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Ruidoso Reservoir
Ruidoso Reservoir is a reservoir in Lincoln 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
92°
65°
20 mph
29%
Sat
Rain
84°
55°
18 mph
75%
Sun
Overcast
82°
57°
6 mph
55%
↗ 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
- Alto Reservoir2.0 mi
- Red Bluff Tank3.0 mi
- Turkey Tank3.0 mi
- Cedar Creek3.8 mi
- Carrizo Creek3.9 mi
- Harlan Tank4.5 mi
- South Fork Eagle Creek4.6 mi
- Blanche Tank5.5 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.
Ruidoso Reservoir fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Ruidoso Reservoir?+
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 Ruidoso Reservoir?+
Ruidoso Reservoir is a reservoir in Lincoln County, New Mexico. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.