Rio Arriba County · reservoir · 3 acres · seasonal
Bancos Lake
Bancos Lake is a reservoir in Rio Arriba 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
89°
61°
15 mph
9%
Fri
Partly cloudy
92°
65°
14 mph
3%
Sat
Drizzle
89°
64°
13 mph
16%
→ 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
- Ed Ladd Lake3.1 mi
- Rincon Tank3.0 mi
- Chicosa Tank3.3 mi
- Preacher Tank3.7 mi
- Mule Tank3.8 mi
- Marcial Tank4.2 mi
- Reseeding Tank4.5 mi
- Augustine Tank4.4 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.
Bancos Lake fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Bancos 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 Bancos Lake?+
Bancos Lake is a reservoir in Rio Arriba County, New Mexico. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.