Union County · reservoir · 148 acres
Clayton Lake
Clayton Lake is a reservoir in Union 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
99°
65°
30 mph
53%
Fri
Drizzle
92°
68°
16 mph
39%
Sat
Overcast
89°
64°
20 mph
24%
→ 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
- Alamos Creek5.8 mi
- Alamosita Creek8.5 mi
- Rafael Creek9.6 mi
- Murphy Lake10.7 mi
- Golden Lake11.5 mi
- Sand Creek12.8 mi
- Rafaelito Creek15.2 mi
- Apache Creek15.9 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.
Clayton Lake fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Clayton 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 Clayton Lake?+
Clayton Lake is a reservoir in Union County, New Mexico. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.