa Lake.
Make sure you're fishing legally at Santa Rosa 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 Santa Rosa Lake:
Check FishFinder's regulation records for rules that apply at Santa Rosa Lake:
Anglers at Santa Rosa Lake can target species including Black Crappie, Channel Catfish, 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 Santa Rosa Lake before you cast a line.
Santa Rosa Lake is a lake in New Mexico, USA, and a popular destination for anglers exploring the region.