Otero County · lake
McDonald Lake
McDonald 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
Showers
95°
64°
30 mph
44%
Sat
Drizzle
86°
60°
23 mph
83%
Sun
Drizzle
84°
61°
13 mph
39%
↗ 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
- Cantwell Lake0.5 mi
- Allen Lake1.6 mi
- Middle Tank1.7 mi
- Hackberry Lake2.0 mi
- Dela Van Lake2.3 mi
- Gowen Lake2.3 mi
- Covel Lake2.9 mi
- Key Tank3.0 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.
McDonald Lake fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish McDonald 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 McDonald Lake?+
McDonald Lake is a lake in Otero County, New Mexico. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.