Taos County · reservoir · 3 acres
Pope Lake
Pope Lake is a reservoir in Taos 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
Overcast
90°
61°
15 mph
5%
Fri
Drizzle
92°
67°
26 mph
21%
Sat
Drizzle
89°
60°
26 mph
32%
→ 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
- Cabresto Creek2.6 mi
- Eagle Rock Lake3.4 mistocked Jul 24, 2026
- Red River4.6 mistocked Jul 21, 2026
- Cañada Pinabete5.1 mi
- Rito Primero6.8 mi
- Latir Creek7.6 mi
- Columbine Creek6.7 mi
- Rito del Medio8.2 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.
Pope Lake fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Pope 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 Pope Lake?+
Pope Lake is a reservoir in Taos County, New Mexico. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.