Chaves County · lake · 41 acres
Lake Van
Stocked 2× on record · NMDGF
Lake Van is a lake in Chaves County, New Mexico, stocked with Channel Catfish — most recently on Jul 9, 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
Partly cloudy
102°
72°
12 mph
1%
Fri
Showers
107°
73°
28 mph
35%
Sat
Showers
98°
70°
30 mph
39%
→ pressure steadyStable weather — expect a normal bite.
Stocking ledger
| — 2026 — | ||||
| Jul 9 | Channel Catfish | 174 | 18" | |
| Jun 30 | Channel Catfish | 315 | 18" | |
Angler reports
What's biting
No reports yet — be the first
Best bite times
No reports yet
Field notes
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Nearby waters
- Durand Reservoir2.4 mi
- Rio Felix4.5 mi
- Lake Tolliver6.8 mi
- Dimmitt Lake8.3 mi
- Prichard Lakes8.7 mi
- Lea Lake8.8 mi
- Prichard Lake9.4 mi
- Cockle Burr Lake8.5 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.
Lake Van fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Lake Van?+
Lake Van is stocked with Channel Catfish in Chaves County, New Mexico, most recently on Jul 9, 2026 by NMDGF. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
Do I need a license to fish Lake Van?+
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 Lake Van?+
Lake Van is a lake in Chaves County, New Mexico. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: NMDGF · updated Jul 9, 2026 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.