Colfax County · reservoir · 1,817 acres
Eagle Nest Lake
Stocked 2× on record · NMDGF
Eagle Nest Lake is a reservoir in Colfax County, New Mexico, stocked with Rainbow Trout (Triploid) — most recently on Jul 15, 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
86°
53°
13 mph
9%
Fri
Rain
81°
58°
22 mph
36%
Sat
Drizzle
83°
55°
13 mph
83%
→ pressure steadyStable weather — expect a normal bite.
Stocking ledger
| — 2026 — | ||||
| Jul 15 | Rainbow Trout (Triploid) | 13,450 | 10.1" | |
| Jul 14 | Rainbow Trout (Triploid) | 16,416 | 10.3" | |
Angler reports
What's biting
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Best bite times
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Field notes
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Nearby waters
- Moreno Creek1.3 mi
- Sixmile Creek1.1 mi
- Cieneguilla Creek1.7 mi
- Willow Creek2.1 mi
- Tolby Creek1.9 mi
- Graney Creek2.5 mi
- Comanche Creek3.1 mi
- American Creek3.9 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.
Eagle Nest Lake fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Eagle Nest Lake?+
Eagle Nest Lake is stocked with Rainbow Trout (Triploid) in Colfax County, New Mexico, most recently on Jul 15, 2026 by NMDGF. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
Do I need a license to fish Eagle Nest 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 Eagle Nest Lake?+
Eagle Nest Lake is a reservoir in Colfax County, New Mexico. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: NMDGF · updated Jul 15, 2026 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.