Sierra County · reservoir · 10,909 acres
Elephant Butte Reservoir
Elephant Butte Reservoir is a reservoir in Sierra 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
107°
79°
23 mph
16%
Sat
Overcast
102°
72°
29 mph
34%
Sun
Overcast
96°
76°
11 mph
34%
→ 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
- Alamosa Creek5.0 mi
- Mims Lake6.1 mi
- Cuchillo Negro Creek6.8 mi
- Mn Chavez Reservoir Number 16.2 mi
- Blander Reservoir Number One7.0 mi
- Cuchillo Community Allotment Reservoir6.5 mi
- Downs Tank9.0 mi
- Engle Lake8.6 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.
Elephant Butte Reservoir fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Elephant Butte Reservoir?+
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 Elephant Butte Reservoir?+
Elephant Butte Reservoir is a reservoir in Sierra County, New Mexico. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.