lake in New Mexico, USA
A quiet forest lake with stocked trout and one of only two New Mexico tiger muskie fisheries; boats are restricted to oars or electric motors only. Located in the Gila National Forest highlands (Catron County, western New Mexico).
Quemado 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 Quemado Lake can target species including Muskellunge and Rainbow Trout. Explore the linked species guides below to learn their habits, average sizes, and the tackle that works best on Quemado Lake.
Make sure you're fishing legally at Quemado 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 Quemado Lake:
Check FishFinder's regulation records for rules that apply at Quemado Lake:
Anglers at Quemado Lake can target species including Muskellunge 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 Quemado Lake before you cast a line.
Quemado Lake is a lake in New Mexico, USA, and a popular destination for anglers exploring the region.