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Promoting All of Sierra County throughout New Mexico, the United States and the World A project of the Sierra County Recreation and Tourism Advisory Board. Paid for in part by Truth or Consequences and Sierra County Lodgers Tax. |
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FISHING IN SIERRA COUNTY
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Fish species found in Sierra County's lakes and the Rio Grande include Large Mouth, Small Mouth, White and Striped Bass, Crappie, Walleye, Blue, Channel and Flathead Catfish.
Fishing licenses must be renewed annually on April 1, and cost $35 per year. Licences may be purchased online or at Pat's Bermuda Triangle in Elephant Butte (575-744-4026), Li'l Abner's in Caballo (575-743-0153), and Baquera's Grocery in Arrey (575-267-9276).
Elephant Butte Lake, the largest body of water in New Mexico, is a fisherman’s paradise known for record-breaking bass, walleye, catfish, crappie, white and black bass, and stripers. In June 2007, Field & Stream Magazine named Elephant Butte Lake as one of their 150 Best Fishing Spots Near You.
Caballo Lake is also good for boat fishing, yielding bass, crappie, catfish, and walleye, while Percha Dam and the Rio Grande (which runs north-to-south through the center of the county) offer excellent shore fishing.
See the legends on the Caballo Lake Map, Percha Dam Map, and Elephant Butte Lake Map for fishing spots recommended by NM State Parks (as well as park entrances, marina and boat dock locations, picnic facilities, and more)...
...or book a private fishing excursion and let one of our several local Fishing Guides take care of the details.
LAKE LEVELS:
WHAT'S BITING:
New Mexico Fish and Game Department's statistics on local fishing
The Fish Phone (scroll down to Region 5 for Sierra County waterways)
