Otero County · lake · 5 acres · seasonal
Covel Lake
Covel Lake is a lake in Otero 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
Rain
94°
64°
16 mph
40%
Sat
Drizzle
85°
60°
23 mph
81%
Sun
Drizzle
84°
61°
10 mph
37%
↗ 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
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Best bite times
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Field notes
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Nearby waters
- Dela Van Lake0.7 mi
- Hale Lake1.0 mi
- Hackberry Lake1.2 mi
- Allen Lake1.3 mi
- Gowen Lake1.5 mi
- Stephens Tanks2.2 mi
- Cantwell Lake2.5 mi
- Buzzard Tank2.6 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.
Covel Lake fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Covel 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 Covel Lake?+
Covel Lake is a lake in Otero County, New Mexico. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.