Torrance County · reservoir · 1 acres
Bales Lake
Bales Lake is a reservoir in Torrance County, New Mexico. FishableWaters aggregates every stocking record for this water from New Mexico's fish & wildlife agency; the latest schedule and today's bite windows are above.
Best days this week
Days near a new or full moon tend to fish best.
Today's bite windows
Conditions, next 3 days
Today
Overcast
96°
67°
17 mph
2%
Fri
Overcast
93°
67°
22 mph
25%
Sat
Rain
88°
62°
32 mph
47%
→ pressure steadyStable weather — expect a normal bite.
Stocking ledger
No published stocking records yet. This water stays in our books — the ledger begins the hour its state agency publishes a record.
Angler reports
What's biting
No reports yet — be the first
Best bite times
No reports yet
Field notes
No notes yet
Nearby waters
- Posodera Tank1.8 mi
- Mule Tank1.9 mi
- South Tank2.2 mi
- Bear Tank2.3 mi
- Far South Tank3.1 mi
- Gonzales Tank3.0 mi
- Fish Tank3.5 mi
- Ardans Tanks3.4 mi
Seasons, limits, and rules are the state's call — check the official NM regulations and buy your license before you go. We link the source; we never restate the rules.
Bales Lake fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Bales Lake?+
Yes — New Mexico requires a fishing license. Buy one from the state and check current seasons and limits before you go; both are linked on this page.
Where is Bales Lake?+
Bales Lake is a reservoir in Torrance County, New Mexico. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.