Chaves County · lake · 25 acres
Chain Lakes
Chain Lakes is a lake in Chaves 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
107°
76°
32 mph
17%
Sat
Showers
98°
70°
29 mph
40%
Sun
Drizzle
95°
71°
21 mph
40%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
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
- Rio Hondo1.1 mi
- Bottomless Lakes3.8 mi
- Cottonwood Lake4.2 mi
- Mirror Lake4.4 mi
- Inkwell Lake4.5 mi
- Figure Eight Lake4.5 mi
- Pasture Lake4.8 mi
- Berrendo Creek4.8 mistocked Jun 30, 2026
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.
Chain Lakes fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Chain Lakes?+
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 Chain Lakes?+
Chain Lakes is a lake in Chaves County, New Mexico. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.