Cibola County · lake · 7 acres · seasonal
Chaparral Lake
1 stocking on record · NMDGF
Chaparral Lake is a lake in Cibola County, New Mexico, stocked with Channel Catfish — most recently on Jun 30, 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
94°
62°
16 mph
8%
Sat
Overcast
92°
64°
21 mph
9%
Sun
Overcast
91°
70°
18 mph
13%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
Stocking ledger
| — 2026 — | ||||
| Jun 30 | Channel Catfish | 189 | 18" | |
Angler reports
What's biting
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Best bite times
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Field notes
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Nearby waters
- Lorenzo Arroyo0.4 mi
- Fence Lake4.3 mi
- Jaramie Lake4.7 mi
- Dog Lake6.3 mi
- Green Tank8.1 mi
- Atarque Lake8.7 mi
- Carpenter Lake9.1 mi
- Cabin Tank9.6 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.
Chaparral Lake fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Chaparral Lake?+
Chaparral Lake is stocked with Channel Catfish in Cibola County, New Mexico, most recently on Jun 30, 2026 by NMDGF. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
Do I need a license to fish Chaparral 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 Chaparral Lake?+
Chaparral Lake is a lake in Cibola County, New Mexico. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: NMDGF · updated Jun 30, 2026 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.