Otero County · lake
Dela Van Lake
Dela Van 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°
66°
15 mph
43%
Sat
Overcast
85°
61°
18 mph
81%
Sun
Drizzle
85°
62°
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
No reports yet — be the first
Best bite times
No reports yet
Field notes
No notes yet
Nearby waters
- Covel Lake0.7 mi
- Hackberry Lake0.6 mi
- Allen Lake0.7 mi
- Gowen Lake1.1 mi
- Hale Lake1.4 mi
- Cantwell Lake1.8 mi
- McDonald Lake2.3 mi
- Stephens Tanks2.8 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.
Dela Van Lake fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Dela Van 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 Dela Van Lake?+
Dela Van Lake is a lake in Otero County, New Mexico. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.