Chaves County · lake · 49 acres · seasonal
Hernandez Lake
Hernandez Lake is a lake in Chaves 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
106°
72°
38 mph
33%
Sat
Showers
96°
70°
27 mph
36%
Sun
Overcast
94°
70°
16 mph
36%
↗ 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
- Salt Lake3.1 mi
- Tom Tank4.1 mi
- Windy Smith Tank4.2 mi
- Reese Tank4.4 mi
- Grandpa Tank5.2 mi
- McDowell Tank5.1 mi
- Flat Tank5.1 mi
- Lewis Lake5.6 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.
Hernandez Lake fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Hernandez 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 Hernandez Lake?+
Hernandez Lake is a lake in Chaves County, New Mexico. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.