Rio Arriba County · lake
Burns Lake
Burns Lake is a lake 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
Mostly clear
76°
53°
15 mph
11%
Fri
Overcast
76°
57°
19 mph
10%
Sat
Overcast
70°
50°
21 mph
68%
→ 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
- Burns Lake1.6 mi
- Trout Lakes2.0 mi
- Upper Canjilon Lakes2.1 mi
- Lower Canjilon Lakes2.5 mi
- Canjilon Lakes2.4 mistocked Jul 15, 2026
- Middle Canjilon Lakes2.4 mi
- Cold Lake2.5 mi
- Blue Lake2.6 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.
Burns Lake fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Burns 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 Burns Lake?+
Burns Lake is a lake in Rio Arriba County, New Mexico. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.