Hidalgo County · lake · 2,276 acres · seasonal
Playas Lake
Playas Lake is a lake in Hidalgo 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
Drizzle
106°
72°
19 mph
8%
Sat
Drizzle
102°
80°
30 mph
45%
Sun
Overcast
97°
78°
21 mph
45%
→ 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
- Rough Creek9.1 mi
- Darling Creek9.4 mi
- New Coyote Tank10.8 mi
- Cottonwood Creek11.4 mi
- Millsite Creek11.5 mi
- Vista Tank11.3 mi
- Ash Creek12.2 mi
- Bigote Tank11.9 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.
Playas Lake fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Playas 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 Playas Lake?+
Playas Lake is a lake in Hidalgo County, New Mexico. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.