Lincoln County · reservoir · 42 acres
Bonito Lake
Stocked 2× on record · NMDGF
Bonito Lake is a reservoir in Lincoln County, New Mexico, stocked with Rainbow Trout (Triploid) — most recently on Jul 7, 2026. FishableWaters aggregates every stocking record for this water from NMDGF; 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
90°
65°
11 mph
18%
Fri
Rain
88°
63°
16 mph
25%
Sat
Showers
84°
59°
15 mph
77%
→ pressure steadyStable weather — expect a normal bite.
Stocking ledger
| — 2026 — | ||||
| Jul 7 | Rainbow Trout (Triploid) | 1,499 | 10.3" | |
| Jun 29 | Rainbow Trout (Triploid) | 1,500 | 10" | |
Angler reports
What's biting
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Best bite times
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Field notes
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Nearby waters
- South Fork Rio Bonito1.0 mi
- Bonito Creek1.0 mi
- Blue Hole Pond1.0 mistocked Jun 30, 2026
- Littleton Tank2.8 mi
- Bluefront Pond2.9 mi
- South Fork Eagle Creek4.4 mi
- Eagle Lake4.9 mi
- Eagle Lake Number two5.0 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.
Bonito Lake fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Bonito Lake?+
Bonito Lake is stocked with Rainbow Trout (Triploid) in Lincoln County, New Mexico, most recently on Jul 7, 2026 by NMDGF. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
Do I need a license to fish Bonito 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 Bonito Lake?+
Bonito Lake is a reservoir in Lincoln County, New Mexico. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: NMDGF · updated Jul 7, 2026 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.