Otero County · lake · 0 acres · seasonal
Lightning Lake
Lightning 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
79°
57°
15 mph
37%
Sat
Rain
71°
52°
19 mph
86%
Sun
Overcast
70°
53°
12 mph
59%
↗ 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
- Wood Tank1.8 mi
- Logan Tank2.5 mi
- Sacramento Lake3.0 mi
- Rogers Tank4.2 mi
- Corner Dry Pasture Tank7.2 mi
- Board Tank8.0 mi
- Pasture Ridge Tank8.1 mi
- Moore Tank7.7 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.
Lightning Lake fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Lightning 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 Lightning Lake?+
Lightning Lake is a lake in Otero County, New Mexico. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.