Catron County · reservoir · 133 acres · seasonal
Cheap John Lake
Cheap John Lake is a reservoir in Catron 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
96°
66°
14 mph
7%
Sat
Rain
94°
66°
19 mph
13%
Sun
Overcast
92°
70°
19 mph
14%
→ 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
- Zuñi Salt Lake3.3 mi
- Lunas Lake3.4 mi
- Lake Armijo4.0 mi
- Richey Pit4.7 mi
- Dutch Lakes4.6 mi
- Rock Chimney Tank4.8 mi
- Chical Lake5.7 mi
- Ikes Tank6.0 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.
Cheap John Lake fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Cheap John 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 Cheap John Lake?+
Cheap John Lake is a reservoir in Catron County, New Mexico. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.